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Summer 2025, Research Internship, Center for Universal Education, Global Economy and Development (Job ID 2025-3590)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Research & Development
  • Washington
  • 15d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be a graduate student in international development or an undergrad with experience, located in the U.S., and submit a cover letter and resume by February 23, 2025.
  • You will conduct research, draft summaries, prepare presentations and materials, input data, and assist with office support and special projects as needed.

Requirements

  • Graduate students pursuing a masters degree with an interest in international development and education to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment.
  • Undergraduate students with prior professional experience are also welcome.
  • 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.
  • Please note: Applications will be accepted until February 23, 2025.
  • 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

  • The intern will gain analytical thinking, organizational, and writing skills as they provide research, analysis and writing support to the team.
  • The intern will conduct background research on topics such as family and community engagement in education and will draft summaries of research findings that may be used in blog posts or reports.
  • The intern will support dissemination and presentation preparation for an upcoming report, book, and set of briefs.
  • The intern will support with preparation and materials for meetings, events, presentations, and publications; and will organize and input data into databases.
  • The intern should be prepared to help with general office support, assist with special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts approximately 12 weeks.

What are the education requirements for this internship?

This internship is open to undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, as well as graduate students pursuing a master's degree in related fields.

How many hours per week is the commitment for this internship?

Interns are required to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week during regular business hours.

What is the hourly pay for this internship?

The internship pays an hourly rate of $18.00.

Are PhD students eligible to apply for this internship?

No, PhD students are not eligible for this internship.

Is there a preference for applicants regarding geographic location?

Yes, remote work applicants may not work from specific states including Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.

What kind of responsibilities will interns have?

Interns will engage in general research and writing, as well as administrative support related to meetings, events, and publications.

What skills are expected from applicants?

Applicants should demonstrate analytical thinking, organizational, and writing skills.

Will interns have networking opportunities during the internship?

Yes, interns will have opportunities to attend meetings, events, and network with other interns at the institution.

How should applicants submit their application materials?

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume, with the cover letter specifically addressing the hiring manager.

What is the deadline for submitting applications?

Applications will be accepted until February 23, 2025.

Are letters of recommendation required for the application?

Yes, if selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

Does Brookings have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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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.