Spring 2027 Middle East Research Internship
About The Position
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Middle East Research Program is seeking full-time and part-time interns for Spring 2027. Interns will work closely with Dr. David Adesnik, FDD’s Vice President of Research, and other team members on research projects related to Israel, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon. Projects may address regional developments, politics, international relations, economic relations, and national security. Candidates interested in the Middle East and foreign policy are encouraged to apply. Applicants may identify a region of particular interest in their cover letter. Research experience and strong writing capabilities are sought. Foreign-language research ability, particularly in Persian (Farsi), Arabic, or Hebrew, is advantageous but not required. FDD’s internship program offers professional development, including a twice-monthly speaker series with senior staff and collaboration with FDD scholars and experts to strengthen interns’ academic and analytical skills. FDD offers stipends subject to eligibility requirements and can assist students seeking academic credit. Internship options are hybrid and remote. Applicants must be able to commit to at least 22 hours per week and be eligible to work in the United States. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Requirements
- At least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Relevant course of study and completed coursework in a relevant field, such as International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field.
- Research experience and strong writing capabilities.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, and basic Excel skills.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to conduct research in a foreign language, particularly Persian (Farsi), Arabic, or Hebrew.
- Interest in the Middle East and foreign policy.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on projects related to Israel, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.
- Research regional developments, politics, international relations, economic relations, and national security.
- Work closely with the Vice President of Research and other members of the Middle East Research Program team.
- Collaborate with FDD scholars and experts and participate in the internship program’s professional development activities.
Benefits
- Stipends, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Assistance for students seeking academic credit.
- Professional development through a twice-monthly speaker series and collaboration with FDD scholars and experts.
- Hybrid and remote internship options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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