Summer Trainee Position, Indo-Pacific Program

Overview

Job Summary: GMF’s Indo-Pacific Program fosters coordinated US-European approaches to common challenges in the Indo-Pacific region while building closer US-European-Asian partnerships. Through its research and its trilateral Track 1.5 dialogues with stakeholders from China, India, Japan, and Taiwan, the program promotes cross-fertilization of ideas and potential policy solutions in key foreign, economic, and security policy areas, including connectivity, emerging technologies, supply chain resiliency, maritime security, and regional institutions.

The Indo-Pacific Program’s fellows and staff manage an active set of policy programs, conduct in-depth research, publish regular newsletters and podcasts, and frequently contribute articles and commentary to a wide range of international publications and news outlets.

• Provide administrative and research support for the Indo-Pacific Program on issues pertaining to US and European policy toward the Indo-Pacific region, as well as related policies of Indo-Pacific countries
• Provide research support for the China Global podcast
• Assist with Indo-Pacific Program communications and with the coordination of our convening activities and events
• Help maintain the Indo-Pacific Program's database of contacts

• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills and experience
• Fluency and/or professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English; additional European or Asian languages a plus
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills
• Superior judgment and discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong academic record, including completed or in-process studies or degree(s) in International Relations, International Development, Regional Studies, Political Science, Economics, or Security Studies; graduate degree preferred
• Previous experience in a think tank, foundation, NGO, government body, media outlet, or similar organization preferred
• A demonstrable interest or background in contemporary Northeast, South, or Southeast Asian politics and policy – particularly related to China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, or India – or familiarity with US-European policy issues and global strategic debates about American foreign policy and rising international powers

• Preferred start date:
  June, 2026
• Preferred end date:
  August 28, 2026
• Preferred time commitment:
  Part time: 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 9 AM to 5 PM ET
• Compensation:
  Trainees are paid the DC minimum wage of $17.95 per hour
• Work permit:
  Trainees must have the applicable work permit for the internship location
• Residency:
  Trainees must maintain a local address in Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia

Please submit a cover letter and current resume. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates of interest will be contacted.

GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.