This year, we are excited to begin to offer funding for internships partnered with the U.S. Naval War College. Internship opportunities are both remote and in-person. The application process for these internships is longer than those for most, thus you must apply two terms in advance. This deadline is for Spring 2024 term internships.
Deadline to apply for Spring Term Internships: October 11th at 4:00pm EST.
Internships at the U.S. Naval War College
The Naval War College was established in 1884 to serve as "a place of original research on all questions relating to war and to statesmanship connected with war, or the prevention of war."
The College maintains a small, tailored internship program that offers students from other institutions an opportunity to contribute to this research agenda and to the College's central mission. While the internship program has existed for many years, only recently have students been able to participate in virtual internships while living outside the Newport area.
Opportunities
Student interns work directly (or remotely) with Naval War College faculty on research related to a wide range of topics in international affairs, security studies, and foreign relations. Past interns have contributed to research on cyber security, counterterrorism, energy policy, ethics and technology, great-power competition, grand strategy, and maritime conflict, among other themes and topics.
The internship program welcomes students from various academic backgrounds. We are particularly interested in students with training and interests in international history, political science, international relations, economics, and security studies. Students with strong language skills, especially Chinese and Russian, are also encouraged to apply.
The Naval War College offers internships during the fall, winter, spring, and summer terms. The program features flexible working arrangements with varying time commitments, based on the needs and availability of faculty and interns. Student interns must be U.S. citizens actively pursuing a degree. To be eligible for this internship students must be on a registered "L" term with the College. Applications are currently open for those seeking a winter term internship.
