Peace and Security in the Middle East Research Internship

Hudson Institute is seeking an intern to support the Institute's Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in these fields, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their scholar. Onsite interns also attend weekly events featuring experts from Hudson Institute and across Washington, DC. Applicants should have a strong interest in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. A strong background in research, writing, and editing is preferred. Students who speak Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew, or Persian are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Gathering and analyzing data for inclusion in reports and articles;
• Keeping the scholar and team up to date on current events;
• Assisting the scholar with research projects and presentations;
• Assisting with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing papers;
• Assisting with administrative tasks and event support.

Qualifications:

Recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in international relations, Middle Eastern studies, history, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines. They should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

How to Apply:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single .pdf file. Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.