Research Internship, Computer Science, Spring 2026 at Hudson Institute – Washington, District of Columbia

Hudson Institute is seeking an intern looking to gain experience in research focused on future warfare dynamics and assessment of military decision-making through wargames, models, and simulations. This intern will provide front-end and/or back-end web-based application development, research, and administrative support to the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology team.

The intern will develop wargame tools for use in wargames with US and allied participants. The intern will also help assess new operational concepts and capabilities and their impacts on US and allied force design.

In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the aforementioned subject areas, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their expert(s), assisting with workshops and wargames, and attending Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC. This internship provides a $3,000 stipend.

· Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in computer science, statistics, economics, or a related field.

· Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in U.S. security and defense strategy.

· Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines.

· Candidates should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

· Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

· Strong candidates will have one or some of the following skills: math or computer programming.

· Remote work is not an option for this position. Please indicate that you intend to work in-person in your cover letter.

How to Apply:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single PDF to the cover letter file upload. Please title the document "First, Last Application" (e.g. Jane Doe Application). Those who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified.