An internship with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee offers an exciting opportunity for college students, graduate students or recent graduates to gain first-hand experience working on issues of foreign policy and to learn about the legislative process.
The position requires excellent writing skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Intern responsibilities range from attending meetings on and off the Hill to drafting memos, tracking legislation and conducting research projects.
Internship With The Chairman
2025-2026 Chairman Internship Application Deadlines
Spring 2026 Session
Applications due November 21, 2025
Summer 2026 Session
Application due February 13, 2026
Fall 2026 Session
Application due July 3, 2026
Chairman Internship Details
An internship in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Office of Chairman James E. Risch offers a variety of opportunities to learn about foreign policy in Congress, the legislative and committee process, and the operations of an office on Capitol Hill. Interns are tasked with supporting office operations and assisting staff with their policy work.
Some of these responsibilities include:
- Attending briefings and writing summaries
- Preparing daily news clips
- Conducting research on policy and legislative issues
- Managing office correspondence and legislative documents
- Preparing hearing and meeting materials
Qualified candidates should have:
- Background knowledge of current and historical foreign policy issues
- A good understanding of the legislative process
- Strong reading, writing, and research skills, and attention to detail in formatting and proofreading
- Proficiency with the basic features of Microsoft Word and Excel, and familiarity with Windows file systems and using online databases
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively on team projects
To apply for an internship with the Republican Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, please complete and submit the application form here. In addition to the application, please email your resume, cover letter, and two letters of reference as PDF attachments to Republican_Internship@foreign.senate.gov. References may also submit their letters directly to the same email address. We do not send confirmation emails upon receipt of applications, and only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Internships take place in person in our Washington, D.C. office. We do not offer virtual internships.
- Internships are full-time: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. while the Senate is in session, and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during recess. We do not offer part-time internships; however, accommodations may be made for interns who need to be excused for a limited number of hours each week.
- Internships are unpaid, and we do not provide any financial compensation or a stipend.
Intern With The Ranking Member
2026 Ranking Member Internship Application Deadlines
Fall 2026 Session
September 10 - December 18
Applications due July 24, 2026
Ranking Member Internship Details
The Democratic Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee seeks applicants for an internship. Interns will work with staff teams to provide research, track hearings and legislation, draft memos, and take notes at high-level meetings. Successful applicants will have excellent research and writing skills, as well as academic or professional experience in international relations or a similar field. Hill experience and NH ties are both a plus. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates are all eligible to apply. Normal work hours are 9am-6pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday, and applicants must commit to 40 hours per week during those hours. Those with full-time availability are strongly encouraged to apply.
SFRC plans to offer remote and hybrid/in-person internships for the upcoming intern class. However, hybrid/in-person internships are subject to change. A hybrid internship would involve our intern classes coming into the office on a rotational basis each day of the week. Please note that an in-person internship would require you to be located in the Washington, D.C. area.
Please complete the application by 11:59pm Eastern Time on July 24, 2026. Only applicants selected for further review will be contacted by SFRC.