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.
Summer 2025 Program Schedule |
Dates |
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Internship Openings Posted |
Beginning Week of January 21, 2025 |
Application Deadline |
February 23, 2025 |
Selections Made |
Week of April 4, 2025 |
Cohort Start Dates |
June 2, 2025 or June 16, 2025 |
Cohort End Dates |
August 22, 2025 or September 5, 2025 |