Internships

Learn more about internship opportunities with the Middle East Program

The Middle East Program may take on full-time, paid interns in the spring, summer, or fall. Any internship listings will be posted on https://careers.csis.org/. The Middle East Program’s analysis focuses on the drivers of change in the region. 

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements:

Interns have substantive responsibilities. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, compiling research briefs and literature reviews for senior fellows and research staff; pitching and researching articles for the Middle East Program’s monthly newsletter; and assisting with program events and some administrative tasks. 

We require interns to have the following knowledge, experience, and education: 

  • Completion or near completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Middle East studies, international affairs, political science, or a related field;
  • Minimum of a 3.5 GPA on a U.S. scale or equivalent;
  • Strong demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the Middle East;
  • Demonstrated research skills;
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
  • Working knowledge of Arabic, Persian, and/or French strongly preferred, with an emphasis on reading and listening skills.