CSIS Middle East Program · 2 days ago
Intern - Renewing American Innovation Project (Spring 2026)
Washington, DC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 WinterThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit organization focused on providing strategic insights and policy solutions related to global security. They are seeking an intern to support the Renewing American Innovation project, which addresses issues in science, innovation, and technology policy in the United States.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Providing research and administrative support for project staff and the program’s network of senior advisers
Copyediting long- and short-form publications and other research products
Writing on innovation and technology policy or other related topics as assigned for the Perspectives on Innovation blog and Innovation Lightbulb newsletter
Assisting in public and private event planning and execution
Managing and maintaining RAI’s social media pages
Drafting RAI’s biweekly newsletter, The Innovation Hub
Taking and distributing memos from internal and external meetings to RAI staff
Assisting as needed on ad hoc projects or requests
Qualification
Required
Must be in final year of undergraduate degree program, recent graduate (within past year), or current graduate student
Must have obtained or must be pursuing a BA or MA in International Affairs, Political Science, Public Policy, or intellectual property law, or STEM field
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
Familiarity with U.S. foreign policy and national security establishment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong writing skills tailored for a policy audience
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and concisely
Demonstrated familiarity and experience with social media platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred
Demonstrated interest in science and technology policy preferred
Company
CSIS Middle East Program
Established in Washington, DC over 60 years ago, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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