Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) · 2 months ago
Intern - Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics (Spring 2026)
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit organization focused on global security and prosperity. They are seeking part-time paid research interns to support research and analysis related to China's economy and its commercial relationships from January 2025 to May 2025.
EducationEventsNational SecurityNon ProfitPoliticsSecurity
Responsibilities
Collecting data on industrial policy, including firm-level data and government budgets in China and other economies
Conducting research on industrial policy-related literature and news in China and other economies
Assisting in qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, and writing for publications
Writing event summaries
Providing logistical and administrative support for projects and events
Drafting communications materials for program promotion, such as newsletters and social media content
Performing a variety of other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least a current undergraduate senior
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
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must be able to be on-site
Must be able to commit to 20 hours a week
Must have strong research, analysis, and writing skills
Must have familiarity with Excel as well as data collection, cleaning, and visualization experience
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Must have the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
Must demonstrate academic or professional background in China's political economy, international trade and finance, macroeconomy or technology
Preferred
Data analysis and web scraping skills are a plus
The Trustee Chair is seeking to hire at least one intern with strong Chinese-language skills
The second intern will ideally have strong skills in collecting and analyzing data
Company
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Established in Washington, D.C., 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.
Founded in 1962
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