Missile Defense Research Intern — Hybrid, 3+ Months

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

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Missile Defense Project is seeking an intern to support research activities starting January 4, 2027. The role is five days per week (35 hours) with predominantly in-person work and some remote flexibility.

Interns are paid hourly, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include assisting with publications, data collection, website updates, and event planning, along with copyediting and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a college junior, graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non‑U.S. institution.
• Interest or experience in missile defense, nuclear policy, or emerging technologies.
• Excellent record in an academic or research environment.
• Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research assistance for Missile Defense Project publications and products.
• Update the project's website (missilethreat.csis.org).
• Assist with data collection, management, and visualizations.
• Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing.
• Provide copyediting support for publications.
• Support other administrative tasks as needed.
• Commit to full-time (35 hours/week) for at least three months consecutively.

Skills

Research

Writing

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

College junior / graduate student / recent graduate

GPA 3.5+ (US or equivalent)

Tools

Canva

Job description

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Missile Defense Project is seeking an intern to support research activities starting January 4, 2027. The role is five days per week (35 hours) with predominantly in-person work and some remote flexibility.

Interns are paid hourly, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include assisting with publications, data collection, website updates, and event planning, along with copyediting and administrative tasks.