Summer 2026, Research Internship, Center for Universal Education, Global Economy and Development (Job ID 2026-3785) jobs in United States
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The Brookings Institution · 6 hours ago

Summer 2026, Research Internship, Center for Universal Education, Global Economy and Development (Job ID 2026-3785)

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 improving global policies. This internship offers undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to work on research and programmatic support related to gender, education, and global development, while gaining valuable professional experience.

EducationNon ProfitPoliticsPublic RelationsTraining

Responsibilities

Conduct background research on topics relevant to gender, education, and global development, and 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, planning and coordinating weekly meetings and workshops, and monitoring and tracking project deliverables

Qualification

Research skillsWriting skillsGender studies knowledgeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterest in social justiceExperience in educationExperience in international work

Required

Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year or graduate students pursuing a master's degree with interests in international development, gender studies, and education
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 and strong written, organizational, and communication skills
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
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

Preferred

Experience in gender and educational research
Working and/or teaching internationally
Experience in inclusion and equity

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/

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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