The Brookings Institution · 2 weeks ago
Summer 2026, Research Internship, Global Economy and Development (Job ID 2026-3782)
Washington, DC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18.40/hr - $18.40/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Brookings Institution is one of the most influential think tanks committed to improving public policy. They are seeking interns to work alongside experts in government and academia, providing a pre-professional learning experience related to economics, data science, and public policy.
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Responsibilities
Assist with background research (including literature review)
Gather data from primary and secondary sources
Data cleaning and manipulation
Data visualization
Statistical analysis
Gain exposure to the different stages of a research project—formulating a research question, surveying the literature, working with data, and various elements of empirical analysis, including running regressions and the creation of informative tables and figures
Focus on topics ranging from migration policy both in the US and Latin America, the future of work, economic mobility, to industrial policy and regional economic development
Qualification
Required
Open to undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, completing a degree in a relevant field (i.e. economics, physics, data science, applied mathematics, etc.) or graduate students pursuing a masters degree
Demonstrated interest in public policy, emerging markets/migration/labor economics
Some working knowledge of statistics and econometrics, with R/Python/Stata
Experience with large datasets and data visualization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings
Submit a cover letter and resume
Submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references if selected as a finalist
Preferred
Availability for at least 30 hr/week and 3 days in person
Company
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization that focuses on analyzing public policy issues at the national level.
Founded in 1916
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.69MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern FoundationAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.5M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2018-01-01Grant· $1.69M
Leadership Team
Martin Indyk
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy Studies Program
Amy Liuv
Nonresident Senior Fellow
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