Remote Russia Research Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends available

Opportunity for academic credit

Professional development workshops

Job summary

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is looking for interns for their Russia Research Program in Washington, DC. Interns will engage in research projects related to Russia's military and geopolitical actions. Candidates should have a strong GPA and relevant studies in fields like International Relations or Security Studies.

This internship offers hybrid and remote options, aiming to provide meaningful professional development while strengthening interns' academic skills through close collaboration with experts.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on projects related to Russia.
• Participate in a twice-monthly speaker series.
• Strengthen academic and analytical skills.

Skills

Research experience

Strong writing skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Basic Excel skills

Knowledge of foreign languages (preferred: Russian, Ukrainian)

Education

Relevant course of study (e.g., International Relations, Security Studies, etc.)

Job description

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is looking for interns for their Russia Research Program in Washington, DC. Interns will engage in research projects related to Russia's military and geopolitical actions. Candidates should have a strong GPA and relevant studies in fields like International Relations or Security Studies.

This internship offers hybrid and remote options, aiming to provide meaningful professional development while strengthening interns' academic skills through close collaboration with experts.