Spring 2027 Military and Political Power 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 work closely with the CMPP Senior Director on projects related to United States defense strategy and policy. You will conduct rigorous research and analysis supporting the Center on Military and Political Power.
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 a record of excellence with strong research and writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on projects related to United States defense strategy and policy.
- Provide research and analysis for Center on Military and Political Power projects.
Benefits
- Hybrid and remote internship options.
- Assistance for students seeking academic credit.