Spring 2027 Middle East Research 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 projects related to Israel, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon. You will examine regional developments, politics, international relations, economic relations, and national security, working closely with research staff.
Requirements
- Maintain a minimum 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrate research experience and strong writing capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on projects related to Israel, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.
- Research regional developments, politics, international relations, economic relations, and national security.
Benefits
- Hybrid and remote internship options.
- Assistance for students seeking academic credit.