Overview
INTERPOL’s Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member countries. INTERPOL actively encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently unrepresented among our staff. Candidates from these countries are particularly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: 6 October 2026 Tell Me About The Award: The INTERPOL Internship Programme provid
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INTERPOL’s Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member countries.
INTERPOL actively encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently unrepresented among our staff. Candidates from these countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The INTERPOL Internship Programme provides students and recent graduates with practical work experience in an international organization and exposure to international police cooperation.
This specific internship is with the Global Outreach & Regional Support (GORS) Directorate, AFR MNA & ASP Sub-Directorate , based in Lyon, France .
The internship is scheduled to begin on 1 December 2026 and will last 6 months .
Which Fields are Eligible?
Eligible academic fields for this specific internship are:
Business Administration
International Relations
Information Technology
Law
A Master’s-level qualification would be an asset.
Type:
Internship / Professional Training
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
Be a national of one of INTERPOL’s 196 member countries .
Have reached the legal age of majority in their country of nationality.
Be enrolled in, or have graduated from, an accredited post-secondary institution within the past year at the time of application.
Have professional fluency in English and Arabic .
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Be able to take initiative.
Be able to work effectively in a multicultural team.
Knowledge of French or Spanish is considered an additional asset.
How Are Applicants Selected?
INTERPOL uses a merit-based recruitment process .
Applications are assessed against the requirements specified in the internship vacancy. Candidates who most closely meet the requirements may be contacted by the hiring manager for further assessment.
A confidentiality/security vetting process will also be conducted before a selection is confirmed.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nationals of any of INTERPOL’s 196 member countries can apply.
INTERPOL particularly encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently underrepresented among its staff.
List of INTERPOL Member Countries:
INTERPOL has 196 member countries .
A-C
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Rep.), Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d’Ivoire.
D-K
Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (Rep. of), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan.
L-R
Lao PDR, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda.
S-Z
Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
Lyon, France
The duty station for this internship is INTERPOL’s Lyon location.
How Many Awards?
The number of positions available for this specific internship is not specified in the source.
What Is the Benefit of the Award?
As of 1 January 2025, the source states that interns receive:
€700 monthly internship allowance
€30 monthly transport subsidy
€170 monthly housing subsidy for eligible interns
Eligibility to request enrollment in INTERPOL’s health insurance coverage at no additional cost
The programme also provides:
Practical professional experience
Exposure to international police cooperation
Experience working in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
Experience with project-related activities
Experience organizing meetings and events
Experience using Microsoft Office tools
Opportunities to develop skills useful for future employment
How Long Will the Award Last?
6 months
Estimated start date: 1 December 2026 .
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit an online application specifically for this internship vacancy .
The application must include a cover letter explaining:
Your motivation for joining the INTERPOL Internship Programme
Your interest in and qualifications for this specific internship
Your expectations for the internship
Only applications submitted in response to the specific vacancy will be considered.
Selected candidates will also undergo the required confidentiality/security vetting process. If selected, candidates must provide a certificate of non-criminal records from their country of nationality and any other country where they have lived for more than 12 months during the previous five years.
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