Economic & Financial Power Research Fall Internship
Nichols College · Dudley, Massachusetts, USA
- Internship
About the role
Position
Economic & Financial Power Research Fall 2026 Internship
Recruitment Timeline
Recruitment began on June 16, 2026 and the job listing expires on July 17, 2026.
Internship Category
Exploring General Business & Beyond
About FDD's Internship Program
Based in downtown Washington, D.C., the Foundation for Defense of Democracies offers internship opportunities. All interns receive a stipend and have the chance to engage in a twice‑monthly speaker series. Interns can earn academic credit and work closely with senior staff.
Role
The 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 on U.S. economic security projects, including sanctions and economic statecraft, illicit finance, global corruption risks, supply chain dependencies, trade enforcement, digital currencies, and positive economic power projection. For more background on CEFP, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
Required Qualifications
- 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 International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Data Analytics, 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
Required Application Materials
- 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)
Additional Instructions
Please specify the department(s) for which you would like to be considered in your cover letter. Submit a separate application for each position of interest.
Position ID
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