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Research Intern, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, Fall 2026

Hudson Institute

Washington, DC • On-site

Internship

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description

Hudson Institute seeks an intern to begin immediately in support of Senior Fellow Mike Doran's work on Middle East policy. This intern will provide research and administrative support to the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the Middle East and North Africa, interns will spend significant time in discussion with regional experts. Those who work onsite will also have the opportunity to assist with, and attend, Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC.  The fall internship program will run from August 24 to December 4.   


About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.


Responsibilities include

  • Gathering and analyzing data for inclusion in reports and articles
  • Writing literature reviews using gathered data
  • Keeping the expert and team up to date on current events
  • Assisting the expert with research projects and presentations
  • Assisting with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing memos
  • Creating databases of department contacts
  • Assisting with administrative tasks and event support

How to Apply:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single PDF to the cover letter file upload. Please title the document "First, Last Application" (e.g. Jane Doe Application). Those who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified.


Due to the large volume of applications, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.

Requirements

  • Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in history, political science, international relations, economics, security studies, Middle Eastern studies, or related fields.
  • Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in diplomacy issues in the Middle East and/or North Africa.
  • Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines.
  • Candidates should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Especially interested in candidates with Hebrew, Persian, Mandarin, and Russian skills. Please indicate your language abilities in your application.

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