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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 2027 Program Schedule

Dates

Internship Openings Posted

Beginning the week of October 5, 2026

Application Deadline

November 7, 2026

Selections Made

December 18, 2026

Cohort Start Dates

January 19, 2027 or February 1, 2027

Cohort End Dates

April 9, 2027, or April 23, 2027