Economic & Financial Power Research Intern — Remote/Hybrid

fdd; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) offers a CEFP internship in Washington, DC, supporting research on sanctions, economic security, and policy analysis. Interns work with CEFP staff on priority projects and gain exposure to U.S. foreign and economic policy.

The program provides stipends and can assist with academic credit; CEFP internships offer hybrid or remote options and require a minimum 22 hours per week commitment for students pursuing related fields.

Qualifications

• GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
• Studied fields include International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Data Analytics or a STEM field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and basic Excel required.
• Commitment of at least 22 hours per week and eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support on sanctions, economic security, illicit finance, and related CEFP projects.
• Assist with writing, analysis, and policy-focused tasks for CEFP.
• Collaborate with CEFP staff on current national security and economic policy issues.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Research experience

Microsoft Word

Excel basics

Education

International Relations

Security Studies

History

Communications

Journalism

International Economics

Political Science

Data Analytics

STEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) offers a CEFP internship in Washington, DC, supporting research on sanctions, economic security, and policy analysis. Interns work with CEFP staff on priority projects and gain exposure to U.S. foreign and economic policy.

The program provides stipends and can assist with academic credit; CEFP internships offer hybrid or remote options and require a minimum 22 hours per week commitment for students pursuing related fields.