Intern - Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics (Spring 2026)

JOB SUMMARY :

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics (India Chair) aims to unlock the full potential of the U.S.-India relationship and leads the Center's work on India. The India Chair serves as an independent platform to pursue policy changes that strengthen bilateral ties, placing special emphasis on accelerating economic development in India and promoting greater business and economic engagement between the two countries. The CSIS Chair has also become the world's leading authority on state-level political-economic issues in India, leading multiple funded projects to expand subnational engagement with India.

CSIS is currently seeking a candidate for full-time, paid internship with the India Chair. There is a 4-month tenure (January to April) to the internship, though extensions are occasionally possible.

The role will primarily focus on (but not limited to) our work related to promoting growth-oriented state-level business and economic reforms in India. Secondary focus areas include federal economic reforms in India, U.S.-India commercial relations, defense ties, and technology partnerships.

Work will be on a hybrid basis. The intern will be expected to be in the office for 4 days (Monday to Thursday) per week and has the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. However, interns must be prepared to shift to working from the office 5 days per week if CSIS management requires it.

This internship application will open in early November. Applications are due by November 20th. The first date of the internship will be January 5, 2026.

The intern will be responsible for consistent engagement, coordination, and communication with a variety of stakeholders in organizations and governments in India and the United States and across CSIS projects.

The hired candidates will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00 / hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00 / hour for hires with a bachelor's degree, and $20.00 / hour for hires with a master's degree).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Database maintenance for the programs website, especially the Engaging Indian States microsite.
• Preparing articles from our Indian States Weekly newsletter for uploading to the Engaging Indian States website.
• Drafting social media posts highlighting key policy reforms captured in our Indian States Weekly and Pac Tech newsletters.
• Assist staff in research (on ongoing projects) for longer papers and briefs.
• Assisting with event logistics and general administrative tasks.
• Prepare written pieces on key state-level reforms in India for the CSIS blog "New Perspectives on Asia."
• Assist in drafting newsletters, researching news relevant to India and Asia, press releases, briefing materials, and event invitations.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS :

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY :

Interested applicants should submit a one-page resume, a one-page cover letter, and college transcript(s) at https : / / careers.csis.org / .