Research Internship, Political-Military Analysis Department, Spring 2026 at Hudson Institute

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Writing, Editing, Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Detail-Oriented, Military Operations, Strategy, Russia-China Relations

Industry

Think Tanks

Description

Description Hudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gain experience in research on how Russia and China's relationship impacts U.S. security. This intern will provide research and administrative support to the Political-Military Analysis team. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the aforementioned subject areas, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their expert(s). Those who work onsite will also have the opportunity to assist with, and attend, Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC. The spring internship program will run from January 12 to May 15. About Hudson Institute Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions. Responsibilities include Conducting open-source research for inclusion in reports and articles Writing literature reviews including the gathered sources Keeping the expert and team up to date on current events Assisting the expert with research projects and presentations Assisting with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing memos Assisting with administrative tasks and event support How to Apply: Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single PDF to the cover letter file upload. Please title the document "First, Last Application" (e.g. Jane Doe Application). Those who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified. Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. Requirements Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, international relations, economics, security studies, military studies, or related fields. Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in military operations, strategy, and Russia-China relations, Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines. Candidates should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Remote or hybrid work is desired for this position. Please indicate if you intend to work in-person or remotely in your cover letter. Especially interested in candidates with Russian language capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Interns will conduct open-source research, assist with writing literature reviews, and support the Political-Military Analysis team with various research projects and presentations. They will also help with administrative tasks and event support while staying updated on current events.