Economic & Financial Power Research Fall Internship

Internship Opportunities The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a Washington, DC-based nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy. 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.

FDD does not accept donations from any foreign governments.

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies offers a variety of internship opportunities designed to provide meaningful professional development. 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. The organization offers stipends and can assist students seeking academic credit;

however, stipend eligibility requirements must be met. FDD provides both hybrid and remote internship options.

FDD's Center on Economic and Financial Power (CEFP) seeks a full-time or part-time intern. The intern will work closely with the CEFP team to provide research support for critical projects relating to U.S. economic security. 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.

CEFP is looking for candidates with research experience, strong writing skills, and an interest in the intersection of U.S. foreign, national security, and economic policy. For more background on CEFP, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Must 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. Data Analytics, and/or a relevant STEM field of study.
• Interns should have knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, as well as basic Excel skills.
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.