Research Internship, Center for Strategy and American Statecraft, Fall 2026

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C, dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. This internship offers students the opportunity to gain experience in policy research and provide support to the Center for Strategy and American Statecraft, while engaging with experts and attending relevant events.

What you'll do:

• Performing background research for weekly columns and podcasts
• Gathering and analyzing data for inclusion in reports and articles
• Keeping the expert and team up to date on current events
• Assisting the expert with research projects and presentations
• Assisting with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing memos
• Assisting with administrative tasks and event support

What they're looking for:

• Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, international relations, economics, security studies, history, or related fields
• Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in American foreign policy, public policy, workforce politics
• Candidates should be willing to research new topics every week across a range of regional foci
• 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 should be willing to work a minimum of 15 hours per week