United Nations (UN) Spring 2026 internship opportunity with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is offering a Spring 2026 internship in its Programmes Coordination Division in Bonn, Germany—a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the world’s leading body supporting the Paris Agreement, Kyoto Protocol, and UN Climate Convention.

About the UNFCCC and the Internship

The UNFCCC secretariat facilitates the global political process to address climate change, helping nations implement the commitments made under the Paris Agreement and related frameworks.

As part of the Programmes Coordination Division, the intern will support efforts to ensure strategic coherence across the UNFCCC’s divisions—Adaptation, Means of Implementation, Mitigation, and Transparency—and contribute to work on Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) pathways for achieving the Paris Agreement goals.

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Internship Responsibilities

The intern will be involved in various tasks within the Programmes Coordination division described above and will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting a variety of substantive and operational tasks, from collaboration on analyzing, researching, and producing relevant documents and reports to supporting coordinating and organizing relevant events, data, and information management, as well as engagement activities.

Tasks

• Assist in the preparation of the Senior Director’s outreach activities by providing research
  support and drafting of briefing material or reports as needed.
• Assist meetings, including the preparation of background information and taking notes.
• Assist in the coordination of cross-cutting issues across divisions.
• Assist in the intergovernmental process work on JTWP.
• Assist in the planning and organization of events and meetings.
• Assist in other activities as requested.

Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a senior undergraduate or enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Be fluent in English, both in communication and writing skills (knowledge of another UN language is a plus).
• Be studying in a relevant field such as environmental science, economics, law, public policy, public relations, political science/international relations, or related disciplines.

Internship Details

• Location: UNFCCC Headquarters, Bonn, Germany
• Start Date: January 2026
• Duration: 3–6 months (depending on your availability and division needs)
• Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), in-person
• Compensation: The internship is unpaid, but the UMD Global Fellows program is exploring the possibility of providing a small stipend to help offset expenses.

Apply

Interested students should submit the following to fedglobal@umd.edu by November 14, 2025 (earlier submissions are encouraged):

1. A tailored cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and preferred availability window.
2. Your resume highlighting relevant coursework, skills, and experiences.

If you have questions or would like help refining your materials, stop by the UMD Global/Federal Fellows Office for guidance and feedback.

Summer 2026 Undergraduate Intern, National Prison Project

Remote/Hybrid-Washington D.C.

About the Role
The ACLU seeks a Summer Undergraduate Intern in the National Prison Project of the ACLU’s National office in Washington D.C. This position may be remote or hybrid.

Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

The Team:
The National Prison Project works to ensure that conditions in prisons, jails, juvenile detention centers, and immigration detention facilities comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and international human rights principles. The Project has successfully litigated on behalf of incarcerated people in more than 25 states. It is the only organization litigating conditions of confinement cases nationwide. Our priorities include reducing overcrowding, improving health care, challenging the use of solitary confinement, and increasing oversight and accountability in prisons, jails, and other places of detention. We also work to reverse the policies that have given the United States the highest incarceration rate in the world and led to extreme over-representation of people of color in the incarcerated population.

What You’ll Do:
The intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working with the National Prison Project team. They will learn about creating change through prison reform litigation and advocacy work.

Your Day to Day:

Assisting with the production and distribution of advocacy materials
Conducting factual research and writing regarding the rights of incarcerated people and legislative movement
Gathering current information related to prison and jail conditions
Documenting and tracking complaints received from incarcerated people and responding with informational materials
Providing campaign and litigation support to supervising attorneys
What You’ll Bring:

Completed first year of an undergraduate degree
A strong interest in the rights of incarcerated people and a commitment to civil rights
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)
Future ACLU’ers Will:

Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
Internship Logistics

Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid and based in our Washington D.C. office.
Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full-time (35 hours/week) commitment.
Internship Duration: Summer internships span 10 consecutive weeks with a start date of May 26 or June 8.
Stipend: A stipend is available for those students who are lawfully authorized to work. Students who receive outside funding are eligible for a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU’s stipend amount for the summer. Undergraduate interns receive a stipend amount $20/hour (stipends are taxed)