Call for Brookings Internship Program in now open!!
The Brookings Internship Program offers degree-seeking students, and occasionally recent graduates, an opportunity for career exploration and development, as well as a chance to acquire new skills. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide a pre-professional, meaningful, and practical work experience related to the student’s field of study or career interest. Internships may be within a Brookings research program (e.g., Governance Studies, Global Economy and Development, Brookings Metro, Economic Studies, or Foreign Policy) or one of Brookings’ central business units (e.g., Human Resources, Executive Office, Finance, Development, Facilities, Communications). The type of work varies by intern position and may include projects related to research, administrative tasks, communications, and more. Interns are integrated into the day-to-day work at Brookings and, alongside the curated learning experiences for the intern cohort, are encouraged to partake in internal and external events, local networking opportunities, social and community programming, staff professional development, and may join employee-led professional networks and affinity groups during their internship.
All Brookings interns are paid, either by Brookings or via an external partnership coordinated in advance of their start. The typical internship lasts 12 weeks and can be hybrid (located in the DC Metropolitan area; requiring at least one day in the office based on the research program’s or business unit’s schedule) or remote. Interns are required to be physically located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
Location:
United States, OnlineBenefits
Brookings recognizes talented people in every field are in demand and have many options for where they choose to contribute their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Brookings strives to be an employer of choice, and a place where staff feel they can grow their careers. They do this by offering:
- a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing;
- a flexible and collegial work environment focused on inclusion and respect;
- continuing education and personal development opportunities;
- a diverse workforce with engaging events and community-building activities; and
- opportunity to contribute to work that has a meaningful impact on society.
Eligibilities
Brookings internships are open to:
- Individuals of any background and level of experience
- Current undergraduate and master’s students (PhD students are not eligible)
- Recent graduates, occasionally
Individual internship postings specify opportunities open to recent graduates
- Individuals selected for a Brookings internship must have graduated within one year prior to the
start of their internship - International students with a visa status sponsored by their college or university, or are authorized to
work in the U.S.
You are eligible ONLY if:
- You have employment authorization
- You are currently in F-1 or J-1 student status and would be applying for (or have applied for) OPT or CPT if selected for a Brookings internship
You are not eligible if:
- You do not have employment authorization
- You do not currently have a visa and would be applying for a visa if selected for a Brookings internship
NOTE: To allow as many students as possible the opportunity to intern at Brookings, current or previous interns are not eligible to intern again.
Eligible Regions: Open for AllApplication Process
All applications must be received in advance of the posted deadline to be considered. Applications are not accepted until the internship is posted online. Complete applications include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Transcript (official or unofficial)
- If required in the position description: Writing sample
All applicants receive a confirmation email once a complete application is received. In instances where applications are incomplete, applicants are notified via email and are instructed to access their Candidate Profile within Brookings’ Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS, to complete and resubmit their application. If selected as an internship finalist (this is NOT required as part of the application process), applicants will receive instructions to provide the following:
- Contact information for two (2) references OR two (2) letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation can be emailed directly to [email protected].
- If the internship is through an external partnership: Written documentation of eligibility (i.e., letter from the university or organization confirming such with the amount of external funding provided).
Application Deadline: June 23, 2024
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