Economic & Financial Power Research Fall 2026 Internship Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesEconomic & Financial Power Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. EligibilityMust have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science.
Economic & Financial Power Research Fall 2026 Internship FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, INCEconomic & Financial Power Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options - all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. Projects may include working on issues related to sanctions and economic statecraft, illicit finance, global corruption risks, supply chain dependencies, trade enforcement, digital currencies, and positive economic power projection.
Summer 2027 AI Applied Research Internship The Nuclear CompanySummer 2027 AI Applied Research InternshipWashingtonOur Applied Research and AI team works on the open problems that decide how a fleet of plants gets built: sequencing construction across many concurrent sites, allocating capital under deep uncertainty, and keeping a distributed critical infrastructure secure. The actual pay offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
Turkey Research Fall 2026 Internship Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesTurkey Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. EligibilityMust have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science.
Middle East Research Fall 2026 Internship Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesMiddle East Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. EligibilityMust have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science.
Russia Program Research Fall 2026 Internship Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesRussia Program Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. EligibilityMust have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science.
Israel Program Research Fall 2026 Internship Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesIsrael Program Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCThe ability to conduct research in a foreign language especially Arabic or Hebrew is a plus but not requiredEligibilityMust have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science. FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations.
China Research Fall 2026 Internship Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesChina Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. EligibilityMust have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science.
International Organizations Research Fall 2026 Internship Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesInternational Organizations Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCThe intern will work closely with FDD experts to conduct research for FDD's International Organizations Program, including research into how U.S. adversaries - including China, Russia, Iran, Syria and others - co-opt specific international institutions, arms control and general lawfare. FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations.
Israel Program Research Fall 2026 Internship FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, INCIsrael Program Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options - all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. Interns participate in a twice-monthly speaker series featuring senior staff members in a small-group setting and are encouraged to strengthen their academic and analytical skills through close collaboration with FDD scholars and experts.
Turkey Research Fall 2026 Internship FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, INCTurkey Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options - all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. Interns participate in a twice-monthly speaker series featuring senior staff members in a small-group setting and are encouraged to strengthen their academic and analytical skills through close collaboration with FDD scholars and experts.
China Research Fall 2026 Internship FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, INCChina Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options - all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. The role will provide an opportunity to work closely with FDD Senior Fellow Craig Singleton as well as other members of the research team analyzing Chinese primary sources and perspectives on the Chinese Communist Party's approach to military, economic, and diplomatic competition.
International Organizations Research Fall 2026 Internship FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, INCInternational Organizations Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCThe intern will work closely with FDD experts to conduct research for FDD's International Organizations Program, including research into how U.S. adversaries - including China, Russia, Iran, Syria and others - co-opt specific international institutions, arms control and general lawfare. FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options - all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations.
Russia Program Research Fall 2026 Internship FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, INCRussia Program Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options - all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. Interns participate in a twice-monthly speaker series featuring senior staff members in a small-group setting and are encouraged to strengthen their academic and analytical skills through close collaboration with FDD scholars and experts.
Middle East Research Fall 2026 Internship FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, INCMiddle East Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options - all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. Interns participate in a twice-monthly speaker series featuring senior staff members in a small-group setting and are encouraged to strengthen their academic and analytical skills through close collaboration with FDD scholars and experts.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, & Learning Internships and Fellowships - June 2027 Field Office Deployment IJM Corp BhdMonitoring, Evaluation, Research, & Learning Internships and Fellowships - June 2027 Field Office DeploymentDCCoordinate the program design team (set the design process; schedule, organize and follow-up on workshops and meetings); Participate in the design process (conduct desk research, meet stakeholders, define program scope and focus, contribute to design workshops and meetings); Oversee proposal drafting (coordinate writing of the proposal, write specific sections, collate/edit others' contributions, draft logframes and other supporting components); Oversee proposal submission (synchronize with submission schedule, meet agreed deadlines); Develop new/revised data monitoring systems for gathering and analyzing project data on key program indicators. Master's degree in international development, evaluation, research, program management or another related field; Three+ years of project design, monitoring and evaluation experience, ideally in culturally diverse settings and on complex projects; Experience writing proposals and/or managing complex program data preferred; Excellent interpersonal skills; Excellent written communication skills; and.
Military & Political Power Research Fall 2026 Internship Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesMilitary & Political Power Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. EligibilityMust have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science.
Cyber & Technology Innovation Research Fall 2026 Internship Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesCyber & Technology Innovation Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. EligibilityMust have at least a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).Should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science.
Military & Political Power Research Fall 2026 Internship FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, INCMilitary & Political Power Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options - all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. CMPP is a center at FDD that promotes understanding of the defense strategies, policies, and capabilities necessary to deter and defeat threats to the freedom, security, and prosperity of Americans and our allies by providing rigorous, timely, and relevant research and analysis.
Cyber & Technology Innovation Research Fall 2026 Internship FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, INCCyber & Technology Innovation Research Fall 2026 InternshipWashington, DCFDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options - all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations. Interns will work closely with CCTI director Annie Fixler, senior policy analyst Jiwon Ma, and CCTI Senior Director RADM (ret) Mark Montgomery to conduct research on cyber capabilities and intentions of U.S. adversaries and on policy and technological solutions to these challenges.