ESP is now accepting applications for Fall 2024 academic engagement assistantships. If you are interested in applying, please submit your application here no later than June 30, 2024
ESP acts as an intermediary nexus convening across US government actors, academics, and commercial entities to advance practice and understanding of the intersection of economics and security.
Our program offers high-achieving students an opportunity to cultivate professional skills and assist in the facilitation of engagement with/between government, academia, and the private sector.
Engagement workstreams generally comprise 2-6 student research assistants (SRAs). Students assist in logistics and communication management for program events such as the weekly Economic Statecraft Speaker Series and conferences or symposia hosted at the Bush School’s Washington, DC campus. Students also help develop ESP’s network of partners for collaboration and sponsorship.
Engagement workstreams provide an opportunity for students to take on leadership roles. Team leads are responsible for holding weekly meetings, organizing and delegating tasks, managing timelines, and communicating resource and scheduling needs to the Project Coordinator. Students in this role are intuitive problem solvers and have strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. New team leads have the opportunity to participate in a three-part leadership seminar exploring what defines leadership, a leader’s core competencies, and how to effectively lead teams.
If interested in joining our engagement workstreams, please consider submitting an application and/or contact economicstatecraft@tamu.edu for more information.
Applicants should have strong writing skills and an interest in Sino-American relations, economic statecraft, economic security, and/or Asia. Ideally they can manage an efficient workstream with rapid turnaround times,, have availability for weekly meetings, operate well in an entrepreneurial and enthusiastic program culture, and communicate professionally. Language and quantitative skills are a plus but not essential. US citizenship required.
