What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Intern, Democratizing Foreign Policy position at Quincy Institute?
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 (pandemic permitting).
The Institute is seeking two research interns for our Democratizing Foreign Policy program, where they will work on the issues of Pentagon spending, the global arms trade, and the ways in which foreign governments seek to influence U.S. foreign policy. Candidates should have an interest in these issues as well as strong research and writing skills.
Interns will be able to work remotely or from the Quincy Institute’s Washington, DC office. Please note that we are only able to hire candidates residing in California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Maine, New York, Virginia, or Washington at this time.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Application deadline is April 20, 2024.
- Research and writing of op-eds and blog posts as neededResearch on U.S. policies relating to arms transfers to the Middle East, including consequences of U.S. sales in the region, and statistical research on major arms suppliers
- Research on foreign governments lobbying for, or against, arms sales to the Middle EastResearch on U.S. national security strategy and force posture with an eye towards crafting alternative approaches
- Conduct primary research on Pentagon contractors and the economic impacts of Pentagon spending for reports and policy briefs
- Investigate the influence of the military industrial complex on U.S. foreign policy
- Ability to work independently and take initiativeAbility to work with and interpret primary documents
- Basic skills in data collection, database management, and basic statistical analysis Interest in/knowledge of the issues, policies, and political actors
- Attention to detail and excellent writing skills
- Demonstrate a keen interest in the restraint-oriented approach of the Quincy Institute and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environmentAll interns will assist with general administrative work for the Quincy Institute, as neededThe candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, regional studies, or a related field, or be a recent graduate in aforementioned areasProficient in basic technical skills, including Google Suite. Advanced understanding of data analysis and presentation are a plus
About the Quincy Institute
The Quincy Institute is a public policy think tank in Washington, DC, founded in 2019 whose mission is to promote ideas that move US foreign policy away from endless war and toward vigorous diplomacy and forward-looking economic engagement, based on the grand strategy of Restraint. It envisions a world where peace is the norm, war the exception, and the United States a leading source of healthy ideas and influence. The Institute operates independently of any political party.
