Research Intern - Economics Program (Fall 2026)

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

In-person work

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Economics Program invites a Fall research intern to contribute to ongoing work on trade, supply chains, and macroeconomic topics. This paid, in-person internship begins on or after August 24, 2026 and runs through December 2026.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates (junior standing or higher), graduates, or recent grads with coursework in international trade, strong research and writing skills, and a background in economics and data

Qualifications

• Advanced econometric and data science skills with economic data analysis and visualization.
• Strong English writing and research skills; detail-oriented under pressure.
• Ability to work independently in a small team with tight deadlines.
• Prior professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Economics Program on trade, supply chains, and macro topics.
• Conduct research, write reports, and perform quantitative analysis.
• Attend events and take notes relevant to CSIS Economics Program.
• Assist on ad hoc projects as directed by program staff.

Skills

Econometrics

Data visualization

Research writing

English writing

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Coursework in international trade

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The CSIS Economics Program andScholl Chair in International Business seeksa Fallresearchintern to supportitswork.This position will begin on or afterAugust24, 2026.TheEconomics Programfocuses on international economic issues and how theyimpactU.S. competitiveness,prosperity,andeconomic security. Key areas of focus include trade policy, supply chain resilience, investment policy,international finance,innovationand drivers of economic growth.

We are seekingan undergraduate (junior standing or above), graduate, or recent graduate candidate who has completed coursework in international trade, has a background in trade and economics, andpossessesgood research and writing skills. The position is full- or part-timeand in-person until December2026.This internship is paid.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with theEconomics Programteam on ongoing and future projects, including analysis ofsupply chains,climate change and trade, sustainable development,digital trade,trade and economic arrangements,global economic governance, multilateral institutions, trade facilitation, and foreign investment.

• Conduct research andassistwith writing reports,quantitative data analysis,and other research productsoninternational economictopics.

• Establish andmaintainstrong working relationships within CSIS and with other organizations under the guidance of theprogram.

• Identify, attend, and take notes on virtual internal and external events relevant to the work of theEconomicsProgram.

• Assistas needed on ad hoc projects or requests, as directed byprogramstaff.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidates willpossessadvanced econometric and data science skills, withdemonstratedexperience analyzing economic data and creating insightful data visualizations.

• Candidates must have strong English-language writing and research skillsand be detail-oriented under pressure.

• Candidates should be critical and creative thinkers who thrive in an independent working environment with tight deadlines.

• Candidates must be able to function well as part of a friendly,small, and close-knitteam.

• Practical and/or academic background in the following areas is desirablebut notrequired:

• International trade and investment policy

• International economics

• International finance

• International relations

• Climate change and sustainability policy

This candidate will be working alongside colleagues internal to CSIS but also with external parties,including domestic and foreign government officials. Candidates must havestrong communicationskills, be self-disciplined, and bedetail oriented. Prior professional experience isrequired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

_Equal Opportunity Employer._

Salary Range

$18—$20 USD