Spring 2027 China Program Internship
The Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) is an FDD research center advancing U.S. security and prosperity through technology innovation and cyber-policy research.
Funding history
About FDD Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
CCTI is an internal center of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies that combines adversary research, scientific experimentation, and interdisciplinary study to develop technology, governance, and policy responses to cybersecurity and emerging-technology threats. Its stated initiatives include CSC 2.0, the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab, and Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare research.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will collect and review Chinese primary-source data, conduct literature reviews, and analyze China's approach to competition with the United States and its allies and partners. You will support research on military, economic, and diplomatic issues.
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
- 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
- Collect primary-source data
- Conduct literature reviews
- Analyze China's competitive orientation toward the United States and its allies and partners
Benefits
- Stipends
- Assistance seeking academic credit