IACHR Internship Program 2027: Apply for the Winter/Spring Human Rights Internship in Washington, D.C. and National Offices

Overview

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Internship Program offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience within a major regional human rights institution. Operating in conjunction with the Organization of American States (OAS) Internship Program, participants work alongside professionals and staff within the IACHR Executive Secretariat in Washington, D.C. and national offices.

The upcoming 2027 Winter/Spring Session runs from January 14, 2027, to April 30, 2027. Please note that this program is completely unpaid and does not provide a salary, stipend, or financial assistance for travel, living, or accommodation expenses.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the program:

• Must be current students or recent graduates from OAS Member States.
• Open to multiple academic and professional backgrounds, including law, international cooperation, fundraising, journalism, graphic design, web design, computer information technology, and translation.
• Translation applicants must be capable of working in at least two of the four official languages of the OAS: English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
• Participants fulfilling a university internship requirement must provide official university documentation confirming the required duration.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications electronically through the official OAS system and clearly designate their interest in an IACHR placement during the process. Prospective applicants should carefully review all documentation requirements and prepare their credentials well before the deadline.

Deadline

Applications for the 2027 Winter/Spring Session are open from August 24, 2026, until September 11, 2026.