Think tank Internships

Think tank Internships

Interns in this area can expect to conduct, collect and analyze research in policy areas to distribute to the public or to use for lobbying and advocacy. Many institutions conduct this research to help formulate and promote public policies that reflect the goals and focus areas of the institution. Areas of focus can include, but are not limited to, economic and social policies, personal freedoms, human rights, and democracy.

Brookings Institution (Think tank)

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Their mission is to conduct independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations that strengthen American democracy; foster the economic and social welfare, security and opportunity of all Americans; and secure a more open, safe, prosperous and cooperative international system.

Website: http://www.brookings.edu/

Internship information: http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment#/?tab=1

Internship last offered: Fall 2013

Center for National Policy (Think tank)

The Center for National Policy is an independent think tank dedicated to advancing the economic and national security of the United States. They bring together leaders and decision makers who are focused on the revitalization of the economy for the benefit of all Americans and the strengthening of the values of human rights and democracy at home and across the globe.

Website: http://cnponline.org/

Internship information: http://cnponline.org/ht/d/sp/i/199/pid/199

Internship last offered: Spring 2009

Endowment for Middle East Truth (Think tank)

The Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET) is a self-described “think tank and policy center with an unabashedly pro-America and pro-Israel stance.” EMET aims to educate policy-makers and reveal truth in US Middle Eastern policy by challenging falsehoods with research and analysis.

Website: http://emetonline.org/

Internship last offered: Spring 2015

The Heritage Foundation (Think tank)

The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution whose mission is to formulate and promote public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, and a strong national defense.

Website: http://www.heritage.org/

Internship information: http://www.heritage.org/about/internships-young-leaders/the-heritage-foundation-internship-program

Internship last offered: Spring 2014

Institute for Policy Studies (Think tank)

IPS is a community of public scholars and organizers linking peace, justice, and the environment in the U.S. and globally. They work with social movements to promote true democracy and challenge concentrated wealth, corporate influence, and military power. They work on issues including peace, justice and the environment.

Website: http://www.ips-dc.org/

Internship information: http://www.ips-dc.org/about/joinus

Internship last offered: Spring 2010

The Urban Institute (Think tank)

The Urban Institute is a non-partisan Washington D.C.-based American think tank that carries out economic and social policy research, collects data, evaluates social programs, educates the public on key domestic issues, and provides advice and technical assistance to developing governments abroad.

Website: http://www.urban.org/

Internship information: http://www.urban.org/about/careers/internships.cfm

Internship last offered: Fall 2010