🇺🇸 Paid Internship in the USA 🇯🇵 Japan Chair Summer Intern 🌏 U.S.-Japan Relations & Indo-Pacific Policy, Washington D.C. 🇺🇸
The Japan Chair at CSIS is one of Washington's most respected venues for the study of U.S.-Japan relations and Indo-Pacific strategy — covering everything from Japanese domestic politics and defence policy to bilateral economic ties and regional security dynamics. This paid summer internship places you at the centre of that work, contributing to research, drafting policy materials, and supporting a programme that shapes how policymakers think about one of America's most critical alliances.
🌍 Did You Know? The U.S.-Japan alliance — formally established by the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security in 1960 — is widely regarded as the cornerstone of security in the Indo-Pacific. Japan hosts approximately 54,000 U.S. military personnel across dozens of facilities, making it the largest U.S. overseas military presence in the world and a critical anchor for regional stability.
What Will You Do?
🔬 Conduct research on issues shaping Japanese domestic politics, U.S.-Japan relations, and U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region
✍️ Draft research memos, presentations, reports, and event summaries for programme staff
🎙️ Provide logistical and administrative support for programme events and research projects
🗂️ Perform general office support tasks across the Japan Chair team
🇯🇵 Utilise Japanese-language sources to support original research and analysis
🌍 Did You Know? Japan's strategic importance has grown dramatically in recent years — in 2022 Japan announced its largest defence budget increase since World War II, committing to double defence spending to 2% of GDP. This shift is reshaping the entire Indo-Pacific security architecture and generating intense policy debate in Washington, Tokyo, and beyond.
Who Can Apply?
🎓 At least a college junior, graduate student, or recent graduate in Japan studies, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related field
📈 Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 U.S. scale (or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution)
⚖️ Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
🌏 Demonstrated interest in the Indo-Pacific region and familiarity with Japanese foreign and defence policy
🇯🇵 Ability to conduct research using Japanese-language original sources is required
✍️ Strong communication, research, and writing skills in English
💪 Able to work independently and within a team, managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
💻 Proficiency with Microsoft Office
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
📋 Required documents: résumé, cover letter, college transcript (official or unofficial), and a short writing sample
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