Summer 2026, Research Internship, Tax Policy Center, Economic Studies (Job ID 2026-3775)

The Brookings Institution • Washington, DC

4d • $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 1 2 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 tax and budget policy 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 $18.00; and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 35 hours per week, during regular busines hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule. To learn more about Brookings research programs, click here. Position Location : This is a hybrid opportunity. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC, office with the option of remote work. Remote work applicants may not work from 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

• Undergraduate students who are in their junior or senior year pursuing a degree in economics or in a related field like mathematics or statistics.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Applicants should have taken introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• Applicants should be proficient using Microsoft Excel.
• This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is for interning at Brookings.
• Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume.
• Please submit your resume as instructed and include your cover letter as a separate attachment when you apply .
• You are required to submit /attach a separate cover letter for each internship application.
• Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals.
• Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager.
• If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references .

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in statistics or econometrics is highly recommended.
• Proficiency with STATA, or other statistical software, is preferred.
• A successful applicant will have a strong team work ethic and a belief that no task is too big or too small.

Responsibilities

• General research and writing: Interns will assist with short-term research and other projects. Examples include research for policy memos, blog posts, or other work products. In addition, interns might be expected to analyze data and create graphs for papers, policy memos, presentations, and other items. Interns would help research potential topics and authors for future center/project work.
• Long-term research: Working with the center/project team, interns would help research potential topics and authors for future work.
• Event Staffing: Interns may help prepare materials for events and work at various aspects of the event, such as registration.
• Administrative: The applicant should be prepared to help with general office support, assist with special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees