Foreign Policy Research Internship

Title: Internship

Location: Remote (time zones EST +/- 3 hours preferred)

Stipend: $17.50

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Timing:

The fp21 internship program is designed for students to glean insight and experience in the

activities of a foreign policy think tank. fp21’s mission is to improve the future of U.S. foreign

policy, and nowhere is this more relevant than supporting the next generation of leaders. Interns

will be placed with executive, research, communications, or development teams based on their

interests. We aim to provide young professionals with valuable skills to advance their careers.

The program is tailored to each intern’s interests with the intent of helping them achieve their

goals.

fp21 is deeply committed to maintaining a healthy work environment: we prize flexibility,

empowerment, and inclusivity in our work culture. We believe deeply that diverse teams are

effective teams. Applicants from non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The research intern will gain invaluable, hands-on experience in research design, methods, and

strategy. It is an ideal opportunity for those interested in studying best practices in data

collection, analytics, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational design with

a focus on real-world impact. You will report to the Research Director. Your responsibilities will

include:

Qualified candidates will demonstrate:

TO APPLY: Please apply through this form: https://forms.gle/E49x4zsmQVJQqB3HA. We

require a resume and cover letter (400 words max).

A brief note on cover letters: fp21 receives many applications. The cover letters that stand out to

us are earnest, enthusiastic accounts of applicants’ stories and goals. We want to hear why

you’re interested in fp21, what you hope to learn, and how this internship might advance your

professional objectives. Leave your extensive prior experience for the resume to convey (it

matters, but not as much as you think). We’re excited to hear from you!

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OUR MISSION: fp21 is a new independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) think tank

and policy accelerator dedicated to transforming the processes and institutions of U.S. foreign

policy. Unlike other think tanks that focus on current events, fp21 focuses its work upstream on

improving how policy is made. The cornerstone of fp21’s work is evidence-based foreign policy,

and the team is an exciting mix of current and former public servants, academics, and tech

professionals.

OUR CULTURE: fp21 strives to build a working environment that empowers each team

member to make meaningful contributions to foreign policy while maintaining a healthy balance

in personal and work life. Our organization operates fully remote, and we encourage highly

flexible work schedules and offer unlimited leave. Instead of relying on endless emails and Slack

messages, we adopt cutting-edge knowledge-sharing and decision-making processes to minimize

friction so you can concentrate on doing what you do best. We know that diverse teams are more

productive and creative, and we work to build an inclusive and equitable environment that

empowers each individual. fp21 is a learning organization, grounding our decisions about our

internal culture in the best-available research while continually adapting to meet the needs of our

team and achieve our mission.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION: fp21 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants

of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation,

sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or marital

status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated. We strongly encourage those

from historically under-served, underrepresented, or marginalized communities to apply. All

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

disability status.