Israel Program Research Fall 2026 Internship

fdd; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) offers internship opportunities designed to provide meaningful professional development. Interns participate in a twice-monthly speaker series and collaborate with FDD scholars, with stipends and potential academic credit.

The Israel Program Research internships are full-time or part-time, focusing on Israel, Palestinian politics, international organizations, and related topics.

Qualifications

• Must have coursework in International Relations, Security Studies or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and basic Excel is preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United States and able to commit to 22+ hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Israel, Palestinian politics, international organizations and related topics.
• Support projects focusing on regional developments, politics, foreign relations and national security.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

International Relations

Security Studies

History

Communications

Journalism

International Economics

Political Science

Computer Science

STEM

Job description

Internship Opportunities

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a Washington, DC-based nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy. FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. FDD does not accept donations from any foreign governments.

About FDD's Internship Program

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies offers a variety of internship opportunities designed to provide meaningful professional development. Interns participate in a twice-monthly speaker series featuring senior staff members in a small-group setting and are encouraged to strengthen their academic and analytical skills through close collaboration with FDD scholars and experts. The organization offers stipends and can assist students seeking academic credit; however, stipend eligibility requirements must be met. FDD provides both hybrid and remote internship options.

Israel Program Research

The Israel Program is seeking full-time or part-time intern. The intern will work closely with the FDD research team to conduct research on Israel, Palestinian politics, international organizations and other related topics. Projects tend to focus on regional developments, politics, foreign relations, and national security. Those with an interest in the Middle East and foreign policy are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is a particular FDD project area of interest to you, please indicate that in your cover letter. The Research Department is looking for interns with research experience and strong writing capabilities. The ability to conduct research in a foreign language especially Arabic or Hebrew is a plus but not required

Eligibility

• Must have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
• Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science. Computer science, and/or a relevant STEM field of study.
• Interns should have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, as well as basic Excel skills.
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Application Materials Required

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover letter (Please review our website and include which FDD projects and issue areas resonate with you and why. Also indicate where you found this internship and your availability for the semester.)
3. Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages)
4. Unofficial transcript copy