Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) · 21 hours ago
Intern - Missile Defense Project (Spring 2026)
Washington, DC, US
Internship
Hybrid
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. The CSIS Missile Defense Project is seeking an intern to support research activities related to air and missile defense, long-range strike, and emerging military technologies.
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Responsibilities
Research assistance for MDP’s various publications and products
Updating the project’s website, missilethreat.csis.org
Assist with data collection, management, and visualizations
Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing
Copyediting support for written publications
Assist with other administrative tasks as needed
Ability to commit to working full-time (35 hours/week) for at least three months consecutively
Qualification
Required
Must be at least a college junior, graduate student, or a recent graduate
Must have at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
Interest or experience in missile defense, nuclear policy, or emerging technologies
Excellent record in an academic or research environment
Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to work independently
Eligible to work in the United States
Ability to commit to working full-time (35 hours/week) for at least three months consecutively
Preferred
Experience in graphic design or illustrating software such as Canva is a plus
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
201-500 employees
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