Internships

The Middle East Forum offers remote internship opportunities for students enrolled in an academic institution.

Former MEF interns have achieved remarkable success, going on to own businesses with interests in the Middle East; join the professional staff of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee; serve as officers in the U.S. Army; write for and be featured in acclaimed media and publications, and work for the U.S. House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

For more information about internship opportunities, please contact us.

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