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Russia Research Internship SUMMER 2024
Location:
Washington, DC
Description:
Internship OpportunitiesThe Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated exclusively to promoting pluralism, defending democratic values, and fighting the ideologies that threaten democracy. The organization was founded shortly after 9/11 by a group of visionary philanthropists and policymakers to engage in the worldwide war of ideas and to support the defense of democratic societies under assault by terrorism and militant Islamism. FDD combines policy research, investigative journalism, strategic communications, and democracy and counterterrorism education.About FDD's Internship Program Based in downtown Washington, D.C., the Foundation for Defense of Democracies has a number of internship opportunities available. All FDD interns will have the opportunity to participate in a twice-monthly speaker series, which brings high-level DC officials and senior staff members to engage with interns in an intimate setting. FDD interns will be encouraged to build on their academic skills by working closely with senior staff. FDD is also happy to assist students who wish to earn academic credit for this internship. All internships are unpaid. *FDD's Russia Research program will move forward with both hybrid and remote internship options for the summer 2024 semester.* Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. It is recommended that interested candidates submit applications early. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Russia Research The Russia Research Program is seeking full-time and part-time interns. Interns will work closely with Dr. Ivana Stradner, research fellow and advisor to FDD's Barish Center for Media Integrity, and John Hardie, deputy director of FDD's Russia Program, to conduct research on projects related to Russia. Projects will focus on topics including Russia's information operations, cybersecurity, international organizations, the Russian military, Russia's war in Ukraine, and Western economic warfare with Russia. Those with an interest in Russia and foreign policy are strongly encouraged to apply. FDD is looking for interns with research experience and strong writing skills. The ability to conduct research in a foreign language - particularly Russian or Ukrainian - is a plus but not required. Eligibility 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. Computer science, 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. Application Materials Required Resume/CV Cover letter (Please review our website and include which FDD projects and issue areas resonate with you and why. Also indicate where you found this internship and your availability for the semester.) Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages) Unofficial transcript copy Please specify the department(s) for which you would like to be considered (feel free to indicate preferences) in your cover letter. While you may use the same cover letter for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each position of interest.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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Posted:
May 15 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire
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