Research Internship, Political-Military Analysis Department, Fall 2026

Nationalfcr; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 15,624 - 24,552; Part time

Job summary

Hudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gain experience in research on how Russia and China's relationship impacts U.S. security.

This intern will provide research and administrative support to the Political-Military Analysis team. 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.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be recent graduates or current students pursuing a degree in political science, international relations, economics, security studies, military studies, or related fields.
• Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in military operations, strategy, and Russia-China relations.
• 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.
• Remote or hybrid work is desired for this position; please indicate your preference in the cover letter.
• Especially interested in candidates with Russian language capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research for inclusion in reports and articles.
• Write literature reviews including gathered sources.
• Keep the expert and team up to date on current events.
• Assist the expert with research projects and presentations.
• Assist with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing memos.
• Assist with administrative tasks and event support.

Skills

Research

Writing

Editing

Analysis

Education

Political science

International relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Hudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gain experience in research on how Russia and China's relationship impacts U.S. security. This intern will provide research and administrative support to the Political-Military Analysis team. 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 include

• Conducting open‑source research for inclusion in reports and articles
• Writing literature reviews including the gathered sources
• Keeping the expert and team up to date on current events
• Assisting the expert with research projects and presentations
• Assisting with articles, op‑eds, reports, and briefing memos
• Assisting with administrative tasks and event support

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.

Requirements

• Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, international relations, economics, security studies, military studies, or related fields.
• Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in military operations, strategy, and Russia‑China relations,
• 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.
• Remote or hybrid work is desired for this position. Please indicate if you intend to work in‑person or remotely in your cover letter.
• Especially interested in candidates with Russian language capabilities.