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The Salzburg Global Seminar Internship 2027 is a funded three-month internship at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria. It covers your round-trip airfare, your accommodation, your airport transfer, and insurance, and gives you a laptop and software to use during the internship.
It is open to students and recent graduates of all nationalities. It is unpaid, meaning there is no salary or stipend on top of the travel and housing it covers. In return your flights and accommodation are paid, and you live and work at a well-known global convening centre for three months.
Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Austria (Salzburg) |
| Provider | Salzburg Global Seminar |
| Type | Internship, three months |
| Funding | Round airfare, accommodation, airport transfer, insurance, laptop and software. Unpaid (no stipend). |
| Who can apply | Undergraduates with 3 years of study, recent graduates, and graduate students, all nationalities |
| Application fee | None (a refundable 100 euro accommodation deposit applies) |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026. See the Deadline section. |
What is the Salzburg Global Seminar Internship?
Salzburg Global Seminar brings together leaders and thinkers from around the world for programmes on global challenges, held at a historic palace in Austria. Its internships place young people inside that work for three months, across teams such as programme, development, communications, and the library.
You help run real convenings and projects, work alongside an international staff, and live on site at Schloss Leopoldskron. For someone early in their career in policy, international relations, or communications, it is strong experience in a setting few get to see.
What you get
- Round-trip airfare to and from Salzburg
- Free accommodation at Schloss Leopoldskron
- Free airport transfer
- Insurance for the internship period
- A laptop and software to use during your time there
There is no stipend or salary. The internship covers your travel and housing, so your main personal costs are day-to-day spending and your visa, if you need one. A 100 euro accommodation deposit is required and refundable.
Who can apply
- You are 18 or older.
- You are an undergraduate who has completed at least three years of study, a recent graduate, or a current graduate student. Some roles, such as communications and library, ask for a completed degree.
- You are comfortable with Microsoft Office.
- All nationalities can apply. Non-EU citizens need a visa, and the programme helps with the process.
Is there an age limit?
The minimum age is 18. There is no upper age limit stated. What matters is your study level and your fit with the role.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No test is required. The work is in English, so strong English helps, but Salzburg Global does not ask for an IELTS or TOEFL score.
Can I apply with average grades?
This is about skills and fit more than a single grade. Show that you are organised, write well, and are genuinely interested in the kind of global work Salzburg Global does. Match your application to the specific team you want to join.
Required documents
- Your CV
- A cover letter for the specific internship
- Proof of your studies or graduation
- Anything else the role listing asks for
How to write your cover letter
Name the team you want to join and say why. Point to real things you have done that match it, whether that is writing, event work, research, or admin. Keep it specific and short, and let your interest in international work come through. Read it aloud before you send it.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official Salzburg Global internships page and read the current roles.
- Pick the team that fits your skills and study level.
- Prepare your CV and a cover letter for that role.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
- Keep a copy, and plan your visa early if you will need one.
Selection process
Salzburg Global reviews applications by role, shortlists, and interviews. Selected interns get an offer with the travel, accommodation, and insurance the programme provides, for a three-month placement.
Deadline
1 December 2026.
That gives you time to prepare a strong application, so choose your role early and get your CV and cover letter ready. The internship runs three months. Confirm the exact date and time, and the current open roles, on the official Salzburg Global page before you submit.
Have a question?
Drop your question in the comments and we will help. If you are unsure which team fits you, tell us your background and we will suggest one.
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