Internship, U.S. Foreign Policy, Director of Studies, Summer 2024

Council on Foreign Relations

Apr 8, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Government & Politics
Washington, DC

Requirements

Undergraduate student with concentration in International Relations, Political Science, History, or related field
All applicants should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework (not including AP classes in high school) by the time they begin an internship
Strong background in U.S. history is required
Strong research, writing, and editing skills
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability
Previous work experience in an office environment preferred, but not required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Conducting research on U.S. foreign policy, history, and the interactions between Congress and the executive branch on matters of foreign policy
Track daily news reports that are relevant for the department
Assist with writing and editing content, including research memos and briefs, blog posts, book chapters, content for the foreign policy blog, and other publications, as needed
Assist with CFR podcasts, including The World Next Week and The President’s Inbox

Council on Foreign Relations

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

Government

Industry

201-500

Employees

1921

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. CFR's think tank is composed of more than fifty full-time and adjunct fellows who cover the major regions and significant issues shaping today's international agenda. CFR's website, www.cfr.org, is a trusted, nonpartisan source of timely analysis and context on international events and trends. CFR publishes the bimonthly Foreign Affairs magazine, widely-considered to be the most influential magazine for the analysis and debate of foreign policy and economics.

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