IDDF Internship Programme
The International Dialogue and Diplomacy Foundation (IDDF) and the Centre for India and West Asia Dialogue (CIWAD) offer structured research, editorial, and programmatic internships. Our fellowships provide early-career analysts and university scholars direct exposure to international relations, diplomatic roundtables, and policy publishing.
Why Intern at IDDF?
A merit-driven environment fostering analytical rigor, policy acumen, and diplomatic engagement.
Published Byline
Author policy briefs, issue commentaries, and literature reviews featured on IDDF research portals.
Faculty Mentorship
Work alongside former ambassadors, JNU professors, and experienced geopolitical specialists.
Diplomatic Access
Attend high-level roundtables, bilateral think-tank dialogues, and closed-door expert briefings.
Certificate & Letter
Receive formal certification of completion along with tailored recommendation letters for top performers.
Open Internship Tracks
Select a track aligned with your academic background and professional interests.
Research Intern – West Asia & Middle East
Focus on Gulf security architecture, Abraham Accords, India-West Asia strategic corridors, and Palestine-Levant conflict dynamics under senior CIWAD faculty.
- Track daily regional developments across Persian Gulf and West Asia.
- Assist in compiling quarterly geopolitical monitoring briefs.
- Provide secondary literature reviews for ongoing working papers.
Research Intern – Strategic Affairs & Trade
Examine maritime trade routes, bilateral defense cooperation, energy transitions, and tech diplomacy across the Indo-Pacific and Eurasia.
- Synthesize trade data, defense agreements, and multilateral summits.
- Draft succinct executive summaries for policy stakeholders.
- Support background fact-sheets for track 1.5 diplomacy sessions.
Editorial & Publications Intern
Work with the editorial committee to proofread research commentaries, format citations, and curate policy digests for digital circulation.
- Perform Chicago/APA editorial verification on accepted manuscripts.
- Curate weekly geopolitical digests and newsletter content.
- Liaise with contributing authors on revisions and copy approvals.
Diplomatic Dialogue & Events Intern
Assist the operations desk in planning and coordinating ambassadorial lectures, academic webinars, and international roundtable symposia.
- Manage attendee credentials, RSVPs, and delegate communications.
- Prepare event dossiers and draft post-session conference reports.
- Assist in coordinate logistical operations at Saket District Centre office.
- Academic Background: Enrolled in or graduated with a Bachelor's, Master's, or M.Phil/Ph.D. in International Relations, Political Science, Strategic Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Journalism, or related disciplines.
- Analytical Ability: Strong analytical writing skills with demonstrated understanding of global foreign policy and diplomatic history.
- Language Proficiency: High proficiency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in regional languages (Arabic, Turkish, Persian, or Hebrew) is considered a distinct asset for CIWAD tracks.
- Research Tools: Familiarity with scholarly databases (JSTOR, ResearchGate), policy citation standards, and data presentation.
- Duration & Hours: Minimum commitment of 12 weeks (3 months). Full-time interns dedicate 35–40 hours/week; part-time university interns dedicate 20 hours/week.
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid models are accommodated for outstation scholars; New Delhi-based fellows attend weekly consultative sessions at our Saket headquarters.
- Evaluation & Mentorship: Weekly review meetings with designated research supervisors to evaluate output milestones.
- Academic Credit: We coordinate directly with university departments to satisfy mandatory degree internship requirements.
Application & Selection Workflow
A merit-oriented 4-stage selection cycle reviewed on a rolling basis.
Internship FAQs
Answers to common queries regarding application cycles and remote participation.