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Want to kick off your professional career in a meaningful way? Each year, Brookings provides paid internships to nearly 150 degree-seeking students, and occasionally to recent graduates, with internship cohorts available every spring, summer, and fall. Internships are available in our five research programs (Governance Studies, Economic Studies, Foreign Policy, Global Economy and Development, and Brookings Metro) and in our business units (e.g., communications, finance, human resources). Review Brookings Internship Program Details to learn more about the program, timelines, and expectations.

When recruitment begins for the next cohort, internship openings will become visible, and the program schedule will be posted below. 

Spring 2026 Program Schedule

Dates
Internship Openings Posted

Beginning Week of October 6, 2025

Application Deadline

November 1, 2025

Selections Made

Week of December 15, 2025

Cohort Start Dates

January 20, 2026 or February 2, 2026

Cohort End Dates

April 10, 2026 or April 4, 2026