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About Us

GC  NEXUS is a boutique geopolitical and technology advisory firm that helps companies, international organizations, and institutions navigate the complex intersection of emerging technologies and global strategic competition. By combining deep geopolitical insight with technical expertise, we support high-level decision-making across sectors, enabling clients to anticipate risks, seize opportunities, and build future-proof strategies. Click here to apply.

Position Title

Policy Associate Intern – Great Power Competition & Emerging Technologies

Internship (Undergraduate applicants welcome)

Location: Remote or hybrid (Washington D.C. preferred)

Duration: 8–12 weeks (flexible)

Compensation: $21.50–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience

Please note that compensation may vary depending on your location. Candidates based outside the United States may be offered an adjusted compensation package or, in some cases, referred to affiliated research institutes as volunteer research associates, depending on local arrangements and funding availability.

To be considered for this position, please submit all of the following in a single document:

  • Resume/CV

  • Cover Letter

  • Writing Sample (policy-relevant, 3–5 pages preferred)

📌 Note: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Role Overview

GC  NEXUS is seeking a Policy Associate Intern to support our consulting and research work focused on emerging technologies—especially artificial intelligence—and their role in strategic competition among great powers. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of geopolitics, technology, and policy.

You will contribute to client-facing work, internal strategic analysis, and high-impact content creation. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about international affairs and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Research & Policy Support (40%)

  • Conduct research on key technologies (AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, etc.) within the context of U.S.–China competition and global security dynamics

  • Track policy developments in international AI governance, dual-use tech, and national tech strategies

  • Draft concise memos, strategic briefs, and literature reviews for internal and client use

Content Creation & Communication (30%)

  • Contribute to the drafting of policy briefs, white papers, client reports, and blog posts

  • Assist in developing slide decks and visual materials for internal briefings and external presentations

  • Support the team in translating complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights

Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement Support (20%)

  • Identify and organize contacts in government, think tanks, academia, and industry

  • Assist with the coordination of expert roundtables, closed-door briefings, and other events

Project Coordination & Internal Support (10%)

  • Support task tracking, meeting documentation, and information management

  • Help maintain shared research repositories and knowledge databases

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Undergraduate student or recent graduate in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field

  • Demonstrated interest in AI, geopolitics, and global security

  • Strong writing and communication skills

  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience at think tanks, research institutions, or government-related work

  • Familiarity with AI governance, tech policy, or strategic competition issues

  • Ability to work independently and contribute in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team

  • Language skills (e.g., Mandarin, Russian) are a plus, but not required

To Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume/CV (required)

  • Cover Letter (required)

  • Writing Sample (required)

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