Interns work directly with one or more of CNAS’ research programs or departments: Communications; Defense; Development; Energy, Economics, and Security; Indo-Pacific Security; Middle East Security; Military, Veterans, and Society; Technology and National Security; and Transatlantic Security. Applicants should familiarize themselves with each department's work through the descriptions below and information available on the CNAS website. Your cover letter should, in addition to outlining your qualifications, explain which research areas or departments most interest you and why. Interns work closely with CNAS staff and are given considerable responsibility.

CNAS offers full-time (40 hrs/week) internships for a six-month term. Interns are given a $75 per month transportation stipend and an additional stipend of $1,900 per month intended to help cover daily expenses incurred during the internship. As of September 2021, CNAS personnel have resumed working in our Washington, DC office full-time. Therefore, we are now only accepting applicants who can relocate or are already located in the Washington, DC area.

CNAS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

CNAS abides by all Federal and District of Columbia employment laws.

Read more about the internship and each program here.