Russia Program 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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About the Role
You will conduct research on Russia-related projects, including the Russian military, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and Western economic warfare with Russia. You will apply your research and writing skills to support program work.
Requirements
- Have research experience.
- Demonstrate strong writing skills.
- Maintain at least a 3.2 GPA.
- Complete relevant coursework in international relations, security studies, history, communications, journalism, international economics, political science, computer science, or a relevant STEM field.
- Use Microsoft Office programs including Word and basic Excel.
- Commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on projects related to Russia.
- Research the Russian military, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and Western economic warfare with Russia.
Benefits
- Stipends for eligible interns.
- Assistance seeking academic credit.