Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense - Fall 2026 Young Global Professionals Program

Young Global Professionals are an integral part of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense team. Our projects are all-hands-on-deck, and we encourage interns to actively engage with events, projects, and research. This position will expose the candidate to the logistical elements of event-planning, think tank operations, research, and our publications process.


This internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to areas such as program operations, research, critical thinking, communications, event planning, government and congressional education, and stakeholder engagement . Interns will gain insight into assessing biodefense capability gaps, while supporting key priorities and projects.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and a strong interest in biodefense programs and policies, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This internship is based in our Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. Interns will compensated at a rate of $18.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Supports the substantive and operational work of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense.
• Assist in research and drafting of materials for inclusion in Commission reports for public distribution.
• Assist in drafting briefing materials, talking points, memos, and remarks.
• Assist with Commission meetings, events, media appearances, press releases, and speeches.
• Assist in developing Commission content for the Atlantic Council website and the Commission's social media accounts.
• Assist staff in sharing Commission policy recommendations with Congress and the federal government.
• Assist staff in working with Atlantic Council Engagement and Events team.
• Attend or watch meetings, events, and congressional hearings and produce relevant summaries.
• Produce readouts and summaries for internal meetings.
• Assist the team with special projects, as needed.

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate, preferably majoring in biology, government, international affairs/relations, security studies, or related topics.
• Strong verbal (including public speaking), written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• High organizational skills, especially regarding follow-up and prioritization.
• High initiative with the energy, motivation, and endurance to work in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with federal government departments and agencies.
• Ability to work with others to achieve common goals
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite.

Applications close Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT) and require a resume and cover letter. Due to the large volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted .