• ACMER Foundation Leadership Development Program Spring 2027 Internship Application

    ACMER Foundation Leadership Development Program Spring 2027 Internship Application

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    Location: Washington, D.C.
    Program Dates: January-May 2027 (exact dates flexible)
    Compensation: $4,000-$5,500 stipend
     
    Job Description
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    The American Committee for Middle East Rights Foundation (ACMER Foundation) its Leadership Development Program (LDP) Spring 2027 Internship, a paid internship for undergraduate students and young professionals. ACMER strongly encourages applications from individuals of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent, as well as those with a demonstrated interest in MENA-related foreign policy, human rights, and national security. The LDP places participants in congressional offices and NGOs working on foreign policy issues where students receive hands-on experience and direct exposure to the policymaking process.
      
    Over the course of the spring semester, interns will work in congressional offices or DC-based NGOs where they will gain direct insight into the legislative and advocacy processes that drive U.S. foreign policy. Alongside their placements, ACMER Foundation LDP interns participate in a mandatory professional development program and networking events designed to strengthen leadership skills and expand professional networks. The program aims to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools and connections needed to launch careers on Capitol Hill and in the broader policy and advocacy community. Full-time and part-time schedules are available.
     
    The priority application deadline is September 13th. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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