๐บ๐ธ Paid Internship in the USA ๐๏ธ Middle East Program Summer Intern ๐ Policy Research, Washington D.C. ๐บ๐ธ
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is offering a full-time, paid Summer 2026 internship within its Middle East Program in Washington, D.C. This is a substantive research and policy role โ not a coffee-fetching gig โ where you’ll contribute directly to high-level analysis on one of the world’s most complex and consequential regions.
๐ Did You Know? Washington, D.C. is home to more think tanks per capita than almost any city in the world โ making it the global nerve centre for policy research, international affairs, and strategic analysis.
What Will You Do?
๐ Compile research briefs and literature reviews for fellows and senior research staff
โ๏ธ Attend virtual or in-person events and produce detailed event summaries
๐ Pitch and research content for the Middle East Program newsletter, including the “Charting the Middle East” chart series
๐ Support maintenance of the programme’s website, impact tracker, and contact database
๐๏ธ Assist with other administrative and programmatic tasks as needed
๐ Did You Know? CSIS was founded in 1962 and has grown into one of the world’s top-ranked think tanks, consistently placing among the most influential policy research institutions globally โ with over 120 analysts working on international security and geopolitics.
Who Can Apply?
๐ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Middle East studies, international affairs, political science, or a related field
๐ Minimum 3.5 GPA on a U.S. scale (or equivalent)
๐ Strong demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the Middle East
โ๏ธ Outstanding written, research, and oral communication skills in English
๐ง A creative mindset and enthusiasm for challenging, intellectually demanding assignments
๐ฃ๏ธ Working knowledge of Arabic, Persian, and/or Hebrew is strongly preferred (reading and listening skills)
๐ Candidates with skills in data analysis and visualisation, AI knowledge, or Gulf experience are especially encouraged to apply
โ๏ธ Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
Compensation
๐ต $18.00/hour โ current undergraduate students
๐ต $19.00/hour โ candidates holding a bachelor’s degree
๐ต $20.00/hour โ candidates holding a master’s degree
How to Apply
๐ Submit a rรฉsumรฉ, cover letter, a writing sample of up to five double-spaced pages, and all available college transcripts
โ๏ธ Writing samples should demonstrate policy-relevant research and writing on the Middle East region
๐ฌ Additional references may be requested if you advance in the hiring process
Key Information
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