About the program

Each year, from June through July, BESA hosts it’s Summer Internship Program.  The BESA Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate-level students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to engage in high-level strategic studies and policy analysis.  Participants benefit from a structured program that includes lectures from subject matter experts, hands-on research projects, and one-on-one mentorship with leading scholars. Interns gain practical experience by contributing to ongoing research initiatives, assisting in preparing symposiums, and working on upcoming publications. Additionally, the program features excursions to significant strategic sites, providing interns with a comprehensive understanding of Israel’s security environment and geopolitical challenges. The culmination of the internship is the production of an original research paper on a relevant strategic or policy issue, which is published on BESA’s website, showcasing the interns’ contributions to the field.
The program is conducted in English

Alternative ways to apply

You can apply to the BESA Summer Internship Program by completing the application questions below. However, many applicants join the program through partner organizations affiliated with the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency.  Example include the TLALIM group and Birthright Israel Onward. For more information, please visit:

Tlalim Group
Masa Tlalim Internship – Tlalim Group
Birthright Israel Onward