Fresh Perspectives
Critical Analyses
Innovative Solutions
Do you have a passion for international affairs or public policy? Do you want to work alongside a diverse multicultural team from around the world? Are you driven to think creatively and critically about enduring and novel challenges in your field? Join our international team of next-generation thought-leaders in international affairs and public policy. Whether your interest is writing, research, analysis, editing, translation, or management, we have positions for you. See our current vacancies below.
What we’re looking for from our applicants:
Curiosity; a genuine interest in exploring new ideas and subjects
Critical Thinking; a propensity for asking and seeking answers to critical questions
Perspicacity; a ready ability to perceive and effectively communicate both the big picture and topical nuances
Commitment to Quality; an innate desire to provide your best work
Refer to the application instructions and notes at the bottom of the page and in each position’s instructions before submitting your application. We will not accept incomplete or improperly formatted applications.
Staff Writer, Global Analytico
Note that you must have published as a guest author prior to applying to this position.
Programme Assistant, Middle East & North Africa Programme
Research Assistant, Middle East & North Africa Programme
Programme Assistant, South Asia Programme
Programme Assistant, U.S. Foreign Policy Programme
Programme Associate, U.S. Foreign Policy Programme
Research Assistant, U.S. Foreign Policy Programme
Research Assistant, Wider Europe Programme
(Eastern Europe, Turkey, & the Caucasus Subprogramme)
Programme Associate, Wider Europe Programme
(Eastern Europe, Turkey, & the Caucasus Subprogramme)
Director, Wider Europe Programme
(Western & Central Europe Subprogramme)
Director, East Asia & Pacific Programme
Director, Subsaharan Africa Programme
Director, Russia & Central Asia Programme
Director, Latin America Programme
(Opening soon)
Director, International Law & Human Rights Programme
Application Instructions:
Please submit your resumé (1-2 pages), a cover letter (1 page), and any additional materials (see job descriptions) to theintlscholar.hr@gmail.com with the subject line: “App: Position, Last Name”.
All materials must be formatted as PDF, Word, or Pages files.
Optional: In your cover letter (below your formal letter and signature), tell us a little about yourself in a personal capacity, or share anything else that you would like to share with us. You may also write a separate brief “About Me” letter and attach that document to your application.
Applications are accepted and assessed on a rolling basis unless otherwise stated in the position description.
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only respond to applicants who are selected to proceed to the next phase of the evaluation process.
Don’t see the role you’re looking for? Send us an Initiative Application along with your resumé and a pitch for a new position at ITS.
Note: The International Scholar is an organization dedicated to providing the perspectives and analyses of next-generation (early-to-mid-career) professionals.
Note: All positions with ITS are volunteer (unpaid), flexible part-time, and remote (no travel required).
The International Scholar does not discriminate against applicants based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, disability, medical or genetic condition or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.