Joseph S. Nye, Jr. National Security Internship and Mentoring Program

Posted on Wednesday 14-Nov-07 2:21 PM

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Description

General Information:

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) develops strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies that promote and protect American interests and values. Building on the deep expertise and broad experience of its staff and advisors, CNAS engages policymakers, experts and the public with innovative fact-based research, ideas and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate. As an independent and nonpartisan research institution, CNAS leads efforts to help inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow. CNAS is led by Dr. Kurt Campbell, CEO and Co-Founder and Michèle Flournoy, President and Co-Founder. CNAS is located in Washington, D.C., and was established in February 2007.

About the Program

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is proud to announce the establishment of the Joseph S. Nye, Jr. National Security Internship and Mentoring Program for upand-coming practitioners and would-be policy makers. Dr. Nye has devoted his career to the preparation and mentoring of generations of American and, indeed, global strategists to confront international security challenges the world over. The Joseph S. Nye internship program will support between six and ten accomplished young people at CNAS each year in a rigorous internship program involving policy research, writing, exposure to national policy debates and decision makers, and professional development. Participants will be chosen through an open, competitive process and awards will be made on merit.

About Joseph S. Nye, Jr.

Joseph S. Nye, Jr. is currently serving as the University Distinguished Service Professor, the Sultan of Oman Professor of International Relations, and was the former Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He also serves as the Co-Chairman of the Aspen Strategy Group and the North American Chairman of the Trilateral Commission. He received his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from Princeton University, did postgraduate work at Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship, and earned a PhD in political science from Harvard. He has served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Aff airs, Chair of the National Intelligence Council, and Deputy Under Secretary of State for Security Assistance, Science and Technology. In 2004, he published Soft Power: Th e Means to Success in World Politics; Understanding International Conflict (5th edition); and The Power Game: A Washington Novel.

Available Research Internships:

CNAS offers full-time and part-time paid internships in research. Competition for the three to four spots available generally is very tough.

Interns work closely with CNAS staff and are given considerable responsibility. Please refer to the project page on our website (http://www.cnas.org/projects/) and let us know what projects may interest you in your cover letter. We will do our best to pair our selected interns with projects of their interest.

Compensation:

CNAS interns are paid a monthly stipend. In some cases by pre-arrangement, interns may earn academic credit. Interns are responsible for obtaining their own housing.

Applicants with Non-U.S. Citizenship:

All new hires, when applying, are required to present appropriate identifying documents and documentation of authorization to work in the United States. Interns are responsible for obtaining their own travel and visa arrangements; CNAS does not serve as a sponsor for intern work authorization. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please inform yourself as to the options available for gaining work authorization, the costs, and the time frame.

Deadlines:

Term	Dates	Deadline	Decisions Announced
Spring Term	January to May	November 1	December 1
Summer Term	June to August	March 1	May 1
Fall Term	September to December	July 1	August 1

If you anticipate requesting a variance from the specified internship dates, or if you are available and flexible to start earlier, please indicate this in your e-mail or cover letter.

A complete application includes:

cover letter
resume
university-level transcripts (official or unofficial)

Selected finalists will be asked to submit the following supplemental materials. There is no need to submit these documents with the initial application:

3-5 page writing sample
2 letters of recommendation

Submit application materials to:

Michael Zubrow
Center for a New American Security
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Ste. 403
Washington, DC 20004
mzubrow@cnas.org

Any materials available electronically ideally may be sent by e-mail as long as they bear the name of the candidate. The subject line should read "Fall 2008 Internships."

CNAS will conduct a limited number of phone interviews or in-person interviews as part of the application process.

Position Type:	Full Time Temporary, Part Time Temporary
Position Reports To:	Director of Studies
Location:	Center for a New American Security
Travel Required:	0% of the time (approximate)
Starts On:	1-Sep-08

Job Requirements

Experience

Internships are open to recent graduates, graduate students, and highly qualified undergraduates with a strong interest in military policy, national security, foreign affairs, and related public policy issues who are willing to undertake some small administrative tasks. While course work in these areas is not required, strong writing capabilities, prior experience in CNAS issue areas, and solid computer skills are appreciated. We encourage anyone who is interested in the work of CNAS to apply. U.S. citizenship is not required; however, interns must be able to provide proof at the time of their application that they may work legally in the United States.

Skills