Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Internships Available!

Please check the following internships that might interest you

1. One full-time intern for a project on China’s economic competitiveness (to start January 3) The CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies is currently seeking a graduate-student full-time intern for the Spring semester. Applicants should be interested in China’s economic development and business climate. It is preferable that applicants have knowledge of China's innovation and competitiveness policies and a strong understanding of Chinese economic policies. They would be expected to assist with the Freeman Chair’s ongoing efforts to examine China’s economic competitiveness, both at the firm level and the macro level, using both English and Chinese language sources. Also, they may have the opportunity to conduct research and write essays for publication with input and support from the Freeman Chair. They are also expected to provide administrative support to program meetings, conferences and other tasks. Intern stipend available commensurate with experience. Strong applicants may be accepted on a part-time basis. Please email your cover letter, resume, and references to freemanchair@csis.org by November 28, 2011 with the subject heading “China Competitiveness Freeman Chair Intern”.

2. One full-time intern for projects on China’s foreign and security policy and US-China relations (to start January 3) The CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies is also currently seeking one graduate-student full-time intern for the spring semester. Applicants should have strong writing, research, and analytical skills. They must demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines, work independently, and demonstrate a strong academic/professional background in Chinese foreign policy and national security issues. The intern would be expected to assist in research, writing and analysis for articles, conference reports, event summaries, grant proposals, and other such projects as dictated by program needs, as well as assist in spot and background research. The intern is also expected to provide administrative support to program meetings, conferences and other tasks. Please email your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to bbillingsley@csis.org by November 28, 2011 with the subject heading “CSIS Freeman Chair Internship Application.”

3. One full-time intern for projects on climate change, health and environmental issues in Asia-Pacific (to start January 4) The CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies seeks a full time intern for the Spring 2012 to assist in projects on climate change, health and environmental issues in Asia-Pacific. Applicants should have interest in U.S. foreign policy and climate security issues as well as China’s domestic transformation. Principal tasks will include primary and secondary source research, literature reviews, and concise, brief writing on a wide variety of topics in the Asia Pacific, and other research tasks as the project concludes. Intern will also be responsible for preparing monthly newsletter and assisting CSIS Fellow in projects connected to development of health services China. Candidates with demonstrated research experience in Asian-Pacific international relations and regional security issues will be most competitive. The ideal applicant will possess excellent English writing, editing and research skills, outstanding communication skills, and ability to manage correspondence over email. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook essential. Chinese language experience requisite. Strong applicants may be accepted on a part-time basis. Please include cover letter, resume, and references. Applicants should email freemanchair@csis.org by November 28, 2011, with the subject heading “Climate & Health Freeman Chair Intern.”