Cyber and Technology Innovation Intern, Spring 2027

Job overview

The Cyber and Technology Innovation Intern, Spring 2027 role is based in Washington, DC; the internship program also offers hybrid and remote options. Compensation is not specified, though the program offers stipends subject to eligibility requirements. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is a nonpartisan research institute focused on national security and foreign policy. The intern supports the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation through research on adversary cyber capabilities and intentions and on policy and technology responses. The work contributes analysis to the center’s efforts to inform government, private-sector, and allied-country understanding of technology-related security and economic challenges.

What you'll do

• Work with CCTI staff to conduct research on cyber capabilities and intentions of U.S. adversaries and on policy and technological solutions
• collaborate with scholars and experts
• strengthen analytical and academic skills through the internship program.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

washington dc

internship

spring 2027

cybersecurity

technology innovation

national security

policy research

part-time

hybrid option

remote option

fdd

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Internship stipend subject to eligibility requirements
• academic credit assistance may be available
• twice-monthly speaker series and collaboration with scholars and experts.

Why this role

Part-time or full-time internship; minimum commitment of 22 hours per week; requires at least a 3.2 GPA and eligibility to work in the United States; application deadline is November 5, 2026.

About the employer

Foundation for Defense of Democracies is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.