Thank you for your interest in careers, internships, and fellowship opportunities at Hudson Institute.
Hudson Institute seeks individuals of all career levels who support the Institute’s mission to promote American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. Please browse open positions below and contact jobs@hudson.org with any questions.
External Affairs
Government Affairs Associate
Hudson Institute seeks a government affairs associate to support Hudson's engagement with US and international policymakers.
Media Relations Manager
Hudson Institute seeks a media relations manager to support Hudson's media strategy, promote Hudson research and analysis, and interface with press.
Research
Research Associate, Japan Chair
Hudson Institute seeks a Japanese national to serve as a research associate and to deepen Japanese policy expertise in Washington, DC.
For Students
Hudson offers both in-person internship opportunities at our Washington, DC, headquarters and remote internship opportunities.
Hudson Institute Political Studies
Hudson Institute Political Studies offers top undergraduates a summer fellowship in political theory and practice that broadens and deepens understanding of public policy and American political principles. The fellowship combines the rigorous study of political thought and action through week-long seminars led by master teachers, policy workshops directed by experts in the field and experienced government officials, and a distinguished speaker series of exemplary figures from public life.
Applications for summer 2026 are closed. Applications for summer 2027 will open in the fall.
Internship Program
Hudson welcomes undergraduate and postgraduate students in the spring, summer, and fall semesters to support the policy work of the Institute. Interns have a unique opportunity to work one-on-one with Hudson experts and staff on a variety of policy topics, such as national security and defense, cybersecurity and technology, grand strategy and history, and international relations and trade.
Applications for fall 2026 are now open.
