Political Science | International Relations internship: Geopolitics & Global Advocacy at ASML, Veldhoven

Political Science | International Relations internship: Geopolitics & Global Advocacy at ASML in Veldhoven. Internship. Apply with swipeandhired.

The Geopolitics & Global Advocacy team at ASML’s headquarters in Veldhoven operates at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and public policy. As an intern, you will contribute to topics that shape the global semiconductor industry while helping strengthen the team’s knowledge-sharing environment. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in government affairs, geopolitical analysis, and stakeholder engagement. You will work alongside experienced professionals and support projects that contribute to informed decision-making in a rapidly evolving international landscape. This internship gives you direct exposure to real-world policy challenges and strategic initiatives.

Your assignment
During this internship, you will help improve how information, insights, and knowledge are organized and shared across the team. You will combine project ownership with exposure to a broad range of government affairs and public policy activities. You will also support the development of materials and activities that help ASML engage effectively with government stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities will be:

This is a internship for minimum 6 months , minimum 5 days per week (3 days on-site) . The start date of this internship is as of February 2027 .

Your profile
To be suitable for the internship, you:

To be successful in this internship, you should enjoy working in a dynamic international environment and be comfortable balancing both strategic and operational activities. The internship is based in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Occasional travel to The Hague may be required to support government affairs activities.

You must remain enrolled at an educational institution throughout the internship period. You should be located in the Netherlands during the internship or willing to relocate. If you are a non-EU citizen studying in the Netherlands, your educational institution must be able to provide the required internship documentation.

At ASML, we value different perspectives and experiences. We encourage students from diverse backgrounds to apply for this internship and contribute their unique insights to our global team.

Other requirements you need to meet:

Inclusion and diversity
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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