Russia Research Intern: Policy & Security (Hybrid)

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) in Washington, DC, invites interns to participate in cutting-edge research on Russia-related topics, under senior scholars. Interns collaborate closely with experts to strengthen analytic and writing skills, participate in a speaker series, and contribute to policy-focused projects.

Eligible candidates should have a 3.2 GPA, coursework in IR/Security Studies and related fields, solid MS Office and Excel skills, and be able to commit at least 22 hours

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
• Should have coursework in: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, and/or a related STEM field.
• Interns should have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, as well as basic Excel skills.
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support research on Russia-related topics such as information operations, cybersecurity, and international organizations.
• Assist senior staff in analyzing Russia's war in Ukraine and Western economic warfare.
• Help prepare research outputs and writing samples for policy briefs.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Research experience

Education

GPA 3.2 (4.0 scale)

Related coursework (IR, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, Intl Economics, Political Science, CS, STEM)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) in Washington, DC, invites interns to participate in cutting-edge research on Russia-related topics, under senior scholars. Interns collaborate closely with experts to strengthen analytic and writing skills, participate in a speaker series, and contribute to policy-focused projects.

Eligible candidates should have a 3.2 GPA, coursework in IR/Security Studies and related fields, solid MS Office and Excel skills, and be able to commit at least 22 hours