Intern: Policy Center (Spring 2027)
About The Position
The Middle East Institute seeks a Policy Center Intern to support the Policy Center’s programming and operations. Interns assist with research projects led by MEI scholars and handle logistics and administrative tasks. The role is intended for a detail-oriented, highly organized individual with a background in research, analysis, writing methodologies, and data analysis, and a demonstrated interest in the Middle East. The intern should communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and maintain accuracy and integrity in research work. The internship runs from January 11, 2027, through May 7, 2027, and is on-site in Washington, DC. It is full-time, exempt, and unpaid. Educational objectives include learning about Middle Eastern political dynamics, security issues, and economic development and their implications for US policy; gaining practical experience in policy research and data analysis related to US foreign policy in the Middle East; and developing critical thinking, policy analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, and communication skills.
Requirements
- Be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate in Middle East studies, international affairs, political science, or a related field.
- Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
- Proficiency in data analysis software, such as Excel or spreadsheets, and research tools.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency or fluency in Arabic is a plus, but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Stay updated on developments, trends, and news in the relevant research field.
- Research topics requested by scholars and assist with fact-checking, editing, and formatting writing projects such as op-eds, essays, journal articles, and book chapters.
- Provide administrative support to scholars, including managing travel, coordinating with external organizations, handling correspondence, and responding to information requests.
- Help plan and organize events by preparing invitations and background papers, corresponding with speakers and presiders, and providing logistical support.
- Participate in team meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
- Assist scholars with social media outreach as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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