Fall 2026, Research Internship, Center for Universal Education, Global Economy and Development (Job ID: 2026-3850)

The Brookings Institution • Washington, DC

1d • 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 international development, gender studies, and education 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

• Advanced undergraduates (junior or senior year) or graduate students completing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., gender studies, history, international development, global affairs, or related social sciences or humanities).
• Prior experience (demonstrated either through coursework, previous internships, or research assistant positions) in conducting literature searches and reviews.
• Strong interest in intersectional approaches towards gender, social justice, and/or global education and development.
• Relevant academic knowledge.
• Strong written, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
• Must be willing to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in gender and educational research.
• Experience working and/or teaching internationally.
• Experience in inclusion and equity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research on topics relevant to gender, education, and global development.
• Support drafting summaries of research findings that may be used in blog posts, presentations, or other research products.
• Provide administrative support including designing and evaluating the Echidna Global Scholars Fellowship.
• Plan and coordinate weekly meetings and workshops.
• Monitor and track project deliverables.

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: Intern