Spring 2027 Cyber and Technology Innovation 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 conduct research on the cyber capabilities and intentions of U.S. adversaries, as well as policy and technological solutions to related challenges. You will support work at the intersection of cyber, national security, and economic power.
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.
- Submit a resume or CV, cover letter, writing sample of no more than three pages, and unofficial transcript.
- Have an interest in cyber, national security, and economic power.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on the cyber capabilities and intentions of U.S. adversaries.
- Research policy and technological solutions to cyber-related challenges.
Benefits
- Stipend eligibility
- Assistance seeking academic credit
