I applied online. I interviewed at Middle East Institute (Washington, DC) in Apr 2025
Interview
First you meet with the internship coordinator, and then you meet with one or several of the scholars. The internship coordinator interview is casual with several research and behavior questions. The interview with the scholar is conversational with one or two more challenging research questions near the end. Demonstrated interest in the scholar's work is important.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in the Middle East Institute?
I applied online. I interviewed at Middle East Institute
Interview
Interview took place on Zoom. It was very straightforward and lasted approximately 35 minutes. The questions were all standard behavioral interview questions, with nothing unexpected or out of the ordinary. Overall, the interview felt quite laid back compared to what I was expecting.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Why are you interested in this position as a programs intern?
I applied online. I interviewed at Middle East Institute in Aug 2022
Interview
Very quick, very nice and straightforward. Only one interview, on Zoom at the time. Open to hearing how the internship would contribute to my career and degree, and even allowed me to stay a second term.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked about relevant experience/examples of relevant tasks