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Summer 2024, Research Internship, Center on Economic Security and Opportunity, Economic Studies

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The Brookings Institution

Jan 25

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
  • Washington, DC

Requirements

  • Applicants should be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in economics or in a related field like mathematics, statistics, or public policy and should have strong writing and analytical skills. Applicants should have taken introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics. Coursework in statistics or econometrics is highly recommended. Applicants should be proficient using Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with STATA, or other statistical software, is preferred. A successful applicant will have a strong team work ethic, attention to detail, and a belief that no task is too big or too small.
  • 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. Please submit your resume as instructed and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply. 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. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager.
  • If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

Responsibilities

  • The intern will be working primarily on research related to the economics of education, immigration, and/or the U.S. safety net, and will have opportunities to gain exposure to a broad set of economic policy topics. Applicants should expect a range of responsibilities, broadly defined under the following categories:
  • Literature review and writing: Intern will assist with collecting, summarizing, and critically evaluating research.
  • Data cleaning and analysis: Intern may be expected to collect, clean, and analyze data and create graphs and tables for papers, policy memos, presentations, and other products.
  • Event Staffing: Interns may help prepare materials for events and work at various aspects of the event, such as registration.
  • Administrative: The applicant should be prepared to help with general office support, assist with special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

The Brookings Institution

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For over 100 years, Brookings experts have conducted high-quality, independent research and produced innovative policy solutions for the nation and world. Brookings is proud to be consistently ranked as the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tank.