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The Brookings Institution · 2 hours ago

Summer 2026, Talbott Center Research and Events Internship, Foreign Policy (Job ID 2026-3789)

positionUnited States
timeInternship
remoteRemote
seniorityIntern
money$18/hr - $18/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

The Brookings Institution is one of the most influential think tanks committed to improving the world through public policy. They are seeking interns who will work alongside leading experts and engage in research and administrative tasks related to foreign policy and national security issues.

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Responsibilities

Attend meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events
Monitor current developments in relevant research areas
Conduct qualitative/quantitative research
Produce written briefings and memos
Brief support staff and senior fellows
Summarize and synthesize documents
Edit publications
Help staff Brookings events
Maintain databases
Conduct additional administrative tasks related to web-postings
Conduct logistical tasks related to events featuring guest speakers
Help translate documents depending on foreign language abilities

Qualification

Research skillsNational security knowledgeForeign policy knowledgeEnglish fluencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Graduate students pursuing a masters degree and undergraduate students in their junior or senior year pursuing a degree in international affairs, foreign policy, history, political science, international law, international political economy, or related fields
Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following research areas: national security, U.S. defense policy, nuclear policy, maritime security, illicit economies (such as narcotics or wildlife), or nonstate armed actors (insurgencies, militant/extremist groups, terrorist organizations)
English fluency required
Located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings
Submit a cover letter and resume
Submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references if selected as a finalist

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
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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http://www.brookings.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

The Brookings Institution has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (8)
2023 (6)
2022 (7)
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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