The candidate must be an undergraduate junior or senior, or a graduate student in a relevant field, with a strong interest and knowledge in Chinese political, social, and economic issues, as well as U.S. foreign policy in the region. They should have previous editing and proofreading experience, strong research skills, fluency in English, and desirable Mandarin Chinese language skills. US residency and successful completion of a background investigation are also required.

The candidate will assist with research projects, compile and edit publications, collect and organize data, assist with translating and proofing books, conduct background research, assist with event logistics, and provide general administrative support.

Research & Development

United States

Washington, DC

Medium

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<ul><li>Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most&nbsp;quoted&nbsp;and most trusted think tanks!&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Interns spend approximately&nbsp;12&nbsp;weeks&nbsp;working alongside&nbsp;leading experts in government and academia from all over the world.&nbsp;Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human&nbsp;resources&nbsp;and central operations management.&nbsp;The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as&nbsp;learn&nbsp;new skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Interns will have the opportunity to attend virtual meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution.&nbsp;</li><li>This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in U.S.-China relations to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. This internship pays an hourly rate of $17.00, and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 32 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.</li></ul>

Undergraduate

Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!  Interns spend approximately 12 weeks working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills. Interns will have the opportunity to attend virtual meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution. This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in U.S.-China relations to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. This internship pays an hourly rate of $17.00, and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 32 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.

Spring 2024, Research Internship, John L. Thornton China Center, Foreign Policy

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