Research Intern - Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics (Fall 2026)

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.•Washington, DC

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is seeking a part-time paid research intern for the Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics. This role provides dedicated support for research and analysis during the period from early September to mid-December 2026. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, professional, and have a strong interest in China’s economy, industrial policy, and clean tech. The research intern supports the program's research agenda, publications, events, and promotional activities.

Requirements

Academic or professional background in China’s economy, political economy, international trade and finance, and/or clean technology.
Strong Chinese language skills and preferably experience in working with Chinese language sources.
Must be at least a current undergraduate senior. Current graduate students preferred.
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must be able to work on-site and commit to 20 hours per week.
Strong research, analysis, writing, and communication skills.
Familiarity with Excel as well as data collection, cleaning, and visualization experience.
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Data analysis and web scraping skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Carrying out quantitative and qualitative research on China’s industrial policy and specific sectors, involving data collection from firms, industries, and government.
Assisting in collecting and organizing data including macroeconomic, trade, and financial data for China and other major economies.
Writing event summaries.
Drafting text and creating figures for program promotion, such as newsletters and social media content.
Providing logistical and administrative support for projects and events.
Performing a variety of other duties as assigned.