American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) - Internships (summer 2025)

AICGS internships aim to:

1. Introduce interns to all aspects (administrative, programming, development, research) of an American nonprofit public policy institute
2. Provide opportunities for interns to carry out their own research projects and publish work on the Institute’s website
3. Involve interns in ongoing AICGS projects and events of the three program areas: Business & Economics, Foreign & Domestic Policy, and Society, Culture & Politics
4. Provide opportunities for participation in similar events in Washington, DC, organized by other policy institutions or think tanks.

AICGS offers two internship positions (Research Internship and Development Internship). Please specify which position you are applying for in your application.

Research Internship

Research Interns are given significant freedom to explore their own research interests and publish their work on the AICGS website. This position primarily works with the Research Associate.

All Research Interns will be involved in the following tasks:

• Support staff and fellows with their research projects and initiatives
• Provide event support (including contacting participants, event set-up/take-down, event registration and follow-up, and publications mailings)
• Taking notes and writing summaries at AICGS events for the AICGS website and electronic newsletter
• Daily English and German language newspaper survey

Development Internship

Development Interns learn how a nonprofit functions as a business entity and become acquainted with the logistics of organizing the Institute’s annual fundraising dinner, the Global Leadership Award Dinner (GLAD). This position primarily works with the Finance and Development Associate.

All Development Interns will be involved in the following tasks:

• Researching and identifying potential partnerships between the Institute and private firms
• Managing contact database
• Researching changes in German-American business relationships
• Providing event support for GLAD
• Administrative and financial project support

Interns will be evaluated at the mid-point and at the end of their internship and will be asked to provide AICGS with an evaluation of the internship program and their experience at AICGS.

Duration and Application Deadlines

Halle/AGI interns are expected to work 28 hours per week during the following cycles:

• Summer 2025: June-August, deadline April 11, 2025
• Fall 2025: September-December, deadline July 11, 2025

About AICGS

AICGS is a policy research center dedicated to better understanding the challenges and choices facing Germany and the United States in a broader global arena.

Who We Are, What We Do

Since 1983, the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) has focused exclusively on the most pressing issues at stake for Germany and the United States. An independent, nonpartisan think tank with in-depth policy expertise and understanding of both countries, AICGS collaborates with public sector leaders, policymakers, corporate leaders, and other research centers to deliver in-depth analysis and actionable intelligence on both sides of the Atlantic. Policymakers, business leaders, and the interested public draw on these insights to anticipate trends, reduce risk, and positively influence policy choices.

AICGS provides a comprehensive program of public forums, policy studies, research, and fellowships designed to enrich the political, corporate, and scholarly constituencies it serves.