Business & Policy Intern

About Asia House:

Asia House is an independent think tank and advisory service. We work with companies and governments in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, facilitating high-level dialogue, providing business and market intelligence, and driving commercial outcomes.

Role description:

Asia House is offering two paid summer internships in its business and policy team.

The successful candidate(s) will undertake background research across a range of issues relating to their focus region (either Asia or the Middle East), including global trade and investment, economic reform, digitalisation, data governance, and sustainability.

The successful candidate(s) will also support the business and policy team in delivering a range of programmes. This might include researching, identifying, approaching, and securing senior government and business leaders for briefings, panel discussions, roundtables, and conferences.

This programme is for individuals who are currently studying for a degree in a relevant discipline.

What we offer:

The Asia House internship programme offers the opportunity to gain experience and contribute to the work of a leading international affairs think tank and advisory firm. You will gain practical experience and knowledge in your region of focus and have the opportunity to expand your network by attending Asia House events and briefings with senior business and policy figures.

The ideal candidate(s) will:

Be studying for a relevant degree. This might include international relations, politics, economics, finance, business studies, etc. Have knowledge of and experience researching business/policy/political issues in the Middle East or Asia. Have excellent written and verbal communications skills, and good attention to detail. Have a proactive mindset with the ability to manage a range of tasks and meet deadlines.

These internships will be office-based for a minimum of three days a week at our headquarters in London.

Salary: Pro rata £29k per annum Contract type: 2 months full time (July and August) Location: London

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter (no longer than one page) outlining what you would bring to the role. Applications should be sent to recruitment@asiahouse.co.uk by 23:59 on 17 May 2026. Download the PDF version of this job description here.

Download the PDF version of this job description here: https://www.asiahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AH-Summer-Internship-2026-1.pdf

Visit the Asia House website for more: https://www.asiahouse.org/2026/04/30/applications-now-open-for-summer-internship-at-asia-house-2026/