Spring 2027 Military and Political Power Internship
About The Position
The Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP) at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies is seeking part-time or full-time interns for Spring 2027. Interns will work closely with CMPP Senior Director Bradley Bowman on projects related to U.S. defense strategy and policy. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated record of excellence, including strong research and writing skills. FDD’s internship program provides professional development through a twice-monthly speaker series featuring senior staff members in small-group settings and collaboration with FDD scholars and experts. Internships may be hybrid or remote. FDD offers stipends, subject to eligibility requirements, and can assist students seeking academic credit. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is recommended. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants must submit a resume or CV, cover letter, writing sample of no more than three pages, and an unofficial transcript. The cover letter should identify FDD projects and issue areas of interest and explain why, state where the applicant found the internship and their semester availability, specify preferred department(s), and indicate part-time or full-time availability and the number of hours available.
Requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- Relevant course of study and completed coursework in one or more of the following: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, computer science, or a relevant STEM field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, and basic Excel skills.
- Commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Demonstrated record of excellence, including strong research and writing skills.
- Submit a resume/CV, cover letter, writing sample of no more than three pages, and unofficial transcript.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with CMPP Senior Director Bradley Bowman on projects related to U.S. defense strategy and policy.
- Participate in a twice-monthly speaker series with senior staff members.
- Collaborate with FDD scholars and experts.
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
No Education Listed
