Japan Chair Research Internship, Summer 2024

Hudson Institute seeks interns to support our Japan Chair. The intern will work on issues ranging from economic development to security. In this role, the intern will develop research skills and build knowledge of one of the world's fastest-growing regions through substantive research work, such as archival studies, writing articles, and drafting research memos for reports. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in these fields, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their expert. Onsite interns also attend weekly educational events featuring experts from Hudson Institute and across Washington, DC. This position is unpaid.
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 include

• Gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data for inclusion in reports and articles;
• Keeping the scholar and team up to date on current events in the region;
• Assisting the scholar with research projects and presentations;
• 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, Asian studies, or related fields;
• Have a strong interest in Asian studies; regional security, political, and diplomatic issues; and U.S. policy related to those topics;
• Possess strong research, writing, editing, and analytical capabilities;
• 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.
• *Japanese language skills are strongly preferred