Applications are now open for the NATO Internship Programme 2026. This is a fully-funded internship opportunity for international students. NATO offers a fully-funded six-month internship for students in their third year of undergraduate studies or recent graduates of Bachelor's or Master's programs. Interns will receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, 15 days of paid leave, and travel support . The internship will be based at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium . Selected applicants will be notified in May, and the final selection will take place in July or September. Successful candidates will be invited to begin their internship either in March or September of the following year. Further details about NATO internship requirements, financial benefits, and the application process are provided below.

Details about the NATO Training Programme 2026

• Training location : NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium
• Duration : six months
• Benefits : Fully Funded
• Deadline: June 22, 2025

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• Monthly salary: 1286 euros
• Travel support up to €1,200.
• 15 days paid leave (six-month training)

NATO training objectives

• It is a lifetime opportunity to provide applicants with a greater understanding and a more balanced view of the organization.
• Participants from different NATO member states will exchange their ideas through practical working tasks.
• Gain experience in political-military alliance.

Training areas

Internship opportunities are available in the fields of political affairs, defense and security, innovation, operations, communications, business support and human resources, finance, science and technology, and infrastructure and facilities. Interns from various disciplines are also welcome to apply.

NATO Training Requirements

To apply for NATO training, you must meet the requirements set by NATO.

• Age:  21+
• citizen of a NATO member state
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate study, are a recent graduate (within one year), or are currently in a Master's/PhD program.
• Proficiency in English or French.

Required documents

• Highest academic degree certificate (if graduate).
• Proof of enrollment (in case of continuing studies).

How to apply for the NATO training program?

Applications are available online. The official website link is below.