Spring 2025, Research Intern, John L. Thornton China Center, Foreign Policy (Job ID 2024-3550)

The Brookings Institution

Oct 16

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Government & Politics
Research & Development
Washington

Requirements

Interns will have the opportunity to attend meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events.
This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students pursuing a masters degree with an interest in Chinese political, social and economic issues and U.S. foreign policy in the region to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment.
PhD students are not eligible for internships.
Applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 24 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.
This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
This is a hybrid opportunity.
Work location cannot be in any of the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.
Please only apply if you can live and work in states other than those listed above for the duration of the internship.
Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year working towards a degree in a relevant field (i.e. international relations, China studies, etc.), or graduate students pursuing a masters degree are encouraged to apply.
Additionally, qualified applicants will have a demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: Chinese political, social and economic issues and U.S. foreign policy in the region.
Previous editing and proofreading experience is required and demonstrated strong research skills are preferred.
Additionally, fluency in English is required and Mandarin Chinese language skills are desirable.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume.
You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application.
Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals.
If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.
Applications will be accepted until November 3, 2024.
Applications not completed and submitted by the application deadline date will not be considered.
Your application is considered complete when you receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law.
Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

Interns will have the opportunity to assist in the center’s research projects; compile, edit, and proofread interviews, speeches, and published articles of the center’s scholars; collect and organize data and information in both Chinese and English as needed; and arrange all research-relevant documents, reports and publications. Interns may contribute to ongoing projects including editing and proofreading book manuscripts on U.S.-China relations and Chinese foreign policy; conducting background research on U.S.-China relations and Chinese leadership politics; monitoring subject matter developments related to ongoing track II dialogues on U.S.-China relations, economics and trade, and artificial intelligence; and assisting with logistics for various events. Interns should leave the internship with a better understanding of how to conduct high quality research, interact with top scholars in the field, and identify key areas in need of public policy research.
Interns will also gain first-hand experience in public policy and international affairs by assisting in the logistical planning and implementation of conferences, roundtables, briefings, and other meetings, monitoring other foreign policy events, and general administrative support. Additionally, they may also assist the center’s scholars on research tasks on an as needed basis.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts approximately 12 weeks.

What is the hourly pay for this internship?

The internship pays an hourly rate of $17.50.

How many hours per week are interns expected to commit?

Interns must be willing to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week during regular business hours.

Where is the internship located?

This internship requires interns to be located in the U.S. and is a hybrid opportunity, combining in-person presence at the Washington, DC office with the option of remote work.

Are there any restrictions on the states where interns can reside?

Yes, interns cannot reside in Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington for the duration of the internship.

What educational background is required for applicants?

Applicants should be undergraduate students in their junior or senior year or graduate students pursuing a master's degree in a relevant field, such as international relations or China studies.

Is fluency in any languages required?

Fluency in English is required, and Mandarin Chinese language skills are desirable.

What materials are required to apply for the internship?

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should highlight educational experiences, skills, and how the internship will contribute to professional goals.

When is the application deadline for this internship?

Applications will be accepted until November 3, 2024.

Will selected finalists need to provide additional documentation?

Yes, selected finalists will need to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

Is previous experience in editing or proofreading necessary?

Yes, previous editing and proofreading experience is required for this internship.

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