Intern - Freeman Chair in China Studies (Summer 2025)

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decisionmakers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS is seeking a full-time or part-time intern who can provide dedicated support for research on China's domestic political system and foreign policy during the period from June 23, 2025, to September 19, 2025. Some flexibility with the start/end dates can be discussed with the program. This is a paid in-person position.

The Freeman Chair is a leading source of insight and analysis on China's evolving political system and the dynamics that impact its domestic policy agenda and external behavior. Our mission is to shape the public policy debate by providing timely and objective analysis that challenges the status quo and informs policymakers and the public on the most important issues impacting China's political trajectory. An ideal candidate will have substantive knowledge on contemporary Chinese politics and economics, and familiarity with how to find and analyze primary source Chinese documents. Because of the fast-paced work environment, interns should be motivated self-starters that are able to engage in a wide variety of analytic and logistical tasks.

The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($17.50/hour for current undergraduate hires, $18.50/hour for hires with a bachelor's degree, and $19.50/hour for hires with a master's degree).

* Assisting in research, analysis, and writing for articles, event summaries, outreach and promotion, and other projects as dictated by program needs

* Review Chinese-English translations for accuracy and precision

* Monitoring Chinese language media sources and reports

* Performing a variety of other duties as assigned

* Current undergraduate seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates. Applicants that are currently enrolled in or have recently completed a master's degree are preferred

* Must have superior research, analysis, and writing skills

* Must demonstrate academic/professional background in Chinese domestic politics and foreign policy

* Must have advanced Chinese language reading and research skills

* Must have a proactive work ethic, positive attitude, and superior communication and interpersonal skills

* Must have the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines

* Prior working or study experience in China is preferred

* Must be eligible to work in the United States

This position will be based out of our Washington DC headquarters. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply at https://careers.csis.org/ by no later than June 9, 2025. All applicants must submit the following in one PDF document:

1. Resume/CV (one page).

2. Cover letter.

3. A short (no more than 3 pages) and complete writing sample, preferably related to Chinese domestic politics or foreign policy.

4. A list of 2 references (including reference's name, title, affiliation, email address, and phone number).

Should you have any inquiries about the position, please email mknaak@csis.org.