Data Visualization 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 collect and analyze datasets, create visual stories, and build interactive web graphics. You will design data-driven visuals for digital platforms and develop engaging social-media content related to foreign policy and national security.
Requirements
- At least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Relevant coursework in Data Science, Visual Communication Design, Data Journalism, Computer Science, Statistics, International Relations, Political Science, or a relevant STEM field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Commitment of at least 22 hours per week
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze datasets
- Build interactive web graphics
- Design data-driven visuals for digital platforms
- Develop social-media content
Benefits
- Stipends for eligible interns
- Assistance seeking academic credit
- Hybrid and remote internship options