FOREIGN POLICY INTERNSHIP IN RUSSIAN & EURASIAN AFFAIRS AND
A highly competitive, full time paid internship with Dr. Ariel Cohen, Senior Research
Fellow, Russian and Eurasian Studies, at the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute
for International Studies at the Heritage Foundation, a leading public policy institute,
focusing on Eastern European, Russian and Eurasian and European affairs and
international energy security. The selected intern will participate in research and
administrative work in the Foundation抯 Russia and Eurasia programs, focusing on the
Former Soviet Union and international energy security issues. In particular, interns will
focus on US-Russian and US-NIS relations, transition to markets and democracy, oil
and gas pipeline security around the world, and radical Islam. Interns will prepare
research briefs, provide literature reviews, talki! ng points and draft presentations. Interns
will also work with the supervising researchers on preparation of seminars, conferences,
media activities and public speaking engagements. Academic credit possible but must
be discussed on case-to-case basis. Access to numerous networking opportunities,
lectures, receptions and policy luncheons in and outside Heritage will be available.
REQUIRES: Graduate students and graduates are particularly welcome. Skills: Superb
on-line research skills (Internet, databases). Excellent, proven, native-level English
writing skills. Proven foreign policy research skills. Superb word processing skills
(MS Word/IBM/Windows). Interest/ background in Russia, Eurasia and/or energy
policy. Excellent organizational skills. Fluent Russian, including ability to conduct on-
line research in Russian is highly desirable. References: Three references of those
familiar with i! ntern抯 work skills and performance. Writing sample. Start : position
open until filled. Close: mid-December but with opportunity for extension.
Compensation: $7 per/hr. TO APPLY: Please e-mail resumes, three names of
references with a current e-mail address and phone number, and a writing sample, to:
Ariel Cohen, Ph.D. Senior Research Fellow, Russian and Eurasian Studies The Heritage
Foundation FAX: (202) 675-1758 e-mail: ariel.cohen@heritage.org
