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Gain valuable international experience with a Global Internship! As an intern, you'll meet mentors and colleagues working in the international arena and advance your career goals. 

Our Global Internships span the globe with placements at Cornell Global Hubs partner universities, community nonprofits and NGOs, and global practitioners partnering with Einaudi's regional and thematic programs. We offer internships specializing in global development, climate and sustainability, international relations, communication, business, governance, and more. 

View a selection of our past internship offerings. 

What You'll Learn

How to Be a Global Citizen

"My internship helped me to strengthen my sense of cultural awareness, intercultural communication, and empathy."—Haruna Floate '26

How to Think Internationally

"In university, we are often taught U.S.-centric views, which can be limiting as environmental problems are global."—Hadley Flanagan '26

How to Adapt in New Places

"The number one lesson I got from the experience was the importance of being teachable. I had to go outside of my comfort zone."—Eliana Amoh '26

Read Their Internship Stories

Funding Amount

All Global Interns receive an award totaling at least $3,000 for airfare, transportation, and living expenses. A portion of the stipend may be paid directly to the in-country host to support housing, food, and local transportation. Find specific funding information under the "cost" tab on each internship’s Experience page. The stipend fully funds the estimated total cost.

How to Apply

Find out how to apply then continue exploring internship options and start your application on Experience.

Deadline and Decision

Applications open in the fall and have a December deadline. We notify applications of decisions by late February. 

Questions?

Joshua Kennedy is the Global Internships advisor. Select "Global Internships" in Cornell Chatter to schedule an appointment. You can also reach out by email with questions.

Meet Past Global Interns