Russia And Europe Research Internship Fall 2023

The Quincy Institute (QI) Internship Program provides an opportunity for undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates from diverse backgrounds to engage in career exploration and development.

The mission of QI’s Internship Program is to provide students and recent graduates a meaningful and practical work experience related to the student’s field of study or career interest. Interns will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings, attend external as well as QI events online or in-person.

This is a paid part-time position (15-19 hours/week). Interns will be able to work remotely (limited to CA, DC, NY, VA, MD, WA, FL, GA, IL and ME) or from the Quincy Institute’s Washington, DC office. Interns are paid at the rate of $17.00 per hour, up to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample. Application deadline is July 24th, 2023.

Responsibilities

• This research will contribute to products that range from original policy research to rapid analysis to op-ed writing
• Provide research support to other Quincy Institute staff as needed
• Assist with general administrative work for the Quincy Institute, as needed
• Research will consist of both background reading (books, essays, surveys and reports) and tracking the daily and weekly news on these subjects
• Opportunity to submit own writing for publication by the Quincy Institute
• The candidate will primarily assist senior staff in researching issues related to Russia, the countries of the former USSR, NATO and the European Union, and US policy towards these countries and regions

Qualifications

• Familiarity with issues related to U.S. foreign and security policy and ongoing policy debates in the United States
• Proficient technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications
• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, or a related field in the social sciences or humanities, or be a recent graduate in the aforementioned areas
• Strong writing and research skills, including basic familiarity with AP style
• Basic understanding of data analysis and presentation
• Background knowledge and interest on issues related to Europe and the former USSR, as well as the IR theory of restraint
• Demonstrate keen interest in the foreign policy approach of the Quincy Institute and an interest in working in a dynamic and ambitious environment

The application closes on July 24th, 2023.

About The Quincy Institute

Quincy Institute is a newly formed public policy think tank in Washington, DC, whose mission is to promote ideas that move US foreign policy away from endless war and toward vigorous diplomacy in the pursuit of international peace. It envisions a world where peace is the norm and war the exception. The Institute operates independently of any political party.

Quincy Institute is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, ability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.