A collage of staff and interns at Brookings

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. 

Fall 2025 Program Schedule

Dates
Internship Openings Posted

Beginning Week of May 26, 2025

Application Deadline

June 22, 2025

Selections Made

Week of August 4, 2025

Cohort Start Dates

September 15, 2025 or September 29, 2025

Cohort End Dates

December 5, 2025 or December 19, 2025