Tech Policy Research Intern - Hybrid (Spring 2027)

The Brookings Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brookings Institution in Washington, DC offers a 12-week internship for undergraduate and graduate students. The position is hybrid (U.S.-based) and pays $18.40 per hour with a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Applicants should have strong writing and research skills, be in good academic standing, and be able to produce a brief writing sample. A cover letter and resume are required; applications are due by November 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Students with strong writing and research skills (quantitative or qualitative) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to synthesize technical details from multiple sources.
• Note: Applicants must submit a brief writing sample (no more than 5 pages).

Responsibilities

• Summarize scholarly literature and collect data for research projects.
• Attend events and edit written products.
• Collaborate with teams on topics at the intersection of policy and science, technology, and innovation.
• Adapt to potential program changes while keeping research work aligned with the team.

Skills

Strong writing

Research skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

Undergraduate student (sophomore year completed)

Graduate student

Job description

The Brookings Institution in Washington, DC offers a 12-week internship for undergraduate and graduate students. The position is hybrid (U.S.-based) and pays $18.40 per hour with a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Applicants should have strong writing and research skills, be in good academic standing, and be able to produce a brief writing sample. A cover letter and resume are required; applications are due by November 7, 2026.