Spring 2027 Russia Program Internship
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Washington, DCFresher57m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is seeking interns for its Spring 2027 Russia Program. Interns will engage in meaningful professional development, participate in a speaker series, and collaborate with FDD scholars and experts. Both hybrid and remote internship options are available.
About the Russia Research Program
The Russia Research Program is seeking full-time and part-time interns to conduct research on projects related to Russia. Projects will focus on topics including:
- Russia's information operations
- Cybersecurity
- International organizations
- The Russian military
- Russia's war in Ukraine
- Western economic warfare with Russia
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on projects related to Russia under the guidance of Dr. Ivana Stradner and John Hardie.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office programs (including Word)
- Basic Excel skills
Qualifications
- Minimum 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Completed coursework in at least one of the following fields:
- International Relations
- Security Studies
- History
- Communications
- Journalism
- International Economics
- Political Science
- Computer Science
- A relevant STEM field
- Research experience
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week
- Eligible to work in the United States
A foreign language, particularly Russian or Ukrainian, is a plus but not required.
Application Materials Required
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter (include which FDD projects and issue areas resonate with you, why, where you found this internship, and your availability for the semester)
- Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages)
- Unofficial transcript copy