AHI Welcomes Internship Applicants: Gain Firsthand Experience in Washington Foreign Policy
No. 53
WASHINGTON, DC — Are you interested in foreign policy, international affairs, government, journalism, or advocacy? The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) is accepting applications for its Internship Program, offering college students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the nation’s capital while working on issues impacting U.S. relations with Greece and Cyprus.
For more than five decades, AHI’s Internship Program has welcomed more than 300 students and recent graduates to Hellenic House in Washington, D.C., helping them develop professional skills, expand their understanding of U.S. foreign policy, and build valuable relationships with policymakers, academics, and professionals. Located just blocks from the White House, AHI interns experience firsthand how foreign policy is developed and advanced in Washington.
The AHI Internship Program provides students with practical experience at the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and international affairs. Interns work directly with AHI staff on research and analysis, policy initiatives, communications, congressional monitoring, and special projects related to U.S.–Greece relations, U.S.–Cyprus relations, and developments in the Eastern Mediterranean. Interns also attend policy briefings, think tank events, and congressional hearings, gaining valuable insight into the policymaking process.
Designed for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates, the internship provides an opportunity to explore career paths in government, diplomacy, journalism, lobbying, public policy, and the nonprofit sector. Academic credit may be available through participating students’ educational institutions.
During the academic year, interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information about the AHI Internship Program and application process, visit: https://americanhellenicinstitute.org/internships or contact Will Martin at wmartin@ahiworld.org.
In Their Own Words…
“I am incredibly honored and privileged to become a member of the American Hellenic Institute, which works to advance advocacy and strengthen ties between Greece, Cyprus, and the United States. AHI has provided me with valuable opportunities to gain greater insight into Greece’s politics and affairs, which was one of the main reasons I chose to pursue a career in international affairs.”
— Evelina Kynigopoulos AHI Spring Intern, 2024 George Washington University / International Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs
“The internship was instrumental in furthering my knowledge of the Eastern Mediterranean region and its role in U.S. foreign policy. I am certain the skills and knowledge that I acquired during my time at AHI will have a positive impact on my future, both professionally and academically.”
— Vasili Ioannidis AHI Summer Intern, 2020 University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (Economics major; minors in Modern Greek Language and Culture and Business Administration)
“My work largely involved researching Greek-American affairs and attending various conferences, forums, and lectures in Washington, preparing summaries of these events for AHI publications. My internship at AHI proved to be an invaluable experience. AHI’s tireless efforts to keep the Cyprus question at the forefront of the United States’ policy agenda is critical. My internship with AHI also led me to participate in AHIF’s College Student Foreign Policy Trip to Greece and Cyprus in June 2011. This trip allowed me to witness firsthand the issues that I had been researching, writing about, and advocating for in Washington years earlier.”
— Alex LaBua AHI Summer Intern, 2007 George Washington University Graduate student at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs, concentration on Energy Policy.
“I joined the AHI team in 2011 after finishing my Master’s degree at the University of Cambridge in the UK. As an intern, I had the opportunity to follow a series of events at think tanks throughout Washington, D.C., contribute to AHI’s publications with reports and short articles, and engage in research into the modern history of Cyprus. Through this work, I gained a better understanding of the international relations between the U.S. and Cyprus, Greece, and Turkey and firsthand experience of the making of U.S. foreign policy. I also had a chance to learn about careers in think tanks, advocacy organizations, and the world of foreign affairs more broadly. My time at AHI played an important role in my decision to pursue a PhD in history at the Centre for Hellenic Studies at King’s College London.”
— Loizos Kapsalis AHI Intern, 2011 University of Cambridge, M.A. King’s College London, Centre for Hellenic Studies (PhD Research Student, Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies)