Research Internship, Human Rights in Asia, Fall 2026

Description

Hudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gain experience working on human rights and national security challenges in Asia. This intern will provide research and administrative support focused on issues related to human rights violations in China, North Korea, and Southeast Asia. Interns will contribute to research work on the ongoing Uyghur genocide and crimes against humanity, human rights conditions in North Korea, and other topics. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the aforementioned subject areas, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their expert(s). Those who work onsite will also have the opportunity to assist with, and attend, Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC.  The fall internship program will run from August 24 to December 4.  

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conducting substantive research for reports and articles.
• Co-authoring op-eds and drafting brief portions of reports.
• Keeping the scholar and team up to date on current events.
• Assisting the scholar with research projects and presentations.
• Attending meetings and networking with other scholars in the field.
• Editing and conducting research for articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing papers.
• Assisting with administrative tasks and event support.

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single PDF to the cover letter file upload. Please title the document "First, Last Application" (e.g. Jane Doe Application). Those who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified.

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.

Requirements

• Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, international relations, human rights, security studies, history, or related fields.
• Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in human rights and an understanding of the politics of human rights in Asia.
• Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines.
• Candidates should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidates should be willing to work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.
• This position has a limited capacity for remote or hybrid work. Please indicate if you are able to work in person in your cover letter.