About the role#
The Quincy Institute is hiring a research intern for the Democratizing Foreign Policy program. This role focuses on Pentagon spending, money in politics, and how foreign governments and contractors influence U.S. foreign policy. You will support the team by conducting research and contributing to policy briefs and reports.
What you'll do#
- Research and write op-eds and articles.
- Analyze U.S. policies on arms transfers and track major arms suppliers.
- Investigate how foreign governments and Pentagon contractors lobby for sales.
- Study U.S. military bases abroad and the general militarization of foreign policy.
- Examine U.S. national security strategy and force posture to help craft alternative approaches.
- Conduct primary research on Pentagon contractors and the economic impacts of defense spending.
- Investigate the influence of the military industrial complex on policy.
- Perform general administrative tasks for the Institute.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or recent graduation from an undergraduate or graduate program in political science, international relations, regional studies, or a related field.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Experience working with and interpreting primary documents.
- Skills in data collection, database management, and basic statistical analysis.
- Strong writing skills and high attention to detail (a record of published writing is preferred).
- Interest in the restraint-oriented approach of the Quincy Institute.
- Proficiency with Google Suite.
- Advanced data analysis skills and experience using generative AI for research are a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Washington, D.C., with remote and hybrid options available.
- The internship term is Winter 2027, beginning in mid-January.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About Quincy Institute
The Quincy Institute is a public policy think tank based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2019, the organization operates as a nonprofit entity. It focuses on U.S. foreign policy and promotes diplomatic efforts to reduce military conflict. The institute maintains a transpartisan approach and functions independently of political parties.
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