Center for Strategic and International Studies
Research Intern
Washington, D.C. +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Interns - Education
- At least a current undergraduate senior; current graduate students preferred. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
About the job
Supports research and analysis on China’s economy, trade, industrial policy, and clean technology, including publications, events, and program promotion.
What you'll do
- Collect and organize economic, trade, and financial data; draft analytical memos and event summaries.
- Draft promotional text and create figures for newsletters and social media.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for projects and events.
What they ask for
- Academic or professional background in China’s economy, political economy, international trade and finance, and/or clean technology.
- Current undergraduate senior or above, with at least a 3.0 GPA from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
- Eligible to work in the United States; able to work on-site for 20 hours per week.
- Strong research, analysis, writing, and communication skills; familiarity with Excel and experience collecting, cleaning, and visualizing data.
Nice to have
- Current graduate student.
- Strong Chinese language skills and experience with Chinese-language sources; data analysis and web scraping skills are a plus.
Pay
$18.40 — $20.40 USD (salary range; base salary or total pay not specified)
Tools
Excel
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