About the role#
The Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institution offers a research internship for students interested in public policy. You will work alongside experts to apply classroom theory to real-world projects. This is a paid, part-time position for the Winter 2027 term. Participants must commit to at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research on topics including artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, privacy, mass communications, and digital inclusion.
- Summarize scholarly literature and collect or manipulate data.
- Edit written products and support the team with research tasks.
- Attend meetings, professional development workshops, and public events.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate students who have completed their sophomore year, recent graduates, or current graduate students.
- Strong writing and research skills, including the ability to synthesize technical details from multiple sources.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time-management and organizational habits.
- A keen interest in the intersection of public policy, science, technology, and innovation.
- Successful completion of a background investigation.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC.
- You must be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
- Work cannot be performed from Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington.
About The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit think tank based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1916, the organization conducts research on public policy and governance. Its work spans local, national, and global levels. The institution employs between 201 and 500 people.
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