China/Taiwan: The Global Supply Chain in Semiconductors and Taiwan’s Security
Research the strategic dimensions of global supply chains and markets for semiconductors, particularly with respect to the military and economic security of the US, China and Taiwan. Seeking applicants with interests in national security, technology, and international trade. High proficiency in Chinese language not required but a plus.

China: Governance of Data and the Private Sector
Research Chinese Communist Party policies toward data and the private sector. Close readings of original documents including laws, meetings, official media coverage, etc. Project goal: to generate a framework for mapping possible future policy directions. High proficiency in Chinese language and/or data visualization a plus.

Various Studies of Public Policy, Economic Growth, Inequality and Political Economy
Provide organizational and research support on several public economics and macroeconomics issues, including studies of growth, inequality, federalism and the defense budget. The work will require a background in economics and data analysis.

California Economic Policies: Housing, Homelessness, Energy, and More
Assistance with "California on Your Mind” column. Intern to research California economic policies, including issues related to housing, homelessness, energy, regulations, and taxes.

Book Chapter Project: Role of Federalism in America’s Social Safety
This project examines the role of devolution in establishing the federal and state programs making up the income support systems of the US, focusing on understanding the mechanisms created through federal aid and state funding on the flexibility of state decision-making authority. RAs will research the features of state and federal welfare programs, documenting their dependencies and the impacts of these dependencies on welfare participation in income distribution. RAs must have strong quantitative skills.

US Foreign Policy in Europe and the Middle East
Address various questions in US foreign policy regarding either Europe or the Middle East. European topics include shared security concerns, relations with the European Union, and questions of sovereignty and nationality. Middle East topics involve tensions between security and democracy promotion, competition among allies (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Israel), repercussions of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and cultural questions. Students with relevant language skills (French, German, Central European languages or a Middle Eastern language are especially welcome.)

The Lemmings Dilemma: Stress Testing and Systemic Risk in Banking
Has the widespread introduction of bank stress tests made the banking industry more risky by eliminating balance sheet diversity? This study looks at the change in balance sheet similarities across banks in the aftermath of the Dodd-Frank Act and the 2018 reform of Dodd-Frank. High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Stata are desired.

How Independent is Independent?: The Political Cycle of Federal Reserve Appointments
This study looks at how party affiliation and other characteristics correlate with voting patterns of Federal Open Market Committee members, and how that changes in years when key appointments are pending vacancies. It involves readings of historical minutes of FOMC meetings and cataloging member characteristics and voting history. Proficiency in Excel is essential.

Cold War ‘Moscow Rules’ Spycraft Research Project
This project examines the development of Cold War spycraft norms. The project will entail both theoretical and historical research on “Moscow Rules,” the informal, mutually accepted norms that Soviet and American spymasters established for dealing with each other during the Cold War and still maintain to some degree today. These rules have kept tensions from escalating and ultimately triggering a nuclear war. Some of the key tasks will include: theoretical research on the establishment of norms between countries, particularly those that don’t involve declarations, treaties, or summits; historical research on examples of the “Moscow Rules” at play, including instances in which Soviet and American intelligence officers caught engaging in espionage were forced to return home rather than being executed or imprisoned; provide written and oral summaries and analysis of findings.

Military History Book Project and Working Group
Two areas of activity: research for a book project (How Wars End—Sometime, Somehow, Somewhere) and assistance in preparation for the Spring Military History Working Group workshop (either remote or in person). For the book project: help with collecting primary source material — from Greek and Roman historians (in translation), the Crusades, Europe’s 100 and 30 Years Wars, the German wars between 1870-1945, the Mideast War from 1947, Afghanistan — and aid in establishing a bibliography of secondary sources. For the working group: help with executing research to facilitate online journal Strategika publication (including searching Hoover archives for historical illustrations; collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing data as background material for online journal), and assistance with operational duties of the Spring workshop (e.g., careful coordination of assembling some 60-70 military historians and analysts and communication with scholars about submissions/topics of presentation).
 

Organizational areas:

PolicyEd: Content, Programming, and Curriculum
Help develop educational materials for upcoming PolicyEd content; measure and track key metrics of success; work to “package” existing and future content; research and analyze existing digital education content for future development; deliver multiple curriculum proposals across different forms of multimedia. Internship will require potential applicants to become familiar with our existing video library and the research of our fellows. Remote work and the ability to work independently will be expected.

Media Relations
Research and report new or up-and-coming media sources, update weekly media tracking and monthly metrics of activity for media relations & outreach, create and maintain distribution lists, create ‘in case you missed it’ section of daily e-newsletter TUNE IN, assist in the planning/execution of Hoover Media Academy, send scholar media confirmations.

Government Relations
Report on briefings, hearings, and scholarly events on Capitol Hill, create and maintain distribution lists, update metrics of activity for government outreach and scholar activity, assist in the planning/execution of DC programming including the Leadership Forums, Congressional Fellowship Program, State & Local Government outreach, Hoover Capital Conversations.

Library & Archives: Education, Outreach, and Communication
Provide organizational and research support for projects that communicate L&A resources and research services available to a broad audience. Projects may include analyzing and updating existing web content and research guides (e.g. based on subject and geography) , and supporting outreach, engagement, education, and exhibits events and projects, both online and in person.

Library & Archives: Analysis and Promotion of Historical Sources
Help bring to light materials from our diverse collections on modern history. The student fellow will assist with the analysis and inventory of rare historical publications in various formats, the creation of online guides, publications, and exhibits, and the selection of items for digitization. Language skills in Russian, German, French, Spanish, Arabic useful but not essential.

Hoover Afghanistan Relief Team (HART)
Provide organizational support for HART’s mission to mitigate the humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan through assisting with visa paperwork and supporting letters; collating data for advocacy and resettlement efforts; and supporting the establishment of an oral history program and digital collection to capture the experiences and amplify the voices of Afghan refugees. Proficiency in Farsi/Dari is preferred but not required.

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Student responsibilities:

Conduct advanced research and work on special projects for Manager, often including:

• Executing online research.
• Collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing data.
• Analyzing trends and reporting on current events in each respective fellowship area.
• Writing summaries and memorandums on requested topics as well as proofread and help edit materials.

Assist with operational duties, including: scheduling and prepping for meetings, building distribution lists for event information dissemination, responding to correspondence the Manager receives, crafting marketing materials or output for the Manager, and potentially assisting with general Hoover events (e.g. simulations).

All interns will be asked to complete a final presentation at the culmination of the fellowship. Final projects will vary by Manager and topic area, to be agreed upon by each student and their Manager. Each final project will be presented to the Director of the Hoover Institution and all Fellows and Staff managers involved in the internship program.

Additional: Interns expected to perform other related duties as requested. The internship will be structured to maintain flexibility and tailoring based on staff or fellow needs.

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Who is eligible?

• Fully-enrolled Stanford undergraduate (junior or senior) of any major
• Any Stanford graduate student (GSB, SLS, any Masters program, and PhD program)
• Students must commit to the internship position from Autumn 2021 through Spring 2022
• Students with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Emphasis on flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Questions? Contact Josie Bianchi (she/her) at jbianchi [at] stanford.edu for more information!