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Cognitive Warfare Project Internship Fall 2026

Washington, District of Columbia · Intern · Internship

Work authorization requiredDetected 20 days ago
Data VisualizationBusiness DevelopmentResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • ISW Internship Program Overview ISW is offering in-person, remote, and hybrid internships for Fall 2026.
  • Instructions to apply for the scholarship are below.
  • The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is committed to training the next generation of national security leaders through its innovative educational programs.

Requirements

  • Candidates must display the ability to conduct complex tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  • If you attend a US university on a student visa, you must be eligible for and obtain a CPT authorization before beginning at ISW.
  • Ability to contribute as a member of one of ISW's research, operations, business development, or external relations teams
  • Why do you believe you are qualified?
  • Experience conducting research using primary sources in a foreign language is a plus.
  • Experience with data visualization tools, large data sets, AI, and data management systems are a plus.
  • Candidates must possess excellent writing, editing, research, and oral communication skills.
  • Candidates should be self-motivated, independent, creative, and capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Candidates must show commitment to-and interest in-the core mission and values of ISW.
  • Fall 2026 Internship Program Dates: ISW internships starts on September 8, 2026. The program will run until December 11. Interns must both be authorized to work in the United States and be physically present in the United States during their internship tenure. Working remotely outside of the United States is not authorized. If you attend a US university on a student visa, you must be eligible for and obtain a CPT authorization before beginning at ISW. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 24, 2026.

Nice to have

  • Interns are expected to collect, process, analyze, and synthesize open-source intelligence (OSINT) relating to adversary cognitive campaigns.
  • Interns will learn to analyze the cognitive domain and how it impacts policymaking, kinetic activities, and strategy.
  • This is a full-time internship (five days per week), but part-time work will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Candidates must have demonstrated interest in cognitive and information warfare
  • disinformation/misinformation
  • artificial intelligence (AI) and information technology
  • international affairs
  • or propaganda and media studies.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Interns must both be authorized to work in the United States and be physically present in the United States during their internship tenure.
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