Cognitive Warfare Project Intern

Institute for the Study of WarWashington, District of Columbia, United States

Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted
Status
Open

About this role

Contribute to national security by analyzing adversary cognitive warfare and its impact on policy and strategy.

🎯 About the Role

This full-time internship supports the Cognitive Warfare Project, focusing on collecting, analyzing, and visualizing open-source intelligence related to adversary cognitive campaigns. Interns will gain experience in analyzing the cognitive domain and its influence on policymaking and strategy.

πŸ› οΈ Key Responsibilities

  • πŸ“Š Collect, process, analyze, and synthesize open-source intelligence (OSINT) on adversary cognitive campaigns
  • πŸ“š Support long-term research assignments
  • 🀝 Interact with software partners transforming the national security space
  • 🧠 Learn to analyze the cognitive domain and its impact on policymaking, kinetic activities, and strategy

βœ… Requirements & Skills

  • πŸ’‘ Demonstrated interest in cognitive and information warfare, disinformation/misinformation, AI, international affairs, or propaganda/media studies
  • 🌍 Demonstrated interest in national security or regional studies (Russia, Ukraine, Europe, China)
  • πŸ—£οΈ Excellent writing, editing, research, and oral communication skills
  • πŸš€ Self-motivated, independent, creative, and capable of working in a dynamic environment

🎁 Perks & Benefits

  • πŸ’° Up to $1,000 monthly living stipend (scholarship)
  • πŸŽ“ Opportunities for academic credit

πŸ’° Compensation: Up to $1,000 monthly (scholarship)

⏳ Duration: January 12, 2027 - May 14, 2027

πŸ“ Location: In-person, Remote, or Hybrid

πŸ“© How to Apply

Upload resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Complete scholarship application if desired. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until November 13, 2026.

How to apply

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