22 r and d intern jobs at 17 companies in Triangle, VA

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Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Intern
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$20-$24/hr HybridPart Time
World Resources Institute
World Resources Institute: Conducts environmental research and data analysis for global sustainability.
Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in conservation, environmental studies, international relations or related field; analytical skills; Microsoft 365 and SharePoint familiarity; time management and communication skills.
Microsoft 365, Microsoft SharePoint
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Research and Development Intern - 2027
Fairborn or McLean
$28/hr OnsiteInternship, Full Time
Altamira Technologies
Altamira TechnologiesNYSE: PSN: Provides data analytics and engineering for national security missions.
Currently pursuing a STEM degree with strong science and mathematics skills, Python or Matlab coding experience, and U.S. citizenship.
Python, Matlab
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Library and Research Intern (Graduate Student)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$28/hr HybridInternship
AARP
AARP: Nonprofit advocacy organization serving Americans aged 50 and older.
0+ YOEGraduate student in Library and Information Science; on-site DC office; research databases; strong communication; independent and team work; problem solving; MS Office.
ProQuest, Westlaw, EBSCOhost, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office
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Library and Research Intern (Graduate Student)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$28/hr HybridInternship, Temporary
AARP
AARP: Non-profit organization advocating for Americans aged 50 and older.
Master's-level LIS student enrolled in a program (DC/MD/VA area), available to work hybrid on-site in Washington, DC; experience with research databases and Microsoft Office; strong writing, synthesis, and research skills.
ProQuest, Westlaw, EBSCOhost, LexisNexis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint
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Planning & Community Development Intern
College Park, Maryland, United States
$20-$25/hr OnsiteInternship, Part Time
City of College Park
City of College Park: Municipal government serving the City of College Park, Maryland.
Current college or university enrollment required, preferably junior or senior level or graduate study, with interest in planning or related fields, strong research and communication skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, GIS, LEED for Cities
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Los Angeles Based Graduate Intern - Building Energy Modeling and Analysis
Los Angeles or Golden or Boulder or Washington or United States
$45k-$71k/yr HybridFull Time, Internship
National Laboratory of the Rockies
National Laboratory of the Rockies: Conducts applied research in energy systems and technology innovation.
Graduate-student or recent-graduate internship requiring building energy modeling and simulation experience, proficiency with EnergyPlus/OpenStudio/Modelica, programming (Python, MATLAB, Ruby), GitHub, GPA ≥ 3.0, and residence in California for the internship.
EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, Modelica, Python, MATLAB, Ruby, GitHub
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Research Intern - Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics (Fall 2026)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$20/hr OnsitePart Time
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Non-profit research organization providing strategic policy insights.
Undergraduate senior or graduate student with strong China-economy background, Chinese language skills, Excel and data skills, eligible to work in the U.S., able to work onsite 20 hours/week (Sept–Dec).
Microsoft Excel, web scraping
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Research & Policy Intern (Fall) – Global Government and External Relations (GER)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteInternship
Educational Testing Service
Educational Testing Service: Develops and administers standardized educational and professional assessments.
Current undergraduate student in relevant field; strong research, writing, and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple projects; interest in education and workforce policy.
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Research Intern, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, Fall 2026
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteInternship
Hudson Institute
Hudson Institute: Conducts public policy research and analysis to shape global policy.
Support Middle East research with data gathering, writing, editing, and administrative tasks; must be a current student or recent graduate with strong research and writing skills.
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Director, Research & Development
Reston, Virginia, United States
$190k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
StarKist
StarKist: Produces and distributes shelf-stable seafood and poultry products.
20+ YOE5+ MgmtRequires 20+ years in product and process development, 5–10 years managing R&D teams, CPG/food experience, BS or MS, regulatory and packaging expertise, and international travel capability.
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Fall 2026 - National Commission on Learning Ecosystems Intern, Education and Work (Paid)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$20/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
New America
New America: Think tank providing policy research and public recommendations
Interest or experience in domestic policy, education, communications, or governance; strong writing, organization, collaboration, time management, and LinkedIn account management skills.
LinkedIn
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Earth and Planets Laboratory Internship Program
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteInternship
Carnegie Science
Carnegie Science: Conducts independent scientific research across earth, life, and space sciences.
Current MLIS graduate student or recent (≤6 months) ALA-accredited MLIS graduate, strong time management and communication, ability to travel to Broad Branch Road Campus (Washington, DC), minimum 10 hours/week; unpaid for academic credit.
OCLC Worldshare
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Summer 2026 Internship, Democracy and Security Network, Legal
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
German Marshall Fund of the United States
German Marshall Fund of the United States: Promotes transatlantic cooperation through policy research and leadership development.
Law student or law degree required; strong legal research, writing, and analytic skills; interest in civil-military relations and democratic resilience; excellent organization and attention to detail; 20–30 hrs/week.
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Reverse Engineer and Offensive Cyber Developer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$100k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS/EE/CE or related, 2+ years reverse engineering/offensive cyber experience, OS internals and exploitation knowledge, development in assembly or C/C++, debugger experience, strong written/verbal communication, able to obtain Secret and ultimately TS/SCI clearance (US citizenship required).
Assembly, C, C++
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International Arms Control Treaties and Agreements Analyst
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$83k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ANSER
ANSER: Provides research and analysis for national and homeland security missions.
3+ YOEBachelor’s degree and 3+ years of professional experience in arms control treaty implementation and compliance; active TS/SCI clearance and strong interagency collaboration skills required.
computer-based modules
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Senior Fellow - Statistics and Data Science
Chicago or Washington
$200k-$230k/yr HybridPart Time, Full Time
NORC at the University of Chicago
NORC at the University of Chicago: Conducts objective social science research and public policy analysis.
15+ YOEMaster's or doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field; 15+ years in policy analysis or statistical research; extensive publications and recognized national or international leadership.
Bayesian analysis, causal inference, data linkage, statistical matching, differential privacy, imputation, machine learning, small area estimation, statistical disclosure limitation, survival analysis
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Assistant Director, Defense and National Security Program
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$70k-$75k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Independent, nonpartisan think tank conducting foreign policy research.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in international relations or related field, 4+ years related experience, strong writing/editing, project management, event logistics, budget and website experience.
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Research Associate, Women and Foreign Policy
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$55k-$58k/yr HybridFull Time
Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Independent think tank specializing in international affairs research.
1+ YOEBachelor's in international relations/political science or related field,1+ related admin/internship experience,experience on women’s issues preferred,strong research,proofreading,editing,communication skills,MS Word/Excel,ProQuest familiarity.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ProQuest, Twitter
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Clinical Research & Development Associate Director Myositis/Immunology
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
AstraZeneca
AstraZenecaLondon Stock Exchange: AZN: Researches, develops, and manufactures prescription medicines for major diseases.
Advanced scientific, medical, or health-related degree; drug development knowledge; clinical research leadership; project management expertise; English proficiency; and national and international travel availability.
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Clinical Research & Development Associate Director Myositis/Immunology
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
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AstraZeneca
AstraZenecaLondon Stock Exchange: AZN: Researches and develops medicines to treat major diseases globally.
Advanced scientific, medical, or health-related degree; comprehensive drug development knowledge; clinical research leadership, project management, communication, negotiation, mentoring, and international travel capability.
AstraZeneca line and project management tools