Intern, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program (Summer 2026)

Intern, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program (Summer 2026)

Opportunity type
Internship
Full-time
Cause areas
International security & cooperation
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Learning about important cause areas
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Skill set
Research
Political & bureaucratic
Policy writing
Collaborative problem-solving
Location
Washington, DC
Description
A paid, full-time internship for students and recent graduates interested in terrorism, irregular warfare, and national security policy research.
  • Research: Analyze terrorist groups and state actors; support projects using datasets, satellite imagery, and mapping tools
  • Policy exposure: Contribute to briefs, reports, and publications on global security issues
  • Operations: Assist with event planning, logistics, and coordination for panels and conferences
  • Compensation: Hourly pay ($18–$20/hour) with hands-on experience in a leading policy think tank
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effectivealtruism.org is made by the Centre for Effective Altruism, which is an Effective Ventures project. Effective Ventures Foundation (UK) (EV UK) is a charity in England and Wales (with registered charity number 1149828, registered company number 07962181, and is also a Netherlands registered tax-deductible entity ANBI 825776867). Effective Ventures Foundation USA Inc. (EV US) is a section 501(c)(3) organization in the USA (EIN 47-1988398). EV UK and EV US are separate charities that collaborate closely under the “Effective Ventures” name. All content © Centre for Effective Altruism or its respective authors, unless otherwise noted. For enquiries and feedback contact us.
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