Research Internship, Center for Strategy and American Statecraft, Spring 2027

Hudson Institute•Washington, DC

About The Position

Hudson Institute is seeking a research intern for its Center for Strategy and American Statecraft for Spring 2027. The intern will provide policy research and administrative support on issues including the Indo-Pacific, the war in Ukraine and Russia, and the war in Israel. Interns will discuss these issues with experts. Those working onsite may assist with and attend public events and intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC. The internship involves research for columns, podcasts, reports, articles, presentations, and briefing memos, as well as monitoring current events, administrative tasks, and event support. Candidates must be willing to work at least 15 hours per week. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and a relevant writing sample of 2–3 pages together in a single PDF through the cover-letter file upload. The document must be titled “First, Last Application.” Applications without a writing sample will be disqualified. Hudson Institute can contact only applicants selected for an interview.

Requirements

Be a recent graduate or a current student working toward a degree in political science, international relations, economics, security studies, history, or a related field.
Demonstrate an interest in American foreign policy, public policy, and workforce politics.
Be willing to research new topics weekly across a range of regional foci.
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.
Be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Be willing to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Submit a cover letter, resume, and relevant 2–3-page writing sample together in a single PDF, titled “First, Last Application.”