Internship, Global Health Studies, Spring 2024

Overview

All who are selected to participate in CFR’s Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Program receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning, and much more.

The intern will gain essential skills in research and writing, focused on recent development in global health and development. They will also gain skills in program planning and event management for the Global Health, Economics, and Development Roundtable series.

CFR internships are paid, require a 14 - 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

CFR’s spring internship program gives interns the opportunity to choose whether to work in our office in a hybrid capacity (half in the office, and half remote), or on an offsite fully remote basis.

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to) :

• Conducting research as requested by the research associate and / or fellow on a variety of topics such as multilateral institutions, local, regional, and international response to COVID-19; national health legislation and funding; and non-communicable diseases for several health-related publications and data interactives
• Assist with writing and editing content, including research memos and briefs, blog posts, book chapters, and other publications, as needed
• Assist in logistical support for meetings, including but not limited to preparing distribution materials and helping with guest check-in during roundtables and other departmental events, under the supervisor’s direct supervision
• Contribute to Think Global Health through writing, editing, and promotional efforts
• Track daily news reports that are relevant for the department
• Contribute to  Think Global Heatlh

Qualifications

Pay Rate

17.00 per hour