FALL 2021 Wilson Center Maternal Health Initiative Internship

The Maternal Health Initiative (MHI) is seeking two paid part-time interns to contribute to the Dot-Mom column of the award-winning blog, New Security Beat; network with leading experts in the maternal health, reproductive health, and gender equity fields; and work closely with the friendly, dynamic maternal health team to develop communications and programmatic skills. Interns will work up to 20 hours per week from September 2021-December 2021, with the possibility of an extension through May 2022. At the moment, the Wilson Center is operating remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.…

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FALL 2021 Research Assistantship

Dr. Rachel Whitlark is seeking a part-time student assistant to aid with research on leaders, nuclear politics, and arms control negotiations. The candidates will assist her in collecting data on historical arms control treaty negotiation processes. As part of the research, assistantship students will obtain first-hand experience analyzing historical evidence and collecting data under the guidance of Dr. Whitlark. All applicants must be current Georgia Tech students, though the assistantship will be remote. Students will be paid $10-$12 per hour depending on experience level. RAs are expected to work approximately…

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Foreign Brief Geopolitical Research Analyst

Foreign Brief is an Australian-based geopolitical assessment startup that specializes in linking current global developments in the political, economic, and security arenas to medium and long-term trends. They are seeking a part-time research analyst to conduct research over the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This position is unpaid and will function remotely. The deadline to apply for this opportunity is October 5, 2021. Responsibilities Produce two 200-word articles per week, covering relevant geopolitical events Participate in meetings and training with other analysts and editors Provide feedback to technical teams working on publication…

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Fall 2021 InterAction Humanitarian Policy and Practice Intern

InterAction is the largest U.S.-based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations. They work with low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination. They are seeking an intern for their Humanitarian Policy and Practice team. Interns who work full-time will receive a stipend of $1000 (and pro-rated for those who work…

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FALL 2021 DT Global Climate Change and EDGE Internship

DT Global is an international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments.  They are seeking an intern to support their Economic Development, Governance, and Environment (EDGE) practice by providing support to the climate change home-office Program Management Unit (PMU). Interns will work from the Washington, DC office. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Responsibilities Climate Change Project Management Unit Gather information regarding USAID and donor partner climate change activities and plans, global climate trends, and USG policy…

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FALL 2021 Candid Data Science Internship

Candid is an international nonprofit organization that connects people who want to implement positive change in the world with the resources they need to put their plans into action.  Candid’s data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants are the most comprehensive in the world. They are seeking a resourceful, creative, conscientious, and detail-oriented intern to work closely with the Candid Data Science team to address problems in natural language processing. This intern will work up to 19 hours per week, during the hours of 9 am to 5 pm during…

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FALL 2021 Stimson Nuclear Safeguards Internship

The Stimson Nuclear Safeguards Program (NSP) provides an internship with the opportunity to gain experience in nuclear ono-proliferation, nuclear materials security, and control. The main goal of the NSP is to examine the resiliency of the verification system that underpins the nuclear non-proliferation regime. Internship opportunities include an independent project, presentation, feature article on the website, and the contribution of analysis-driven content to program projects. Although virtual, the Nuclear Safeguards team prioritizes providing networking opportunities and professional development experiences to the intern, including participating in program meetings with international security…

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FALL 2021 Stimson Center Blockchain in Practice Internship

Stimson’s Blockchain in Practice (BiP) Program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain experience with non-proliferation, international security, and blockchain technology.  Internship opportunities include an independent project, presentation, feature article on the website, and the contribution of analysis-driven content to program projects. Although virtual, the BiP team prioritizes providing networking opportunities and professional development experiences to the intern, including participating in program meetings with international security experts and setting up one-to-one informational interviews. The deadline to apply is August 2, 2021, at 11:59 pm ET. Responsibilities Research and administrative…

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FALL 2021 East-West Center Young Professionals Program

The East-West Center was established by the US Congress in 1960 to provide information and analysis on policy issues between the United States and the Indo-Pacific region. The institution is an independent, public, nonprofit organization with a worldwide network of 65,000 alumni and more than 1,100 partner organizations. The Center’s Young Professionals Program offers the chance for students and recent graduates (particularly graduate-level students) to gain first-hand training and experience in US-Asia research. Participants will join either remotely, in person, or hybrid depending on COVID-19 restrictions. VACCINATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. Participants…

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Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy Internship

The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration, and International Economic Policy is seeking an intern for the fall semester.  The intern will work closely with the subcommittee staff to support the legislative process. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, professional, hard-working, and detail-oriented, with strong writing and communication skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The internship is a U.S.-based remote eligible position beginning the week of August 30. Undergraduate or graduate school students and recent alumni interested in foreign affairs and Western…

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