Paid Brookings Internship Program Spring 2027 in the United States

Applications are now open for the Brookings Internship Program Spring 2027 in the United States. This is a paid internship, so you earn while you gain experience at one of the world’s leading think tanks. It is open to undergraduate and master’s students, and occasionally to recent graduates, across fields such as economics, governance, foreign policy, global development, urban policy, finance, communications and human resources.

The deadline is November 7, 2026. The official details do not mention any application fee. The program is open to individuals of any background, but you must be physically located in the U.S. during the internship and have U.S. work authorization, or be an F1 or J1 student applying for CPT. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Organization: Brookings Institution
• Host country: United States
• Funding: Paid internship
• Work mode: Hybrid in the Washington DC area
• Application deadline: November 7, 2026
• Open to all nationalities: Not automatically. International applicants need U.S. employment authorization, or must hold F1 or J1 status and apply for CPT.

What This Internship Offers:

• You receive payment for your work, so you can build your career without working unpaid.
• You become part of the daily work at Brookings and gain practical experience in research, administration or communications that you can add to your resume.
• You learn skills related to your field of study or career interest through hands on projects.
• You join learning sessions designed for the intern cohort.
• You can attend internal and external events and local networking opportunities and meet professionals in your field.
• You can take part in social and community programs and staff professional development sessions.
• You may join employee led professional networks and affinity groups.
• You can choose a hybrid or remote position, depending on the opening.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• A current undergraduate or master’s student
• A recent graduate, only if the internship posting says it is open to recent graduates. You must have graduated within one year before the internship starts.
• Physically located in the United States for the whole internship

International students are eligible only if:

• They have U.S. employment authorization, or
• They are currently in F1 or J1 student status and are applying for (or have applied for) CPT if selected

You are not eligible if:

• You are a PhD student
• You do not have employment authorization
• You do not currently have a visa and would need to apply for one if selected
• You would require OPT, because the internships are too short for it
• You have previously interned at Brookings or are currently a Brookings intern

Internship Details:

Duration and Work Mode

The typical internship lasts 12 weeks. It can be:

• Hybrid: Based in the DC Metropolitan area, with at least one day in the office, depending on the schedule of the research program or business unit.
• Remote: You work from home.

Interns must be physically located in the United States for the whole internship.

Remote Work Restrictions

Remote interns may not work from these states:

• Alaska
• California
• Colorado
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Maine
• Michigan
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Washington

Approximate Cohort Timelines

• Summer cohort: Recruitment begins in January. The cohort runs from June to August.
• Fall cohort: Recruitment begins in May. The cohort runs from September to December.
• Spring cohort: Recruitment begins in September. The cohort runs from January to April.

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Spring 2027 Program Schedule:

• 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

Documents Required:

A complete application includes:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcript (official or unofficial)
• Writing sample (only if the position description asks for it)

Applications are not accepted until the internship is posted online, and all applications must arrive before the posted deadline.

What Happens If You Are Selected as a Finalist?

Finalist selection is not part of the application process itself. If you are selected, you will receive instructions to provide:

• Contact details of two references, or two letters of recommendation. Confidential letters can be emailed to [email protected].
• Written proof of eligibility, only if your internship is funded through an external partnership. This is a letter from your university or organization confirming the funding amount.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the Internships page on the official Brookings website and find an open position that matches your interests.
2. Prepare your cover letter, resume and transcript, plus a writing sample if required.
3. Submit your complete application before the deadline.
4. Check your email. You will receive a confirmation once a complete application is received.
5. If your application is incomplete, you will be emailed and asked to log in to your Candidate Profile in the Brookings Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS) to complete and resubmit it.

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