GTI Summer 2026 Internship

GTI Summer 2026 Internship

Program Description: The Global Taiwan Institute seeks up to two Summer interns to assist with current research projects and reports, production of the bi-weekly Global Taiwan Brief, and organization of public seminars. Interns may have the opportunity to publish in the Global Taiwan Brief.

Duration: 4 months, in-person at GTI office in downtown Washington, DC. Part-time applicants will be considered, but full-time candidates are strongly preferred.

Geographic Scope: United States (position based in Washington, DC)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in event planning and other logistics
• Assisting with ongoing research and other projects
• Assisting with data-entry and other administrative tasks
• Assisting with social media and website posting/maintenance
• Assisting with production of the Global Taiwan Brief
• Writing at least one short (2-3 pages) article on relevant topics for potential publication in the Global Taiwan Brief
• Attending relevant virtual/in-person events in Washington, D.C. and reporting back to GTI staff
• Tracking news and developments in Taiwan, US-Taiwan relations, and the Indo-Pacific region
• Additional publishing opportunities may be available

Eligibility

• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited US institution or equivalent from a non-US institution
• Open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates
• Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite)
• Preference given to candidates with proficiency in Mandarin Chinese or other Asian languages
• Experience with policy research or editing a publication highly desired
• Interest in Asia policy issues: demonstrated interest in Taiwan, US-Taiwan, and/or cross-Strait issues preferred
• Flexibility with handling different tasks
• Candidates who can commit to working full-time strongly preferred
• Foreign nationals must have employment authorization to work in the US
• Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status

Contact: internships@globaltaiwan.org