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Research Internship, Political-Military Analysis Department, Fall 2026

Hudson Institute
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Washington, DC, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time or Part Time

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  • Hudson Institute is offering a fall internship focused on research related to the U.S. security implications of the Russia-China relationship, running from August 24 to December 4.
  • Interns will provide research and administrative support to the Political-Military Analysis team and engage in discussions with experts.
  • Candidates should be recent graduates or current students in relevant fields, with a demonstrated interest in military operations and strategy.
  • The position requires strong research, writing, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • While the salary is not specified, candidates are encouraged to indicate their preference for remote or onsite work in their application.

Description

Hudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gain experience in research on how Russia and China's relationship impacts U.S. security. This intern will provide research and administrative support to the Political-Military Analysis team. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the aforementioned subject areas, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their expert(s). Those who work onsite will also have the opportunity to assist with, and attend, Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC.   The fall internship program will run from August 24 to December 4.  


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

  • Conducting open-source research for inclusion in reports and articles
  • Writing literature reviews including the gathered sources
  • Keeping the expert and team up to date on current events
  • Assisting the expert with research projects and presentations
  • Assisting with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing memos
  • 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 to the cover letter file upload. Please title the document "First, Last Application" (e.g. Jane Doe Application). Those who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified.


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

  • Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, international relations, economics, security studies, military studies, or related fields.
  • Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in military operations, strategy, and Russia-China relations,
  • Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines.
  • Candidates should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Remote or hybrid work is desired for this position. Please indicate if you intend to work in-person or remotely in your cover letter.
  • Especially interested in candidates with Russian language capabilities.



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