Turkey Research Fall 2026 Internship

Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 11,160 - 33,480; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend available

Academic credit assistance

Job summary

EmergencyMD is offering an internship with the Turkey Program in Washington, D.C., focused on research regarding Turkey's domestic, security, and foreign policies. Ideal candidates will possess research experience and proficiency in Turkish, as well as a strong academic background.

This position requires a commitment of at least 22 hours per week, and is available in both hybrid and remote formats. Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and unofficial transcript.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Relevant college courses completed in social or STEM fields.
• Commitment of a minimum of 22 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research on Ankara's policies and regional influence.
• Collaborate with the Turkey team and other scholars.

Skills

Research experience

Turkish language

Microsoft Office

Basic Excel skills

Education

Relevant coursework in International Relations or STEM

Job description

About FDD's Internship Program

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies offers a variety of internship opportunities designed to provide meaningful professional development. Interns participate in a twice‑monthly speaker series featuring senior staff members in a small‑group setting and are encouraged to strengthen their academic and analytical skills through close collaboration with FDD scholars and experts. The organization offers stipends and can assist students seeking academic credit; stipend eligibility requirements must be met. FDD provides both hybrid and remote internship options.

The Turkey Program

The Turkey Program is seeking a full‑time or part‑time intern. The intern will work closely with our Turkey team, including Non‑Resident Senior Fellow Sinan Ciddi, to assist with research on Ankara's domestic, security, and foreign policies, as well as its regional influence. Interns must have previous research experience and be able to conduct research in Turkish. Additional Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern languages such as Arabic, Armenian, Greek, Hebrew, Kurdish, or Persian are a plus, but not required.

Eligibility

• 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, and/or a relevant STEM field of study.
• 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.

Application Materials Required

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover letter (please review our website and include which FDD projects and issue areas resonate with you and why. Also indicate where you found this internship and your availability for the semester.)
3. Writing sample (no more than 3 pages)
4. Unofficial transcript copy