Applications for Summer 2026 internships are open now!
World Food Prize Foundation Internships provide students with an opportunity to support the work of the Foundation and learn about issues related to global food insecurity, sustainability, and international development.
During the academic year and summer, a cohort of highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students is chosen for this unique program, which provides interns with the opportunity to take significant responsibility and initiative in planning and carrying out a wide range of the Foundation’s projects.
This is a volunteer internship and a parking stipend is provided. Interns may also arrange academic credit through their college or university.
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Preferred Qualifications & Essential Responsibilities
All selected interns share a commitment to fulfilling The World Food Prize Foundation’s mission of elevating innovation and inspiring action to increase the quality, quantity, and availability of food for all. Successful candidates meet the following criteria:
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Applicants must be proficient in English and eligible to work in the U.S. to be considered for placement
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A strong academic background
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A passion for addressing global food insecurity
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A capacity for analytical thinking
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Impeccable attention to detail
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Enthusiastic and flexible learners, capable of both taking direction and working independently.
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Individuals selected for the internship are subject to a background check
Interns work on-site in Des Moines, Iowa. While a minimum commitment of 12-15 hours per week in the hours between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday is required for the academic year and 16-20 hours per week in the summer, the program provides flexibility for each intern’s schedule. Any costs associated with travel and relocation to Des Moines are the responsibility of the intern.
"My time as a Foundation Intern provided me with more than just professional experience; it equipped me with the ability to build meaningful connections and foster genuine passion in my work. I would highly recommend the Foundation Internship Program to any emerging professional seeking to develop essential skills and make a lasting impact in their future career."
- Josie Hildreth, Foundation Intern Alumna
Emails of inquiry can be directed to Kate Levasseur, intern@worldfoodprize.org