Spring 2027 China Program Internship

Internship OpportunitiesThe Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated exclusively to promoting pluralism, defending democratic values, and fighting the ideologies that threaten democracy. The organization was founded shortly after 9/11 by a group of visionary philanthropists and policymakers to engage in the worldwide war of ideas and to support the defense of democratic societies under assault by terrorism and militant Islamism. FDD combines policy research, investigative journalism, strategic communications, and democracy and counterterrorism education.About FDD\'s Internship Program Based in downtown Washington, D.C., the Foundation for Defense of Democracies has a number of fall internship opportunities available. All FDD interns will have the opportunity to participate in a twice-monthly speaker series, which brings high-level DC officials and senior staff members to engage with interns in an intimate setting. FDD interns will be encouraged to build on their academic skills by working closely with senior staff. FDD is also happy to assist students who wish to earn academic credit for this internship. All internships are unpaid.rn*FDD\'s internship program will move forward with both hybrid and remote internship options for the spring 2024 semester.*Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. It is recommended that interested candidates submit applications early here: https://www.fdd.org/jobs-and-internships/. Incomplete applications will not be considered.rnThe Research DepartmentThe Research Department is seeking full-time and part-time interns. Interns will work closely with the FDD research team to conduct research on a number of our critical projects, including Iran, the Arab world, and Turkey. Projects tend to focus on regional developments, politics, foreign relations, and national security. Those with an interest in the Middle East and foreign policy are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is a particular FDD fellow of interest to you, please indicate that in your cover letter. The Research Department is looking for interns with research experience and strong writing capabilities. The ability to conduct research in a foreign language especially Persian (Farsi), Arabic, or Turkish is a plus, but not required.EligibilityrnrnMust have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).rnShould have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science. Computer science, and/or a relevant STEM field of study.rnInterns should have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, as well as basic Excel skills.rnMust be able to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.rnMust be eligible to work in the United States.rnrnApplication Materials RequiredrnrnResume/CVrnCover letter (Please review our website and include which FDD projects and issue areas resonate with you and why. Also indicate where you found this internship and your availability for the semester.)rnWriting Sample (no more than 3 pages)rnUnofficial transcript copyrnrnPlease specify the department(s) for which you would like to be considered (feel free to indicate preferences) in your cover letter. While you may use the same cover letter for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each position of interest.Incomplete applications will not be considered.