What would it be like to work inside an organization connecting police forces across nearly 200 countries? The INTERPOL GORS-MNA Desk Internship offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain international experience at INTERPOL Headquarters in Lyon, France, while supporting cross-border cooperation and international projects.
Opportunity Type
Paid International Internship
- Host Organization: INTERPOL
- Location: Lyon, France
- Duration: 6 months
- Start Date: December 1, 2026
- Mode: On-site
- Nationality: Nationals of INTERPOL member countries
- Degree Required: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a post-secondary program in Business Administration, International Relations, IT, or Law
- Age: None
- Work Experience: Not specified
- Language Requirements: Professional fluency in English and Arabic
- Application Deadline: October 6, 2026, 18:00 CEST
- Application Fee: €0 — Free
- Monthly Allowance: €700
- Transport Subsidy: €30
- Housing Subsidy: €170 for eligible interns
- Insurance: Enrollment in the organization’s health insurance is provided
What Will You Work On?
The internship is based within the Global Outreach & Regional Support (GORS) directorate.
Interns support activities related to:
- Cross-border police cooperation
- International events
- Project coordination
- Regional support activities
- International collaboration
This provides exposure to the operational side of international law enforcement cooperation and multilateral coordination.
How Much Financial Support Is Provided?
Selected interns receive a monthly allowance of €700.
Eligible interns can also receive:
- €30 transport subsidy
- €170 housing subsidy
- Health insurance coverage through the organization
That means eligible interns could receive up to €900 per month in listed financial support, before considering the value of the health insurance.
The available information does not state that all living expenses are fully covered, so applicants should plan for additional costs associated with living in Lyon.
Is There an Application Fee?
No.
The application is free, with no application or administrative charges stated.
Applicants should be cautious of anyone claiming to represent INTERPOL and requesting payment in exchange for an application, interview, or selection.
Who Can Apply?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are a national of an INTERPOL member country
- Are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or graduated within the past year
- Have a background in:
- Business Administration
- International Relations
- Information Technology
- Law
- Have professional fluency in English and Arabic
Application Deadline
Applications close on October 6, 2026.
With the internship scheduled to begin on December 1, 2026, eligible students and recent graduates interested in international organizations may want to explore the requirements early.
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