Spring 2027, Research and Events Internship, Center on the United States and Europe, Foreign Policy (Job ID 2026-3911)

The Brookings Institution • Washington, DC

1d • $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! Interns spend approximately 12 weeks working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills. Interns will have the opportunity to attend meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution. This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in European affairs and transatlantic relations to support scholar research and activity on matters of U.S. policy towards Europe and the foreign policies of European states, to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. PhD students are not eligible for internships; please visit our Careers page for current open positions. This internship pays an hourly rate of $18.40, and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 20 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.

Requirements

• Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in European affairs and transatlantic relations are encouraged to apply.
• Must be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Submit a cover letter and resume.
• Submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application.
• Cover letter should highlight educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to professional goals.
• Address cover letter to Hiring Manager.
• If selected as a finalist, submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in European affairs and transatlantic relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, event coordination, and programmatic and administrative work.
• Hone analytical, organizational, and professional interpersonal skills.
• Research issues relevant to CUSE’s work.
• Monitor current developments in relevant research areas.
• Collect, review, summarize, and assemble relevant literature materials from a wide variety of sources.
• Assist in the logistical planning and implementation of roundtables, workshops, and other meetings.
• Compile and update mailing, media, and invitation lists.
• Attend foreign policy events and take notes.
• Brief CUSE staff members.
• Provide general administrative support.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $18.40
• Opportunity to attend meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events.
• Opportunity to network with other interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree