Military and Political Power 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 support research and analysis projects related to United States defense strategy and policy. You will work with the senior director, apply strong research and writing skills, and contribute timely, rigorous analysis.
Requirements
- Have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Have relevant coursework in International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field.
- Have a demonstrated record of excellence with strong research and writing skills.
- Know Microsoft Office programs including Word and have basic Excel skills.
- Commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Support research and analysis projects related to United States defense strategy and policy.
- Work closely with the senior director on assigned projects.
- Contribute rigorous and timely research and analysis.
Benefits
- Stipends for eligible interns.
- Assistance seeking academic credit.
- Hybrid and remote internship options.