<p>CNA’s 12-week, paid Summer Research Internship Program is designed to introduce recent undergraduates and current graduate students to work in a professional studies and analysis organization dedicated to the safety and security of the nation.</p>
<p>We are seeking candidates with quantitative or qualitative research and analysis skills to work with our research staff, which spans a diverse range of academic backgrounds. We encourage applicants in any of the following fields: computer science, chemistry, physics, biology/environmental science, engineering, operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, or international relations. Post-doctoral fellows are not eligible for the internship program. However, we encourage postdocs who are completing their fellowships to apply for a full-time Research Analyst position.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">"I wanted to be a part of a company and do research in a way that actually meaningfully changed peoples lives, and I think CNA is exactly that. They allow the interns to be in the middle of projects, and contribute in meaningful ways, and it feels very purposeful."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap">Madhuri Kashyap, 2024 Summer Intern</span></em></p>
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<p>Our goal is for the internship experience to mimic what it’s like to be a member of a CNA research team. Upon hire, each intern is assigned to a mentor and a project that matches his or her area of study. With the mentor’s guidance, the intern assists the team in structuring and solving a complex problem, developing sound analytical methods to derive findings and conclusions. The intern documents those results and presents their work at the conclusion of the internship. In the course of conducting the analysis, the intern may engage with the study sponsor, generally located in government agencies in the National Capital Region. In addition, throughout the course of the internship, interns benefit from ongoing learning events and collaboration activities.</p>
<p>Selected candidates will be required to work from CNA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, a few days a week in accordance with CNA's hybrid work environment. </p>
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<h2 style="color: #81bc00;">Qualifications</h2>
<p>Eligible candidates must satisfy the following requirements:</p>
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<li>Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a graduate program in the physical, social, or computer sciences or a related discipline.</li>
<li>US citizen</li>
<li>Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher</li>
<li>Strong collaboration and communications skills</li>
<li>All applicants must be able to obtain a US security clearance.<strong></strong></li>
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<h2 style="color: #81bc00;">Pay and Benefits</h2>
<p><span class="tabs2_section tabs2_section_0 tabs2_section0 " data-header-only="false" tab_caption="Catalog Task" tab_caption_raw="" id="section_tab.8687fbccc611229100727249a775cc31" data-section-id="8687fbccc611229100727249a775cc31"><span id="section-8687fbccc611229100727249a775cc31" data-header-only="false" class="section sn-stream-section"><span class="sn-widget-textblock-body sn-widget-textblock-body_formatted snuified">CNA’s Summer Research Internship Program lasts</span></span></span> for approximately 12 weeks. Interns are paid every two weeks at a rate competitive for the area and level of work they will be conducting. This is a 40-hours-a-week position.</p>
<p>CNA will provide travel and housing assistance for candidates that are not local to the DC metro area.</p>
<p>Interns are paid for national holidays that are observed during their appointment. Although interns do not accrue paid time off, they may arrange in advance with their Managing Director or Research Program Director to take days off without pay.</p>
<p>Exceptions to any of the above conditions require advance approval by the Vice President and Chief People Officer.</p>
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<h2 style="color: #81bc00;">Application Process</h2>
<p>Students who qualify should submit an application, cover letter, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and resume (including GPA) to CNA. The cover letter should describe the candidate’s interest in the internship, as well as their leadership, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.</p>
<p>All applicants must have US citizenship. CNA will be accepting applications for internships from September to November. To search for internships at CNA, <a href="https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/CNA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here.</a></p>
<h4 style="color: #81bc00; text-align: center;"><strong>CNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong></h4>
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