Research Intern, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, Spring 2027

Hudson Institute • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Hudson Institute seeks a Research Intern to provide research and administrative support to its Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. The internship offers exposure to issues in the Middle East and North Africa and opportunities to discuss those issues with regional experts. Interns who work onsite may assist with and attend Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Be a recent graduate or current student working toward a degree in history, political science, international relations, economics, security studies, Middle Eastern studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrate an interest in diplomacy issues in the Middle East and/or North Africa.
• Be able to work independently, manage time wisely, and meet deadlines.
• Be detail-focused, reliable, and professional.
• Have strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hebrew, Persian, Mandarin, or Russian language skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data for reports and articles.
• Write literature reviews using gathered data.
• Keep the expert and team up to date on current events.
• Assist the expert with research projects and presentations.
• Assist with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing memos.
• Create databases of department contacts.
• Assist with administrative tasks and event support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed