Fall Intern, ASPI Center Analysis; Global Public Health or Remote

Location
:
New York or Remote

Department
:
Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis (CCA)

Reports to
:

Managing Director of CCA

Job Type
:

Temporary

Compensation
: $/hour

Schedule
:
October – December 2026

SUMMARY:

The Center for China Analysis (CCA) is part of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), a think- and do- tank with a policy-solving mandate that tackles major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security and diplomacy; trade, investment, and innovation; climate and energy; and society, technology, and public health.

Established in 2022, CCA is committed to decoding China's complexities with an "inside-out" approach by offering evidence-based, independent, and policy-relevant analyses with a balanced, holistic, and human-centered focus, covering Chinese domestic politics; economy and technology; foreign policy and national security; climate, energy and the environment; society, public health, and education.

CCA is seeking an Intern on Global Public Health to support the work on research, program development, and policy engagement at the intersection of global health, U.S.–China relations, and international cooperation. The intern will gain exposure to policy research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the development of public-facing and internal materials. The role is well suited for a student or recent graduate interested in global health, international affairs, public policy, U.S.–China relations, or related fields.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct desk research on global public health issues, with a particular focus on U.S.–China health cooperation and emerging global health challenges.
• Track developments in global health policy, international health institutions, and health-related U.S.–China engagement.
• Compile and analyze research, data, and expert perspectives to support policy briefs, articles, presentations, and other outputs.
• Prepare background memos, literature reviews, briefing materials, and research summaries, as well as social media posts, event materials, and web content.
• Monitor relevant academic publications, government announcements, think tank reports, and international media.
• Support the planning and execution of round tables, public programs, expert meetings, and other events related to global public health.
• Assist with speaker research, invitations, briefing materials, agendas, and event logistics.
• Prepare meeting notes and follow-up materials.
• Support the preparation of presentations and other communications materials.
• Maintain research and stakeholder databases and help organize project materials.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates are expected to commit to a minimum of 18 hours per week for a period of at least 12 weeks;
• Current graduate or undergraduate student;
• Familiarity with China policy issues through previous academic study and/or internship experience;
• Must have the ability to work independently;
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and social media platforms;
• Flexibility with handling diverse tasks;
• Advanced/native fluency in English and Chinese;
• Must have U.S. work authorization.

COMPENSATION:

Interns are paid $17.00-$18.40 per hour.

ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:

Founded in 1956, Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. We provide a platform for dialogue and encourage a diversity of views as we try to find the most effective ways forward. Headquartered in New York City, the organization has thirteen other Centers around the world with a global staff of over 200.

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.