China & Taiwan Intelligence Analysis Internship Fall 2026

Institute for the Study of War • Washington, DC

2d • $1,000 - $1,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ISW is a leading source of innovative analysis and intelligence on global conflicts that threaten American national security. ISW publishes regular research reports and graphics to inform US and international policy-makers, warfighters, and journalists in Washington, DC, as well as the general public. Interns provide critical assistance to our analysts and receive hands-on training from their supervisors as well as a formal development program taught by our leadership. Interns will be trained to use innovative technologies to conduct open-source collection and analysis in a fast-paced environment. Interns will conduct the daily collection and analysis of open-source information in native language sources and contribute to long-term research projects under the guidance of ISW researchers for the China & Taiwan research portfolio. In addition, interns collaborate with the wider research team to generate the China & Taiwan portfolio’s intelligence products; assist with editing, documenting, and compiling materials for publications; and support the planning, preparation, and execution of public events and private briefings held by ISW.

Requirements

• Motivated and organized college students or recent graduates with demonstrated expertise in a related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong critical language capabilities in Mandarin.
• Ability to conduct complex tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Self-motivated, independent, creative, and capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to—and interest in—the core mission and values of ISW.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and be physically present in the United States during their internship tenure.
• If attending a US university on a student visa, must be eligible for and obtain a CPT authorization before beginning at ISW.

Nice To Haves

• Language capabilities in Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, Taiwanese Hokkien, and other regional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the daily collection and analysis of open-source information in native language sources.
• Contribute to long-term research projects under the guidance of ISW researchers for the China & Taiwan research portfolio.
• Collaborate with the wider research team to generate the China & Taiwan portfolio’s intelligence products.
• Assist with editing, documenting, and compiling materials for publications.
• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of public events and private briefings held by ISW.

Benefits

• Up to a $1,000 monthly living stipend as part of a scholarship program.
• Classroom education.
• Regular leadership engagement.
• Chance to work with cutting-edge technologies employed in business and the intelligence community.
• Opportunity to stand at the front lines of military research and policy development.
• Academic credit for internships where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed