Fall 2026, Research Intern, Center on Health Policy (Job ID: 2026-3852)

The Brookings Institution • Washington, DC

22h • 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 pursuing a masters degree with an interest in health policy and economics 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 25 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule. To learn more about Brookings research programs, click here. This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship. This is a hybrid opportunity. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC, office with the option of remote work. Work location cannot be in any of the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. Please only apply if you can live and work in states other than those listed above for the duration of the internship.

Requirements

• Junior or senior year pursuing an undergraduate degree in economics or a related field like mathematics or statistics, or graduate students pursuing a master’s degree.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Have taken introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about U.S. healthcare policy.
• Strong teamwork ethic and a belief that no task is too big or too small.
• Must be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
• Must be able to live and work in states other than Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington for the duration of the internship.
• Must submit a cover letter and resume.
• Must 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.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in statistics or econometrics is highly recommended.
• Achieved proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with STATA, R, Python, or another statistical software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with short-term research and other projects, such as research for policy memos, blog posts, or other work products.
• Analyze data and create graphs for papers, policy memos, presentations, and other items.
• Help research potential topics and authors for future center/project work.
• Assist with the fact checking and quality assurance process, which may include reviewing statistical code and verifying sources.

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 throughout the Institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level