Center for Strategic and International Studies
Research Intern - Economics Program (Fall 2026)
Washington, D.C. +1 · Internship · Posted Jul 14, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Interns - Experience
- Prior professional experience is required; no number of years specified.
- Education
- Undergraduate (junior standing or above), graduate, or recent graduate candidate; college transcript required.
About the job
Supports CSIS’s Economics Program through research, quantitative analysis, writing, and project assistance on international economic policy topics.
What you'll do
- Research international economic topics and assist with reports, quantitative analysis, and other research products.
- Support projects concerning areas such as supply chains, digital trade, climate change and trade, and foreign investment.
- Attend relevant events, take notes, and maintain working relationships with internal and external organizations.
What they ask for
- Completed coursework in international trade and a background in trade and economics.
- Advanced econometric and data science skills, including experience analyzing economic data and creating data visualizations.
- Strong English-language writing and research skills; strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Prior professional experience.
Nice to have
- Practical or academic background in international trade and investment policy, international economics, international finance, international relations, or climate change and sustainability policy.
Pay
$18 — $20 USD (salary; base or total pay not specified)
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