Spring Policy Research Internship - Economic Policy

Bipartisan Policy Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $3,000

Hybrid schedule (Mon/Fri remote)

Job summary

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) seeks a Spring Internship in its Economic Policy Program in Washington, DC. The internship provides hands-on policy research, support for project analysts, and exposure to bipartisan policymaking while building professional networks.

Interns work 18-20 hours per week and receive a $3,000 stipend paid in two installments. The program runs Jan 26, 2027 to Apr 1, 2027, with in-office days Tue-Thu and remote options Mon and Fri.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies or be a recent graduate.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Interest in fiscal and economic policy topics such as tax policy, retirement savings, and federal budget policy.
• Strong data analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support long-term policy projects and papers by conducting background research and writing.
• Draft blog posts and assist staff in preparing responses to Hill and media requests.
• Monitoring major congressional activity, analyzing budget documents.
• Take notes at Congressional hearings and external events.
• Event planning, program management, and administrative tasks.
• Undergraduate students at the rising junior level or above, currently enrolled graduate students, or graduates within the past 12 months.
• Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. BPC does not offer visa sponsorship.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) seeks a Spring Internship in its Economic Policy Program in Washington, DC. The internship provides hands-on policy research, support for project analysts, and exposure to bipartisan policymaking while building professional networks.

Interns work 18-20 hours per week and receive a $3,000 stipend paid in two installments. The program runs Jan 26, 2027 to Apr 1, 2027, with in-office days Tue-Thu and remote options Mon and Fri.