Remote Russia Policy Research Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) invites interns to engage in rigorous policy research within a Washington, DC-based program. Interns collaborate with senior staff, participate in the Russia Research Program, and gain exposure to national security and foreign policy analysis.

Opportunities include hybrid and remote formats, stipends, and eligibility for academic credit. Applicants should be prepared to work at least 22 hours per week and demonstrate strong writing and research

Qualifications

• 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 International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Interns will work closely with senior staff and researchers.
• Contribute to projects related to Russia, information operations, and foreign policy.
• Possess strong writing skills and ability to conduct research; Russian or Ukrainian language skills are a plus but not required.

Job description

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) invites interns to engage in rigorous policy research within a Washington, DC-based program. Interns collaborate with senior staff, participate in the Russia Research Program, and gain exposure to national security and foreign policy analysis.

Opportunities include hybrid and remote formats, stipends, and eligibility for academic credit. Applicants should be prepared to work at least 22 hours per week and demonstrate strong writing and research