Undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in International Relations or Asia Studies, completed four semesters of college coursework, strong interest in Japan, experience in policy and research, strong research and Microsoft Office skills, ability to conduct research in Japanese preferred.

The candidate will conduct research on Japan and Northeast Asia, provide logistical support for meetings, and perform primary source research in Japanese and English.

Government & Politics

United States

Washington, DC

Medium

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Government

Council on Foreign Relations

The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher.

<ul><li>All who are selected to participate in CFR’s Blavatnik&nbsp;Internship&nbsp;Program and Robina Franklin Williams&nbsp;Internship&nbsp;Program receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning, and much more.</li><li>The intern will develop high-level research skills in both Japanese and English as well as abilities to present the results of research. The intern will receive extensive feedback from the senior fellow and the supervisor, and gain professional skills as they interact with various guests including senior government officials, academics, journalists and business leaders.</li></ul>

Currently Studying

Undergraduate

Bachelors

All who are selected to participate in CFR’s Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Program receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning, and much more.The intern will develop high-level research skills in both Japanese and English as well as abilities to present the results of research. The intern will receive extensive feedback from the senior fellow and the supervisor, and gain professional skills as they interact with various guests including senior government officials, academics, journalists and business leaders.

Internship, Japan Studies, Spring 2024

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Responsibilities

Council on Foreign Relations

Mission & Purpose