Because the National Institute is a small organization, about twenty full-time personnel focused exclusively on national defense issues, we must seek interns with documented background and interest in strategy and policy analysis.  Most interns selected have either just completed masters programs or are enrolled in graduate programs.  Our interns are expected to support analysts in their performance of the full range of the defense oriented research we address.  They also participate in planning for and conducting conferences and seminars.  Interns are our primary searchers of electronic media.  They also are deeply involved in assisting with the editorial preparation of the journal Comparative Strategy and deal directly with the article authors. 

Depending on the level of activity at any given time, we usually have one part-time intern on staff.  We do not have a rigid schedule for internships.  Internships can extend through both the summer and academic year.  The longer-term internships may be particularly suitable for those who have recently completed their masters degrees or are pursuing graduate work in the Washington, D.C. area.

Candidates for internships are invited to send a resume, a cover letter specifying interests and availability, and a writing sample to the National Institute for Public Policy, 9302 Lee Highway, Suite 750, Fairfax, Virginia 22031, ATTN: Amy Joseph.  Facsimile applications can be sent to (703) 293-9198;  e-mail applications should go to amy.joseph@nipp.org. 

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