Summer 2026, Research Internship, Center for Universal Education, Global Economy and Development (Job ID 2026-3785) jobs in United States
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The Brookings Institution · 2 weeks ago

Summer 2026, Research Internship, Center for Universal Education, Global Economy and Development (Job ID 2026-3785)

positionWashington, DC
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$18.40/hr - $18.40/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

The Brookings Institution is one of the most influential think tanks dedicated to public policy improvement. They are seeking a Research Intern for their Center for Universal Education to provide research and programmatic support focused on gender, education, and global development while gaining practical experience in a professional environment.

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Responsibilities

Conduct background research on topics relevant to gender, education, and global development, and support drafting summaries of research findings that may be used in blog posts, presentations, or other research products
Provide administrative support including designing and evaluating the Echidna Global Scholars Fellowship, planning and coordinating weekly meetings and workshops, and monitoring and tracking project deliverables

Qualification

Research skillsWriting skillsGender studies knowledgeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterest in social justiceExperience in educationInternational experience

Required

Advanced undergraduates (junior or senior year) or graduate students completing a degree in a relevant field (for e.g.., gender studies, history, international development, global affairs, or related social sciences or humanities)
Applicants must have prior experience (demonstrated either through coursework, previous internships, or research assistant positions) in conducting literature searches and reviews
Must have a strong interest in intersectional approaches towards gender, social justice, and/or global education and development
Strong written, organizational, and communication skills
This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume

Preferred

Experience in gender and educational research
Working and/or teaching internationally
Inclusion and equity experience

Company

The Brookings Institution

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The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization that focuses on analyzing public policy issues at the national level.
dateFounded in 1916
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.brookings.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$3.69M
Key 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

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Martin Indyk
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy Studies Program
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Amy Liuv
Nonresident Senior Fellow
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