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Internships

Internships at CSIS CSIS offers full and part-time internships in the fall, spring and summer for undergraduates, advanced students, and recent graduates who are interested in gaining practical experience in public policy. Interns participate in a variety of activities that support individual programs, including research, writing, and project development.


Eligibility:
  • Must be at least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student or a recent graduate.
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Application Deadlines 

CSIS accepts incoming applications during the time frames listed below. You will not be able to access the online application system during periods of time that fall outside these established windows.


Accepting Applications through Closing Deadline for Applications
Fall Semester May 15 -- July 15
Spring Semester August 15 -- November 30
Summer Semester January 15 -- March 15








CSIS only accepts applications sent electronically through the online system.  We do not accept direct mailings or in-person paper submissions. To apply for the spring semester, please click here.

Many of our internships are unpaid, however, we do have some stipends that we award each semester based on an applicant’s demonstrated financial need. To be considered for a stipend, you must complete the financial aid questions listed on the application. Disclosure of this information is voluntary and will be kept strictly confidential.

In the meantime, visit the website of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy to see the programs available to CSIS interns.

Employment Opportunities

The Center for Strategic and International Studies is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. CSIS complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.

If you are interested in applying for an open position, please forward a resume and letter of interest, including salary requirements to: Employment@csis.org

Application materials will be carefully reviewed, and interview decisions will be based on how closely an applicant’s background and experience matches the needs of the open position. Due to the large volume of resumes we are unable to personally acknowledge each applicant, only those applicants selected for an interview will be personally contacted. No phone calls, please.

Closing Date
Job Title
Job Type
November 31 CSIS Center for Global Health Policy Global Health Associate
Employee
November 31 CSIS Center for Global Health Policy Deputy Director
Employee
December 31 Research Assistant, Scholl Chair in International Business
Employee
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