The Brookings Institution · 1 hour ago
Summer 2026, Center for Technology Innovation Internship, Governance Studies (Job ID 2026-3793)
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Brookings Institution is one of the most influential think tanks committed to improving public policy. The internship offers undergraduate students the chance to work alongside experts in technology policy, engaging in career exploration and practical work experience related to their field of study.
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Responsibilities
Interns will have the opportunity to attend meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events
Interns will have an opportunity to learn a variety of research skills such as summarizing scholarly literature, collecting and manipulating data, attending events, and editing written products
Qualification
Required
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 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
This position requires excellent verbal and written communication, time-management and organizational skills, and ability to synthesize technical details from multiple sources
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
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
If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references
Applications will be accepted until February 22, 2026
Applications not completed and submitted by the application deadline date will not be considered
Preferred
Students with strong writing and research skills (quantitative or qualitative) preferred
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
Company
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization that focuses on analyzing public policy issues at the national level.
Founded in 1916
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.69MKey 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
Martin Indyk
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy Studies Program
Amy Liuv
Nonresident Senior Fellow
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