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Hudson Institute · 1 month ago

Research Internship, Computer Science, Spring 2026

Washington,DC,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Hudson Institute is seeking a research intern focused on future warfare dynamics and military decision-making assessment. The intern will provide web-based application development and support to the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology team while developing wargame tools and assisting with workshops and events.

Non Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide front-end and/or back-end web-based application development, research, and administrative support to the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology team

Develop wargame tools for use in wargames with US and allied participants

Help assess new operational concepts and capabilities and their impacts on US and allied force design

Assist with workshops and wargames, and attend Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts

Qualification

Web application developmentResearch skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyComputer programmingEditing skillsAnalytical skillsProfessionalismInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsWriting skillsTime managementDetail-orientedReliability

Required

Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in computer science, statistics, economics, or a related field

Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in U.S. security and defense strategy

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

Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week

Remote work is not an option for this position. Please indicate that you intend to work in-person in your cover letter

Preferred

Strong candidates will have one or some of the following skills: math or computer programming

Company

Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future.

Founded in 1961

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.hudson.org/

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