🇺🇸 Paid Internship in the USA 🌏 Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative Summer Intern 🚢 Maritime Security & Asia-Pacific Policy, Washington D.C. 🇺🇸
The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) at CSIS is one of the world’s leading platforms for analysis and policy exchange on maritime security in the Asia-Pacific — tracking territorial disputes, monitoring military activity, and cutting through misinformation in some of the world’s most contested waters. This paid summer internship in Washington D.C. offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to high-impact research, multimedia publications, and social media content on South China Sea, East China Sea, and Indian Ocean issues.
🌍 Did You Know? The South China Sea is one of the world’s most strategically contested bodies of water — carrying an estimated one-third of global shipping trade annually and sitting at the centre of overlapping territorial claims by multiple nations. Organisations like AMTI use satellite imagery, open-source data, and expert analysis to track developments in real time and promote evidence-based policy dialogue.
What Will You Do?
🔬 Contribute to a variety of long-term research projects on maritime security and Asia-Pacific geopolitics
📰 Help compile and prepare AMTI Features — in-depth analytical publications released every 2 to 4 weeks
📱 Contribute to the programme’s social media presence, helping communicate complex policy issues to a broader audience
🗂️ Provide general programme support across the fast-paced, dynamic AMTI team
🌐 Potentially contribute to web content management and multimedia products published on the AMTI platform
🗺️ Apply GIS or data visualisation skills if available to support map-based analysis and publications
🌍 Did You Know? Washington D.C. is home to CSIS — consistently ranked among the top think tanks in the world — alongside dozens of other leading policy institutions. The city’s unique concentration of government, diplomacy, and strategic research makes it the ultimate launchpad for a career in international security, foreign policy, or global affairs.
Who Can Apply?
🎓 At least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student, or a recent graduate from an accredited institution
📈 Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 U.S. scale (or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution)
⚖️ Must be legally authorised to work in the United States
🌏 Strong foundation in Asia-Pacific studies, international relations, security studies, and/or maritime law
✍️ Excellent research and writing skills in English — a writing sample on Asian maritime issues is strongly recommended
🗺️ Deep understanding of the political climate, history, and legal/security issues of the Asia-Pacific, South China Sea, East China Sea, and Indian Ocean
💻 Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; knowledge of web design, content management, social media, and/or GIS is a strong plus
🏆 Priority given to candidates pursuing or holding a master’s degree and those able to commit to a full internship period
Compensation
💵 $18.00/hour — current undergraduate students
💵 $19.00/hour — candidates holding a bachelor’s degree
💵 $20.00/hour — candidates holding a master’s degree
How to Apply
📄 Submit via the online portal at careers.csis.org — application instructions must be followed exactly or your application may be rejected
📋 Required documents: résumé, one-page cover letter, recent transcript, and a writing sample of 500–1,500 words (Asian maritime topics strongly recommended)
📝 Include your name on all application materials — PDFs are preferred for all documents
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