Spring 2027, Research Internship, Center for Technology Innovation, Governance Studies (Job ID 2026-3913)

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 technology 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 $18.40, 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. 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

• Undergraduate student (who has completed their sophomore year) from any major; inter-disciplinary backgrounds are a plus.
• Recent college graduates and graduate students are also eligible to apply.
• Students with strong writing and research skills (quantitative or qualitative) preferred.
• A successful intern is someone who learns quickly, is highly motivated, and wants to learn how to conduct policy research.
• Candidates who signal a keen interest in any topic at the intersection of public policy and science, technology, and innovation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time-management and organizational skills, and ability to synthesize technical details from multiple sources.
• Applicants must submit a brief writing sample (no more than 5 pages).
• This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.
• Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume.
• Submit your resume as instructed and add your cover letter as an 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.
• 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

• We welcome applications from majors in the social sciences and humanities as well as the natural sciences and engineering fields, including computer and data science.

Responsibilities

• Summarizing scholarly literature
• Collecting and manipulating data
• Attending events
• Editing written products
• Research topics include but are not limited to artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, privacy, mass communications, and digital inclusion.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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