Brookings Internships 2026

Brookings offers paid internships in various research programs and business units. The program provides practical work experience, exposure to real-time policy projects, and professional development for students and recent graduates. Internships are offered in multiple terms (summer, spring, fall) and include a stipend with hybrid/remote arrangements, though participants must be located in the United States.

Hands-on policy research experience, opportunities to work on real-time projects, professional development workshops, networking with Brookings staff and experts.

Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, or be recent graduates; PhD students are not eligible; foreign nationals must be authorized to work in the United States.

Apply online via the Brookings internships portal; submit required documents by the stated deadline.