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Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) · 1 month ago

Intern - Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business (Spring 2026)

Washington, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $20/hr

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit organization focused on providing strategic insights into global security and prosperity. They are seeking a Summer/Fall research intern to support the Economics Program, focusing on international economic issues and U.S. competitiveness.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

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

EconometricsData analysisResearch skillsWriting skillsInternational tradeInternational economicsInternational financeCommunication skillsCritical thinkingCreative thinkingDetail-orientedTeamwork

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 and 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

Strong communication skills

Self-disciplined

Prior professional experience

Preferred

International trade and investment policy

International economics

International finance

International relations

Climate change and sustainability policy

Company

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

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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

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.csis.org

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