FAQs
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship lasts approximately 12 weeks during the summer of 2025.
What is the pay for the internship?
The internship pays an hourly rate of $18.00.
Are there any eligibility requirements for applicants?
Yes, applicants must be undergraduate students in their junior or senior year or graduate students pursuing a master's degree in a relevant field. PhD students are not eligible.
How many hours per week are interns expected to work?
Interns are expected to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week during regular business hours, with some flexibility around their academic course schedule.
Where is the internship located?
This position requires regular in-person presence at the Brookings office in Washington, DC.
What types of projects will interns work on?
Interns will assist Brookings Technology engineers in implementing technology priorities, which may include system analysis, project management, and technology implementation across various projects and initiatives.
What background is preferred for applicants?
Applicants should be pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as information technology, and exposure to IT support or project work is desirable, along with experience in a Help Desk environment.
Do applicants need to submit a cover letter?
Yes, applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for the internship.
Is there a deadline for applications?
Yes, applications will be accepted until February 23, 2025.
Will a background check be required for interns?
Yes, successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.
Are letters of recommendation needed?
If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.
How does Brookings approach diversity in hiring?
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms and encourages applications from a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, and first generation college goers, among other factors.