China Research Fall 2026 Internship
FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit research center focused on technology innovation, cybersecurity, AI-related threats, and U.S. national security.
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About FDD Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
CCTI is an internal center of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. It combines research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary study to develop technology, governance, and policy responses to cyber and emerging-technology threats. Its stated initiatives include CSC 2.0, the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab, and cyber-enabled economic warfare research.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will analyze Chinese primary sources and perspectives on the Chinese Communist Party's military, economic, and diplomatic competition. You will collect primary-source data, conduct literature reviews, and analyze China's competitive orientation toward the United States and its allies and partners.
Requirements
- At least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Relevant coursework in International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word
- Basic Excel skills
- Commitment of at least 22 hours per week
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Analyze Chinese primary sources and perspectives
- Collect primary-source data
- Conduct literature reviews
- Analyze China's competitive orientation toward the United States and its allies and partners
Benefits
- Stipends for eligible interns
- Assistance seeking academic credit
- Hybrid and remote internship options