Health Policy & Economics Intern - Hybrid (DC)

The Brookings Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, invites undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in health policy and economics to apply for a 12-week internship. Interns will work alongside leading experts, attend events, and gain practical research experience.

This hybrid internship requires U.S. residency for the duration, with at least 25 hours per week during business hours and some scheduling flexibility for coursework.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate junior/senior or graduate student
• Interest in health policy and economics
• Strong writing and analytical abilities
• Background in micro/macro economics recommended
• Proficiency with Excel; experience with statistical software preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with short-term research and policy memos
• Develop graphs and data visuals for papers
• Support quality assurance and source verification
• Contribute to policy briefs and presentations
• Attend meetings and Brookings events when possible

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Excel

STATA/R/Python

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student (junior/senior)

Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

STATA

R

Python

Job description

The Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, invites undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in health policy and economics to apply for a 12-week internship. Interns will work alongside leading experts, attend events, and gain practical research experience.

This hybrid internship requires U.S. residency for the duration, with at least 25 hours per week during business hours and some scheduling flexibility for coursework.