Summer 2026, Democracy Resilience Research Internship, Governance Studies

The Brookings Institution's Governance Studies program seeks a Summer 2026 research intern for its Democracy Resilience initiative. Interns support scholars researching threats to democratic institutions, election administration, civic engagement, and disinformation. Responsibilities include literature reviews, data collection and analysis, drafting policy memos, fact-checking, and supporting event logistics. Interns participate in a weekly learning series and cohort-wide professional development. Position is hybrid in Washington, DC and paid at $17.95/hour. Applicants should have strong writing and research skills and an interest in U.S. political institutions and democratic reform.