Intern-Global Health Policy Center (Fall 2026)

Center for Strategic and International Studies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is seeking a Global Health Policy Center Research Intern in Washington, DC. The role provides hourly pay and supports research, events, and communications for global health policy initiatives.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with interest in global health, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work 28–35 hours weekly on-site. Training and mentorship are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student and rising junior.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular research to support preparation for meetings, events, publications, and research trips.
• Provide logistical support to ensure that Global Health Policy Center private and public events run smoothly by: creating meeting materials, assisting with room setup and guest registration, taking notes during the event, and other event related logistics.
• Attend relevant global health events in Washington, D.C. and provide a summary to Global Health Policy Center staff.
• Consult a wide variety of news services and peer reviewed journals and prepare memos to brief Global Health Policy Center staff.
• Support the production of social media and other multimedia content.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently and in a

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student, rising junior

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

Responsibilities of the Global Health Policy Center Research Intern include:

• Provide regular research to support preparation for meetings, events, publications, and research trips.
• Provide logistical support to ensure that Global Health Policy Center private and public events run smoothly by: creating meeting materials, assisting with room setup and guest registration, taking notes during the event, and other event related logistics.
• Attend relevant global health events in Washington, D.C. and provide a summary to Global Health Policy Center staff.
• Consult a wide variety of news services and peer reviewed journals and prepare memos to brief Global Health Policy Center staff.
• Support the production of social media and other multimedia content.
• Other duties as assigned.

The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.40/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.40/hour for hires with a bachelor's degree, and $20.40/hour for hires with a master's degree).

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated interest or academic background in global health, health security, public health, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on a broad range of tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency with entire Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to be on-site in Washington, D.C.
• Must be able available 28-35 hours per week.
• Must be at least a current or rising undergraduate junior.

Salary Range

$18.40 — $20.40 USD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.