Applications are currently being accepted for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Academic Internship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About FDFA Academic Internship
The Consulate General of Switzerland in São Paulo is offering a full-time internship for a period of 6 months with a possible extension by another 6 months. This position offers recent Bachelor or Master graduates the opportunity to experience the daily work of a Swiss representation abroad and to gain experience in the areas of economic and cultural affairs, as well as politics and communication.
Benefits of FDFA Academic Internship
- Monthly allowance compatible with the local market
- Full-time internship for 6 months with possible 6-month extension
- Experience in economic and cultural affairs, politics, and communication
- Flexible working hours (40 hours per week)
FDFA Academic Internship Requirements
- Be Swiss citizen or be legally resident in Switzerland
- For legal reasons, candidates (including dual citizens) must NOT have a Brazilian citizenship
- Possess good written and oral communication skills in English and Portuguese
- Be fluent in at least one official Swiss language
- Have graduated no more than 18 months prior to the start of the internship
- Not have completed more than 6 months of internship in the Federal Administration or at a Swiss representation abroad
Application Date and Process
- Submit curriculum vitae (CV)
- Submit motivation letter in English or Portuguese
- Submit employment certificates, diplomas, current transcripts
- Submit list of three reference persons (including mail and telephone number)
- Send documents to [email protected] with subject line: Internship 2026-2027
Application Deadline
28 June, 2026
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