2026 Internships

A variety of internships are available for 2026. We offer short-term and long-term opportunities both overseas and in the BI office (Grand Rapids, MI) throughout the year. Internships are available for academic credit or for exposure and experience. Although these opportunities are unpaid, interns are typically able to raise funds specifically donated to them for the internship. Visit the BI Internships page for additional information.

The deadline for summer overseas internship applications is March 1, 2026. The deadline for non-summer overseas internships and all internships based in the BI office is a minimum of three months before the beginning of the internship. If you are interested in an internship, contact us at [email protected] or 616-942-7712

Overseas Internships

Overseas internships are typically 4-6 weeks long—one week at the BI office, two-four weeks in a workshop(s) overseas, and one final week in the office. The cost is typically $3,000-$4,000. The primary expense is airfare, with a smaller amount needed for food, housing, local transportation, and visas. Summer workshops are listed below. Additional similar workshops are available at different times throughout the year.

• Translation Workshop, Côte d’Ivoire – Travel with an experienced BI translation consultant to work with two language groups (Kaowlu and Neao) in Africa that are revising their New Testaments. Trip length: 2 weeks. Workshop date: TBD.
• Translation Workshop, Asia – Travel with an experienced BI translation consultant to work with either the Krupto* NT team or the Eikon* OT in Asia as they continue to move forward in their respective translations. Trip length: 2 weeks. Workshop date: late July/early August. (*pseudonyms)
• Scripture Engagement Workshop, Chad – Travel with an experienced BI Scripture engagement member to participate in a workshop for training national church members and leaders in how to use their Bibles. Trip length: 2 weeks. Workshop date: TBD.

U.S. Internships

Internships based in the BI office can be arranged for 1-3 weeks in length, depending on interest and availability. The cost is $175 per week, which includes housing and meals.

Contact us to discuss your interests and needs. An internship in one or more of the following areas can be tailored to your skills and giftings.

• Translation
• Scripture Engagement
• Linguistics
• Advancement & Communications
• Literacy
• Children’s Material