Policy and Advocacy Internships
Timing: 2026
Location: Brussels (on-site only)
Duration: Minimum 3 months
EU DisinfoLab is seeking Policy and Advocacy Interns for 2026 to support our work tracking and responding to EU policy developments related to the fight against disinformation. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in European policy-making while contributing to one of the most pressing challenges for democracy and information integrity today.
The internship is based in Brussels and is not available remotely. The selected candidates will work under the direct supervision of our Senior Policy Expert with over 20 years of experience in European institutions and public affairs.
Tasks and skills
- Monitor EU initiatives related to disinformation, democracy, and digital regulation
- Analyse policies and proposals to understand their impact on information integrity
- Track key developments in legislation
- Support internal strategy with summaries, briefings, and contributions to team planning
Additional missions
- Drafting, editing, and proofreading our newsletter and other publications
- Contributing to the organisation of our events and webinars
- Supporting our EU project work
- Assisting with research efforts on disinformation and information manipulation
This variety of tasks ensures a well-rounded experience that prepares interns for future careers in the field.
What you will learn
- How to monitor and interpret EU policy developments related to disinformation and digital regulation
- Skills in analysing legislative proposals and assessing their potential impact
- Experience in tracking policy timelines and identifying key milestones
- How to summarise complex policy documents into clear, actionable insights
- An understanding of how advocacy and strategy are shaped within a policy-focused organisation
Please note applications need to fulfil all requirements, as described hereunder.
Internship requirements:
- Eligibility: We only accept interns who are currently enrolled in an academic curriculum. This ensures that the internship is an integral part of their educational development.
- University agreement: A signed internship convention with the student and their academic advisor is mandatory for all interns.
- Duration: The internship must be a minimum of 3 months.
- Compensation: As per Belgian law, EU DisinfoLab will not provide compensation for the internship.
- Location: Interns are required to be present at our Brussels office at least three days a week. Remote internships are not an option.
Application process
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@disinfo.eu, with the subject line: “Policy internship application – [Firstname Lastname]”. Please specify the potential start and end dates for your internship as well as information about your academic curriculum and an administrative point of contact at the University.
By joining us as an intern, you will not only contribute to our mission of combating disinformation but also gain essential skills and insights that will help you succeed in your future career. We are committed to providing an enriching experience that prepares our interns for the challenges of the professional world.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We typically receive a high number of applications and unfortunately can‘t respond to each one individually. If you haven’t heard from us within a month, it likely means we’re moving forward with other candidates this time. We encourage you to apply again for future opportunities.