The Institute is seeking a research intern for our Democratizing Foreign Policy program, where the intern will work on the issues of Pentagon spending, money in politics, and the ways in which foreign governments and Pentagon contractors seek to influence U.S. foreign policy. Candidates should have an interest in these issues as well as strong research and writing skills.
Research and writing of op-eds and articles as needed
Research on U.S. policies relating to arms transfers, including consequences of U.S. sales and statistical research on major arms suppliers
Research on foreign governments and Pentagon contractors lobbying for arms sales, U.S. military bases abroad, and, generally, the militarization of U.S. foreign policy
Research on U.S. national security strategy and force posture with an eye towards crafting alternative approaches
Conduct primary research on Pentagon contractors and the economic impacts of Pentagon spending–including investigating tradeoffs with other forms of government spending–for reports and policy briefs
Investigate the influence of the military industrial complex on U.S. foreign policy
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to work with and interpret primary documents
Basic skills in data collection, database management, and basic statistical analysis
Exemplary attention to detail and excellent writing skills (a record of published writing is preferred)
Demonstrate a keen interest in the restraint-oriented approach of the Quincy Institute and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
General administrative work for the Quincy Institute, as needed
The candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, regional studies, or a related field, or be a recent graduate in these areas
Proficient in basic technical skills, including Google Suite. Advanced understanding of data analysis and using generative AI for research are a plus
Research interns support policy analysis by collecting data, contributing to investigative studies, and researching and writing publications, issue briefs, and policy papers on government spending and related policy areas.
Conduct an independent research project on a global security topic, contribute to ongoing research through literature reviews and reports, and present findings to LLNL staff at the end of the assignment.
Conduct independent research on global security topics, contribute analysis and research support to CGSR initiatives, help plan workshops, and present findings in a final report or publication.
Conduct research, organize data, and perform quantitative economic, financial, or scientific analyses to support environmental and public policy projects, communicating findings through reports and presentations.
Support higher education reform by researching campus policies, preparing reports and written responses, updating university information, and tracking developments related to free expression and viewpoint diversity.
