Middle East Research Fall 2026 Internship
About The Position
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) 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; however, stipend eligibility requirements must be met. FDD provides both hybrid and remote internship options. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. It is recommended that interested candidates submit applications early. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Requirements
- 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 any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science. Computer science, and/or a relevant STEM field of study.
- 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.
- Resume/CV
- 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.)
- Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages)
- Unofficial transcript copy
- Specify the department(s) for which you would like to be considered (feel free to indicate preferences) in your cover letter.
- Submit a separate application for each position of interest.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to conduct research in a foreign language - particularly Persian (Farsi), Arabic, or Hebrew.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on critical projects related to Israel, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.
- Focus on regional developments, politics, international relations, economic relations, and national security.
- Strengthen academic and analytical skills through close collaboration with FDD scholars and experts.
Benefits
- Stipends
- Assistance with academic credit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
