Careers

The OTAP
Internship Program

Real responsibility. Meritocratic environment. Professional recognition. OTAP's internship program places students and recent graduates at the front line of threat intelligence and peacebuilding research.

INTERNSHIP STATUS: CLOSED

Applications are currently closed. We will not respond to inquiries submitted outside of an active enrolment period.

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Eligibility
01
Minimum 3-month commitment
All roles require a sustained commitment to the program duration. Short-term or trial engagements are not available.
02
Student or recent graduate
Applicants must be currently enrolled or have recently completed a degree in a relevant field such as international relations, political science, security studies, law, or data science.
03
At least one publication per term
Writing and research roles require a minimum contribution to OTAP's publications. Role-specific output expectations are discussed at onboarding.
04
Role-specific skills
Certain roles require demonstrable skills in coding, OSINT, fundraising, or communications. These are specified in each listing on LinkedIn.
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Consistent communication
Engagement with the team is a firm requirement. Unexplained lapses in communication may result in removal from the program.
What you gain
Hands-on operational experience
Contribute directly to research, analysis, intelligence operations, communications, marketing, or AI development — not administrative support.
Real responsibility from day one
OTAP operates a meritocratic environment that rewards initiative and promise. Contributors who demonstrate quality are given expanded responsibility and public recognition.
Professional reference on completion
Interns who successfully complete the program receive a professional reference from OTAP's leadership, suitable for graduate applications, future employment, or further study.
How to apply

Applications open Tri-Annually.

When enrolment is active, all open positions are listed on OTAP's LinkedIn page. Each listing includes role-specific requirements, expected outputs, and application instructions.

Follow our LinkedIn page to be notified when the next enrolment period opens. Application windows are typically open for two to three weeks.

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Application route LinkedIn only
Window duration 2 – 3 weeks
Minimum commitment 4 months
Current status Open
Direct email applications Not accepted
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