πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Paid Internship in the USA πŸ›οΈ Middle East Program Summer Intern 🌍 Policy Research, Washington D.C. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Paid Internship in the USA πŸ›οΈ Middle East Program Summer Intern 🌍 Policy Research, Washington D.C. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Paid Internship in the USA πŸ›οΈ Middle East Program Summer Intern 🌍 Policy Research, Washington D.C. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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 β€” not a coffee-fetching gig β€” where you’ll contribute directly to high-level analysis on one of the world’s most complex and consequential regions.

🌍 Did You Know? Washington, D.C. is home to more think tanks per capita than almost any city in the world β€” making it the global nerve centre for policy research, international affairs, and strategic analysis.

What Will You Do?

πŸ“š Compile research briefs and literature reviews for fellows and senior research staff
✍️ Attend virtual or in-person events and produce detailed event summaries
πŸ“Š Pitch and research content for the Middle East Program newsletter, including the “Charting the Middle East” chart series
🌐 Support maintenance of the programme’s website, impact tracker, and contact database
πŸ—‚οΈ Assist with other administrative and programmatic tasks as needed
🌍 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 β€” with over 120 analysts working on international security and geopolitics.

Who Can Apply?

πŸŽ“ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Middle East studies, international affairs, political science, or a related field
πŸ“ˆ Minimum 3.5 GPA on a U.S. scale (or equivalent)
🌍 Strong demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the Middle East
✍️ Outstanding written, research, and oral communication skills in English
🧠 A creative mindset and enthusiasm for challenging, intellectually demanding assignments
πŸ—£οΈ Working knowledge of Arabic, Persian, and/or Hebrew is strongly preferred (reading and listening skills)
πŸ“Š Candidates with skills in data analysis and visualisation, AI knowledge, or Gulf experience are especially encouraged to apply
βš–οΈ Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

Compensation

πŸ’΅ $18.00/hour β€” current undergraduate students
πŸ’΅ $19.00/hour β€” candidates holding a bachelor’s degree
πŸ’΅ $20.00/hour β€” candidates holding a master’s degree

How to Apply

πŸ“„ Submit a rΓ©sumΓ©, cover letter, a writing sample of up to five double-spaced pages, and all available college transcripts
✍️ Writing samples should demonstrate policy-relevant research and writing on the Middle East region
πŸ“¬ Additional references may be requested if you advance in the hiring process

Key Information

πŸ“… Period: End of May – End of August 2026
πŸ“ Location: Washington, D.C., USA (hybrid flexibility)
⏳ Deadline: 27 March 2026
πŸ’Ό Type: Full-time, Paid Internship
πŸ’΅ Pay: $18–$20/hour (based on education level)
βš–οΈ Eligibility: Must be legally authorised to work in the USA

Application Link

πŸ“Ž Apply directly through the official CSIS careers portal:
https://jobs.silkroad.com/CSIS/Careers/jobs/1750

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