Research Intern

The CSIS Missile Defense Project (MDP) is seeking an intern to support its research activities. MDP assesses critical issues on air and missile defense, long-range strike, sensors, and emerging military technologies.

The program is looking to hire an intern for a preferred start date of January 4, 2027. The intern is expected to work five days a week, Monday through Friday, for a total of 35 hours/week. The position will be predominantly in-person with some flexibility for remote work possible. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Research assistance for MDP's various publications and products;
• Updating the project's website,missilethreat.csis.org;
• Assist with data collection, management, and visualizations;
• Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing;
• Copyediting support for written publications;
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed;
• Ability to commit to working full-time (35 hours/week) for at least three months consecutively.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least a college junior, graduate student, or a recent graduate;
• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution;
• Interest or experience in missile defense, nuclear policy, or emerging technologies;
• Excellent record in an academic or research environment;
• Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Experience in graphic design or illustrating software such as Canva is a plus;
• Eligible to work in the United States.