Academic Internship
1. Description
The Embassy of Switzerland in Poland offers students and graduates an Academic Internship in the Diplomatic Section of the Embassy.
The internship generally lasts 12 months.
2. Responsibilities
- Participate in Embassy projects in the areas of of politics, economy and scientific affairs.
- Support political reporting for the attention of headquarters.
- Manage social media channels of the Embassy.
- Support the preparation of visits and delegations.
- Participate in events and briefings.
3. Requirements
- University degree (Master) completed less than twelve months before the start of the internship. The total duration of any previous academic internships at the Federal Administration and this Internship at the Embassy must not exceed twelve months.
- Command of at least two Swiss national languages as well as English. Knowledge of Polish is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Proven interest in international relations. Interest in politics, economy, society and culture of Poland.
- Organizational skills; experience in project management is an advantage.
- Communicative and experienced in dealing with social media.
- Swiss citizenship.
Admission requirements for university internships at the FDFA (in German)
4. Application
Please send your complete and current application documents (CV, letter of motivation, certificates) to the following email address: warschau@eda.admin.ch.
Application deadline: 25.02.2026
Start of position (expected): 01.07.2026
