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About the internship
Salzburg Global is an independent nonprofit organization, founded in 1947, that convenes leaders from around the world to work through pressing global challenges. It has brought together more than 40,000 Fellows from 170+ countries across 1,100+ sessions. Its internship program places students and recent graduates inside the organization’s international team at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria, for three months of professional work experience in an international nonprofit environment.
The 2027 call offers five internship tracks: Communications (for journalism, communications, PR, digital marketing backgrounds), Development (nonprofit management and fundraising), Library (graduate students in library/information science — archival work and oversight of the organization’s private collection), Program (interest in Salzburg Global’s program areas), and a Hong Kong University internship reserved for graduates of Hong Kong universities.
Eligibility
- Open to all nationalities — you must be 18 or older at the time of application.
- Undergraduates who have finished at least three years of recognized coursework; recent graduates are given preference.
- Students currently enrolled in a graduate program may also apply.
- Your academic background must be relevant to the internship position you choose.
- Excellent command of English, spoken and written (IELTS is not required).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Able to work in a professionally diverse, multicultural environment — and able to complete the internship on site in Salzburg.
Benefits
- Round-trip airfare to and from Salzburg.
- Free accommodation at Schloss Leopoldskron, plus airport transfer.
- Health insurance for the internship period.
- Visa processing assistance and visa costs (the Internship Program Manager helps with your visa once you accept an offer).
- A work laptop with all required software.
- No application fee; professional experience inside an internationally respected organization and a global peer network.
Documents required
- CV / resume — concise, highlighting education and relevant experience.
- Tailored cover letter — explain why you want to work for Salzburg Global and why you fit the specific internship (a one-page letter for the Library track).
- Apply per position — select your track(s) carefully on the official recruitment platform.
How to apply
- Pick your trackRead the five 2027 internship descriptions (Communications, Development, Library, Program, Hong Kong University) and choose the one that matches your background.
- Go to the official opportunities pageFind the 2027 internship vacancies on salzburgglobal.org — Our Opportunities and open the vacancy for your track.
- Prepare your CV and cover letterTailor the cover letter to the track: relevant coursework, volunteer or research experience, and why Salzburg Global’s mission interests you.
- Submit on the official recruitment platformComplete the online form and upload your documents. There is no application fee.
- Apply by 1 December 2026Applications are reviewed after the deadline; shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview call, and all applicants are informed of the outcome.
FAQs
No. IELTS is explicitly not required for this internship; what matters is a strong command of English.
No. All internships are on site and must be completed in Salzburg, Austria.
Yes. Salzburg Global provides visa processing assistance and covers visa costs; the Internship Program Manager helps you apply for the visa once you accept the offer.
It is a separate track reserved for students who are currently enrolled in, or have graduated from, a Hong Kong university.
No. The application is completely free.
Applications are reviewed after the 1 December 2026 deadline; shortlisted candidates may be interviewed in the new year, and every applicant is informed of the outcome.
Verified 23 Oct 2026: opportunitiesradar.com (Sep 2026) — 2027 call open, deadline 1 Dec 2026, 3-month duration, 5 positions, coverage (accommodation at Schloss Leopoldskron, round-trip airfare, health insurance, visa assistance + costs), eligibility (18+, all nationalities, bachelor’s/master’s enrolled or recently graduated, relevant background, English, MS Office); salzburgglobal.org/about-us/our-opportunities (official opportunities page, crawled 22 h ago); fellowshipsguide.com — deadline 1 Dec 2026, free application, visa support for non-EU citizens, laptop provided. Queue title “Salzburg Global Seminar Internship 2027” retitled to the organization’s internship branding.
