Summer 2026, Center for Effective Public Management Internship, Governance Studies (Job ID 2026-3787) jobs in United States
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The Brookings Institution · 9 hours ago

Summer 2026, Center for Effective Public Management Internship, Governance Studies (Job ID 2026-3787)

positionWashington, DC
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$18/hr - $18/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

The Brookings Institution is one of the most influential think tanks focused on public policy. The internship provides undergraduate students with a meaningful pre-professional learning experience, where they will assist in research and administrative support related to U.S. government and politics.

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Responsibilities

Review and summarize literature
Collect data
Fact-check
Track current events
Monitor the congressional schedule
Provide general research and administrative support for CEPM scholars
Research and track the Trump administration's legislative agenda and other key public policy areas
Assist scholars with expertise in federal government management, political parties, electoral and institutional reform, and federalism
Careful collection of data and facts to support analysis in research products and blog posts

Qualification

Research experienceAnalytical skillsWriting abilityQualitative methodsQuantitative methods

Required

Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year with an interest in U.S. government and politics are encouraged to apply
Strong writing ability and analytical skills
Research experience using qualitative and/or quantitative methods
Must be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume
If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references

Company

The Brookings Institution

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The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization that focuses on analyzing public policy issues at the national level.
dateFounded in 1916
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.brookings.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (8)
2023 (6)
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2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$3.69M
Key Investors
Patrick J. McGovern FoundationAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.5M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2018-01-01Grant· $1.69M

Leadership Team

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Martin Indyk
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy Studies Program
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Amy Liuv
Nonresident Senior Fellow
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