Intern

Summary

Join the Quincy Institute (QI) as a Research Intern for its East Asia Program and gain practical experience in U.S. foreign policy. This internship offers opportunities to contribute to policy research, analyze breaking news, and assist with congressional outreach. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing and research skills, academic background in relevant fields, and familiarity with data analysis. The position is paid hourly, with remote work options available. The application deadline is April 27th, 2025.

Requirements

• Enrolled in (or have recently completed) an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, or regional studies
• Demonstrate academic coursework or professional experience relating to East Asian security and foreign policy issues
• Strong writing and research skills
• Proficient in basic technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications

Responsibilities

• Primarily assist in researching issues related to U.S. foreign policy toward East Asia, contributing to products that range from original policy research to rapid reaction analysis of breaking news to op-ed writing
• Closely follow the daily and weekly news cycle, tracking issues of relevance to ongoing research and to U.S. relations with East Asia
• Assist in duties related to congressional outreach, communications, and tracking political developments relevant to ongoing research
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the restraint-oriented approach of the Quincy Institute and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization applications (Tableau, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Chinese or Japanese

Benefits

• $17.25 - $17.50 an hour
• This position pays $17.50 per hour with an average of 19 hours per week
• Interns will be able to work entirely remotely or for local DMV residents, from the Quincy Institute’s Washington, DC office