CSIS Middle East Program ยท 14 hours ago
Intern - Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business (Spring 2026)
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $20/hrThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit organization focused on global security and prosperity. They are seeking a research intern to support the Economics Program, focusing on international economic issues and their impact on U.S. competitiveness and economic security.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Work directly with the Economics Program team on ongoing and future projects, including analysis of supply chains, climate change and trade, sustainable development, digital trade, trade and economic arrangements, global economic governance, multilateral institutions, trade facilitation, and foreign investment
Conduct research and assist with writing reports, quantitative data analysis, and other research products on international economic topics
Establish and maintain strong working relationships within CSIS and with other organizations under the guidance of the program
Identify, attend, and take notes on virtual internal and external events relevant to the work of the Economics Program
Assist as needed on ad hoc projects or requests, as directed by program staff
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate (junior standing or above), graduate, or recent graduate candidate
Completed coursework in international trade
Background in trade and economics
Good research and writing skills
Advanced econometric and data science skills
Demonstrated experience analyzing economic data
Creating insightful data visualizations
Strong English-language writing and research skills
Detail-oriented under pressure
Critical and creative thinkers
Ability to thrive in an independent working environment with tight deadlines
Ability to function well as part of a friendly, small, and close-knit team
Prior professional experience
Strong communication skills
Self-disciplined
Detail oriented
Preferred
Practical and/or academic background in international trade and investment policy
International economics
International finance
International relations
Climate change and sustainability policy
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
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase