The Summer Undergraduate Internship in Nonproliferation Studies at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) , Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) is a paid internship. Interns will be compensated at the same rate as graduate research assistants. Internship last between 2-3 months, from early Jun to late August. Fellows are responsible for finding housing, with the assistance of the Internship Coordinator. (Masako Toki, CNS Senior Project Manager, mtoki@middlebury.edu )
Fellows work in close collaboration with CNS staff members on different nonproliferation issues in areas including:
CNS is a pioneer in developing and applying “ New Tools ” in nonproliferation research and education. Our key techniques include open source information and computer modeling, namely the creative use of satellite imagery, geospatial data, 3-dimensional (3D) modeling, virtual reality environments, and social media platforms. CNS is also taking the lead in examining the nexus of AI and WMD nonproliferation from several perspectives informed by a core group of staff with deep expertise on a variety of relevant issues. Over the summer, fellows may have the opportunities to contribute to innovative nonproliferation projects for the Nuclear Threat Initiative website alongside a team of CNS experts.
To gain an idea of what CNS does, please take a look at a recent project by CNS experts that recreated the US Raven Rock Mountain Complex and Russia’s Kosvinsky Bunker using open source information.
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Duties
In addition to assisting CNS experts with ongoing projects, our fellows get to develop their own research projects under the guidance of their respective supervisors. Also, fellows are expected to attend seminars and lectures held at CNS throughout the summer because this is an educational program. Fellows may have an opportunity to present results of their independent research as appropriate during the program.
How To Apply:
*APPLICANTS FOR SUMMER 2025 MUST UPLOAD ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON THE
CNS Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Posting in Workable.
The following documents are *required* for your application:
Resume or CV
Cover letter – including a statement of purpose (please be sure to clearly state that you are applying for the Summer Undergraduate Nonproliferation Fellowship, specify which CNS program you are most interested in, and your desired starting and ending dates for the internship)
Official or unofficial transcript
Short writing sample (2-3 pages)
At least two references: one reference must be from your college professor)
*References will be contacted via email to provide a letter of recommendation if an application is advanced to an interview by the hiring manager.
Applicants, please visit the program website at
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Masako Toki, CNS Undergraduate Internship Coordinator at mtoki@middlebury.edu.
Eligibility:
Be enrolled full-time at an undergraduate institution
Is eligible to work in the United States*
Has a strong interest in nonproliferation issues*
*For more details, please contact the internship coordinator.
*Students majoring in geology or any of the STEM fields, including natural, physical, and computer sciences are also encouraged to apply!
Preferred qualifications
It is preferred that by the program start date in the summer, applicants should have completed their sophomore year of studies at an undergraduate institution.
Knowledgeable of international security topics
Has command of a foreign language
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