Spring 2027 Economic and Financial Power Internship
About The Position
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Economic and Financial Power (CEFP) is seeking a full-time or part-time intern to provide research support for projects related to U.S. economic security. Potential topics include sanctions and economic statecraft, illicit finance, global corruption risks, supply chain dependencies, digital currencies, and positive economic power projection. The intern will work closely with the CEFP team. FDD’s internship program offers professional development through a twice-monthly speaker series with senior staff and opportunities to collaborate closely with FDD scholars and experts to strengthen academic and analytical skills. Internships may be hybrid or remote. FDD offers stipends, subject to eligibility requirements, and can assist students seeking academic credit.
Requirements
- Have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- Have a relevant course of study and completed coursework in one or more of the listed fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, computer science, or a relevant STEM field.
- Have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, and basic Excel skills.
- Be able to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Submit a resume or CV, cover letter, writing sample of no more than three pages, and unofficial transcript.
Nice To Haves
- Research experience.
- Strong writing skills.
- An interest in the intersection of U.S. foreign, national security, and economic policy.
Responsibilities
- Provide research support for CEFP projects related to U.S. economic security.
- Work closely with the CEFP team on topics that may include sanctions and economic statecraft, illicit finance, global corruption risks, supply chain dependencies, digital currencies, and positive economic power projection.
Benefits
- Stipends, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Assistance for students seeking academic credit.
- Professional development through a twice-monthly speaker series featuring senior staff.
- Opportunities to collaborate with FDD scholars and experts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
