Missile Defense Research Intern (Hybrid, Paid)

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

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Missile Defense Project (MDP) seeks an intern to assist research. The role includes data collection, visualization, website updates, and event planning support.

You will contribute to publications and copyediting while gaining exposure to missile defense and emerging technologies. This internship requires a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week for at least three months, with a start date around January 4, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be a college junior, graduate student, or a recent graduate.
• GPA requirement noted: 3.5/4.0 or equivalent.
• Interest in missile defense, nuclear policy, or emerging technologies beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Research assistance for MDP’s 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.
• Copyediting support for written publications.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.
• Commit to full-time work (35 hours/week) for at least three months consecutively.

Skills

Research

Writing

Data visualization

Canva

Education

College junior / Graduate student

Tools

Canva

Job description

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Missile Defense Project (MDP) seeks an intern to assist research. The role includes data collection, visualization, website updates, and event planning support.

You will contribute to publications and copyediting while gaining exposure to missile defense and emerging technologies. This internship requires a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week for at least three months, with a start date around January 4, 2027.