China Center Internship, Fall 2024

Description

Hudson Institute is seeking interns to support our China Center, directed by Senior Fellow Miles Yu and advised by Sec. Michael Pompeo. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the fields of China studies, national security, and US Grand Strategy vis-à-vis China, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with Center scholars. Onsite interns also attend weekly career and policy discussions featuring experts from Hudson Institute and across Washington, DC. This position is unpaid.

About Hudson Institute:

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Responsibilities include:

• Gathering and analyzing data for inclusion in reports and articles;
• Keeping the scholar and team up to date on recent economic developments;
• Assisting the scholar with research projects and presentations;
• Editing and conducting research for articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing papers;
• Assisting with administrative tasks and event support.

How to Apply:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single .pdf file. Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.

Requirements

Applicants should

• Be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, international relations, Chinese studies, or related fields; 
• Have a strong, demonstrated, interest in and understanding of US foreign policy, Chinese studies and current political trends, regional security, political and diplomatic issues, and U.S. policy related to these topics;
• Possess strong research, writing, editing, and analytical capabilities;
• Communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal skills;
• Manage their time wisely to independently complete work assignments;
• Be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications;
• Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and reliability.
• Mandarin language skills are preferred, but not required.