Policy Research Intern — South & Central Asia

Nationalfcr; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job description

Description

Hudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gain experience researching the South and Central Asia region on issues such as economic development, security, and India's relationship with the U.S., Pakistan, and China. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the aforementioned subject areas, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their expert(s). Those who work onsite will also have the opportunity to assist with, and attend, Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC. The fall internship program will run from August 24 to December 4.

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Responsibilities

• Performing archival research to inform a book project
• Keeping the expert and team up to date on current events
• Assisting the expert with short-term projects pertaining to articles, events, etc.
• Assisting with writing articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing memos
• Assisting with administrative tasks and event support

Requirements

• Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, international relations, any South/Central Asian studies, or related fields.
• Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in South and Central Asian affairs.
• Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines.
• Candidates should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• In-person internships are limited for this position. Please indicate whether you would prefer to work in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid capacity in your cover letter.

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single PDF to the cover letter file upload. Please title the document "First, Last Application" (e.g. Jane Doe Application). Those who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified.

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.