Are you looking for a paid, visa- supported internship in the United States? Applications are now open for the Heinrich Böll Foundation's 2026 Internship Program in the USA . The Heinrich Böll Foundation is seeking interns at its Washington, D.C., office to participate in a three-month paid internship program . Interns will receive a monthly stipend of $700 USD, plus J-1 visa sponsorship for non-US residents. The Foundation will also cover the cost of the J-1 visa. The internship is available for the first cohort in Spring and Fall 2026. To qualify, you must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program or be a recent graduate of a bachelor's program. More details are below.

About the Heinrich Böll Foundation Training Programme 2026

• Host country : United States of America
• Training location : Washington
• Training duration : 3 months
• Benefits : Monthly salary, visa sponsorship, visa cost
• Deadline: October 31, 2025

Training start dates

• Admissions for Fall and Spring 2026
• Spring semester applicants will begin training on March 2, 2026, and fall semester applicants will begin training on September 14, 2026.

Benefits of training at the Heinrich Böll Foundation

• Monthly salary of $700
• 5 days paid leave per 3-month period for full-time training
• J1 visa sponsorship
• The cost of the J1 visa is covered by the institution.

Training roles and departments

• Training Department : Climate and Environment
• Training Department : Democracy
• Training Department : Digital Policy

Training requirements

• Nationality: Open to all citizens.
• Experience: Experience is required in at least one of the program areas.
• Language skills: Good English communication skills.
• Commitment: Full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for 3-6 months (part-time work will be considered on a case-by-case basis only).
• education:
  • Must have completed at least two years of university level experience .
  • Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree (<1 year).

Trainee responsibilities

• Administrative responsibilities:
  • Providing logistical support for the preparation and implementation of visitor programs and events
  • Manage front desk duties (i.e., answering phones and responding to information inquiries)
  • Managing contact databases and programs
• Communications:
  • Developing social media content and communications strategies
  • Updating the content on our website and blogs.
• research
  • Conduct background research on topical issues and current events.
  • Preparing research for upcoming events, tours, and speaker series
• Graduation project
  • Complete a capstone project on a topic of your choice, which could include a policy paper, an interview with an expert, an explanatory video script, or a series of blog posts.

Required documents

• Personal Statement (250 words)
• American-style resume
• cover letter

How to apply for the Heinrich Böll Foundation Internship Program 2026?

All applicants must apply online. The official website link is below. Click on the training position, read the details, and submit your application.