KIP Spring 2027 - Policy/Research Intern - Competitive Enterprise Institute

Abundance Network; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 6,800 - 8,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

In-person internship

Job summary

Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC offers a policy/research internship through Stand Together Fellowships. Interns work with CEI policy experts on a range of issues, with a focus on rigorous research and professional development.

The program is in-person in Washington, D.C. Applicants should be students at undergraduate/graduate/law levels, eager to learn and contribute to libertarian/conservative policy work. A stipend is provided for full participation.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in policy and politics, capitalism and economics, and libertarian/conservative principles.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• A professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Research policy issues across topics with CEI policy experts.
• Assist in preparing briefs, memos, and policy summaries.
• Support communications, outreach, and project coordination.

Skills

Policy research

Writing

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate/Law student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Koch Internship Program (KIP)

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff,

About Competitive Enterprise Institute

Competitive Enterprise Institute is a nonprofit think tank based in Washington which focuses on critical economic and regulatory policy issues.

CEI’s internship program provides interested students and recent graduates the opportunity to learn about and promote the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty. A CEI internship gives applicants the opportunity to work alongside some of the most prominent regulatory affairs scholars and policy specialists.

CEI offers a number of internships across the various policy areas we work on, as well as internships in communications and marketing. Generally, CEI’s policy interns are assigned to work with a specific CEI expert for the duration of their internship; and our communications and marketing interns work with the CEI staff of each respective team.

CEI’s internship program is an invaluable educational experience. We work with interns to help them grow professionally, hone their skills, and cultivate lasting relationships. Ultimately, our goal is to give interns work that will help them further their careers. Interns are encouraged to be proactive, and exceptional interns are often given the freedom to shape their experience with us and the possibility to explore other opportunities at CEI.

Past CEI interns have gone on to work in the executive and legislative branches, federal regulatory agencies, academia, and at prominent research institutions and think tanks. A number of current CEI staff are former CEI interns.

You can find out more about CEI here and learn about our history here. You can see our team of experts here and see some of our work here and here.

Policy/Research Intern:

Policy/Research Interns are assigned to work with one or more CEI policy experts for the duration of their internship. Interns have the opportunity to research important policy issues which include, but are not limited to; regulatory reform, banking and finance, energy and environment, technology and telecommunications, antitrust, trade, labor, transportation, healthcare, and asset forfeiture.

Applicants must have a strong interest in policy and politics, capitalism and economics, and libertarian/conservative principles. Applicants must have strong research, writing, and organizational skills. Applicants must possess a professional demeanor and the ability to handle confidential and private information. Applicants should be able to work independently, effectively, and efficiently. A basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is a must. CEI also seeks interns to work on communications, marketing - and from time to time, philanthropy/fundraising, government affairs, events, litigation, and IT.

This role is in person, in Washington, D.C.

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

7500 - 7500 USD a year

Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of either $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization, or $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week at the partner organization. Attending the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming is required for both full and part-time participants.