Émigré Memorial German Internship Program

Program Eligibility

Candidates for EMGIP must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• U.S. or Canadian citizen
• Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited American or Canadian colleges and universities before, during and after the program may apply.
• 18–30 years of age
• High-intermediate German skills (oral and written). Candidates must be able and willing to communicate in German and possess a good command of professional vocabulary in their field.
• Minimum of two years of university level studies in a field related to one of the following: International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Economics, European Studies with an emphasis on Germany, German or German Studies, with a minor in one of the fields listed here
• Some relevant work experience (e.g. internship, volunteer work, summer job). It is important that a candidate knows how to adjust to a professional environment and how to use theoretical skills in the workplace.

There is no application fee to this program. Candidates who are accepted will be required to pay a US$450 administration fee.