FALL INTERNSHIP OPPORUNITIES WITH THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PROGRAM

STIP interns gain valuable experience in working directly on leading policy concerns. This can be through contributing to or conducting independent research, direct engagement with policy leaders, and collaboration with international governmental bodies. This is not a plug and play internship; you are working one-on-one with leading experts in the field both within and outside the Wilson Center.

STIP focuses on bringing foresight to the frontier, exploring emerging technologies through vital conversations that are not just for scientists. Internships with STIP are designed to provide the opportunity for practical experience in public policy, science and technology, and scholarship. As part of the internship, we also have unique hands-on experiences for interns interested in applying science and technology practices to public policy, such as through our Serious Games Initiativeand THING Tank.

For Fall 2022, specific areas of research focus we are exploring include, but are not limited to, open science, artificial intelligence, digital assets, and space.

• Internships are part-time; typically 20-35 hours per week with flexibility provided for academic schedules.
• Internships are paid, starting at $16.12 per hour.
• The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and follows equal opportunity employment guidelines in the selection of interns.
• Due to the global pandemic, our internship positions are currently virtual.

The primary focus of this internship is executing and supporting research around leading science and technology concerns, as they correlate to international public policy issues. A strong candidate further identifies topic areas that align with STIP’s current portfolio.

Some tasks include:

• Writing or researching leading science and technology policy topics, from AI to cybersecurity to space, in support of program-related activities
• Assisting the preparation of publications and/or outreach materials
• Supporting convenings with leading experts in the field
• For those interested in serious games, there will also be opportunities for game development and prototyping
• Performing administrative assignments in support of STIP activities

Fall Internship: August 1

For all internships, please submit all application materials to Ms. Sophie Goguichvili at sophie.goguichvili@wilsoncenter.org. Please specify in the subject line the intended time period for your internship with [SEMESTER] [YEAR] e.g. “FALL 2022 STIP Internship”. If there is a specific topic area or project, please note that in the subject line of the email, e.g. ‘SPRING 2023 STIP Internship for Serious Games’ or otherwise clearly state the focus points in the cover letter. A completed application will have the following materials, compiled into a single PDF. Please label your file with your name.

• Cover letter explaining your interest in STIP and the associated areas
• CV/Resume
• A brief strong writing sample demonstrating your work in science and technology research