Fall 2026, Research Internship, Center for Technology Innovation, Governance Studies (Job ID: 2026-3855)
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, graduate students pursuing a master's degree, and recent graduates (individuals applying no more than one calendar year from their graduation year) 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.
- 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.
- Recent college graduates (individuals applying no more than one calendar year from their graduation year) and graduate students pursuing a masters degree 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.
- We will closely review applications from 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.
- Must be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
- Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
- 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.
- Must submit a brief writing sample (no more than 5 pages).
- If selected as a finalist, will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.
Nice To Haves
- Inter-disciplinary backgrounds are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Learn a variety of research skills such as summarizing scholarly literature, collecting and manipulating data, attending events, and 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
- Professional development workshops
- Opportunity to attend meetings, think tank events, and public Brookings events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
