Niskanen Center Summer Internship 2026

The Niskanen Center Summer Internship 2026 offers a paid policy internship in Washington, D.C. for students and early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in research, communications, and advocacy across policy areas such as economic security, climate change, criminal justice reform, and immigration. Selected interns work with policy experts and participate in workshops and networking sessions designed to develop policy analysis and writing skills. The program runs from June 2 to August 7, 2026, with a monthly stipend of up to $1,000.

Paid stipend; hands-on policy experience; professional development workshops; networking with policy professionals.

Open to students and early-career professionals with an interest in public policy and practical problem-solving.

Submit an online application package via the provided internship page; rolling review with a deadline of March 8, 2026.