Employment and Internships

2026 Spring Internship

ASP is looking for current or recently graduated students interested in hands-on public policy experience for full- and part-time internships. Interns will support ASP researchers and staff in multiple areas, including communications, development, programming and research, and will be responsible for writing blog posts, event reviews, and contributing to reports. This internship offers a rare opportunity in DC to publish under one’s own name.

ASP’s internship program offers interns an environment to work on issues across sectors and encourages participants to attend events in and around Washington, D.C that relate to their field of study or interest.

Internships are designed for in-person work, requiring 20 hours per week over at least 3 days, with at least 2 of those days in-person at our Washington, D.C. office, and some flexibility for telework. The position is unpaid, but a transportation stipend via WMATA is available.

Our current needs are in the following areas:

1. Artificial Intelligence
2. U.S.-Russia Relations
3. China Policy & Strategic Competition
4. Energy Security
5. Nuclear Security
6. National Security Strategy (all purpose/cross-discipline)
7. Public diplomacy
8. External Relations

Please clearly indicate the research field(s) in which you are interested in working.

Applicants for the internship should send a 1.) cover letter, 2.) resume, 3.) references, 4.) your anticipated weekly schedule (indicating which days you are available), and a 5.) short writing sample (2 pg. max) by November 14 to Matthew Wallin at careers@americansecurityproject.org.

The American Security Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.