Office of Distinguished Fellow, Research Internship Fall 2024

Description

Hudson Institute is seeking interns to support the office of a Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow. Interns gain exposure to critical policy issues through research directed by their expert and spend time discussing these issues with their advisors. Onsite interns also attend weekly events featuring experts from Hudson Institute and across Washington, DC.

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, analyzing, and summarizing data for inclusion in reports and articles;
• Keeping the expert up to date on current events related to his or her research;
• Assisting the expert 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 current students working toward, or recent graduates holding, a degree in political science, international relations, history, or related fields;
• Possess strong research, writing, editing, and analytical capabilities, developed through relevant experience;
• 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.