Call for Applications: Brookings Internship Program 2026 (Fully Funded)

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About Brookings Internship Program

The Brookings Internship Program 2026 offers degree-seeking students a valuable experience to explore and develop their careers while acquiring new skills. These Brookings Institution paid internships aim to provide students with a pre-professional, significant, and hands-on work experience directly connected to their academic field or career aspirations. The international internship for students offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow. Brookings offers paid internship opportunities to approximately 150 degree-seeking students and graduates yearly, with cohorts in spring, summer, and fall.

Benefits of Brookings Internship Program

• Brookings provides a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive set of benefits that cater to the emotional, financial, and physical well-being of its employees.
• Hence, the Brookings Internship is a paid internship program.
• The organization fosters a flexible and inclusive work environment characterized by respect. Thus, enabling employees to thrive in a supportive atmosphere.
• In addition, Brookings offers opportunities for continuing education and personal growth, empowering its workforce to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• The organization also promotes diversity within its workforce and organizes engaging events and community-building activities, fostering collaboration and a strong sense of community.
• Brookings provides employees with the opportunity to contribute to work that makes a meaningful impact on society, aligning with the organization’s mission of implementing positive change.

Brookings Internship Program Requirements

• Brookings internships are open to students who are currently studying in undergraduate or graduate programs. However, PhD students are not eligible to apply for the Brookings Internship 2026.

• Occasionally, recent graduates may also apply for selected internship positions. Applicants must have graduated within one year before the internship start date and meet the requirements mentioned in the specific internship posting.

• The paid Brookings internship program welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience.

• This means that regardless of applicants’ academic major, field of study, or prior work experience, they have the opportunity to apply for the Brookings Institute paid research internships.

• International students with a visa status sponsored by their college or university or those authorized to work in the United States can apply for Brookings Internships 2026. Applicants must have employment authorization and be in F-1 or J-1 student status with OPT or CPT if selected.

• Remote interns must NOT work from the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.

• If applicants are working remotely, it is mandatory for them to be within the United States throughout the entire internship period.

• In order to offer internship opportunities at Brookings to a wide range of students, individuals who were interns with the organization, either in the past or currently, are not eligible to apply for internships again.

Documents Required

• Resume 

• Cover Letter 

• Official/Unofficial Transcript 

• Writing Sample (if required) 

• Two References OR Two Letters of Recommendation (only for selected interns) 

Application Date and Process

• All applications must be received before the posted deadline to be considered for internship positions.
• Brookings Internship applications are only accepted after the positions are posted online for applicants to access.
• Applicants receive a confirmation email once their application is complete.
• Moreover, keep an eye on your email and the online application portal for updates on the status of your application.
• In cases where applications are found to be incomplete, applicants will get a notification via email.
• Currently, applications for the Brookings Institution Fall Internship 2026 Program are open and the Brookings internship fall 2026 will take place between September 2026 and December 2026.
• Make sure to apply before the Brookings Internship deadline.

Application Deadline

14 June, 2026

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