Description

Hudson Institute seeks interns to support our work on human rights and national security challenges in Asia. If selected, you will conduct in-depth research on issues related to human rights violations in China, North Korea, and Southeast Asia. Subjects can include, but are not limited to democracy and governance challenges, technology and authoritarianism, atrocity prevention, refugee relief, religious freedom, human trafficking and forced labor, among other subjects. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the field, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their scholar. Onsite interns also attend weekly educational events featuring experts from Hudson Institute and across Washington, DC.

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Responsibilities

Conducting substantive research for reports and articles;
Co-authoring op-eds and drafting brief portions of reports;
Keeping the scholar and team up to date on current events;
Assisting the scholar with research projects and presentations;
Attending meetings and networking with other scholars in the field;
Editing and conducting research for articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing papers;
Assisting with administrative tasks and event support.

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single .pdf file. Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.

Requirements

Applicants should

Be current students working toward, or recent graduates holding, a degree in political science, international relations, history, economics, regional studies, technology policy, or related fields;
Possess strong research, writing, editing, and analytical capabilities;
Excellent and clear writing skills are a must;
Have familiarity with Asia, and/or human rights, and/or foreign policy. It’s a plus if candidates possess a particular country or issue of interest.
Korean or Mandarin language skills are a plus, but not required;
Communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal skills;
Manage their time wisely to independently complete work assignments;
Be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications;
Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and reliability.

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