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Fall 2021, Research & Project Coordination Internship, Center for Universal Education, Global Econom

Employer
The Brookings Institution
Location
US
Closing date
Jun 18, 2021

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Position Type
Research Scientist / Analyst
Hours
Full Time
Specialty
Anthropology of Education
Organization Type
Business
Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!

Interns spend approximately 10 weeks remotely working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills.

Interns will have the opportunity to attend virtual meetings, local think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution.

This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in girls' educationto apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. This internship pays an hourly rate of $15.20, and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 15-20 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.

To learn more about Brookings research programs, click here.

The intern will join the Center for Universal Education team to support research on girls' education in low- and middle-income countries through the Echidna Global Scholars Program. The intern will gain exposure to a broad set of policy topics while developing their analytical thinking, organizational, and writing skills. Applicants should expect a range of responsibilities, broadly defined under the following categories:

General Research and Writing: The intern will conduct background research on topics relevant to girls' education and gender transformative education policy and practice, and will draft summaries of research findings that may be used in blog posts, presentations, or reports.

Administration: The intern will organize and input data into databases and support virtual meetings, workshops, events and presentations of the Echidna Global Scholars in residence as well as the alumni network. The intern will assist with measuring and tracking scholar impact around the world.

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

Undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior or senior year or graduate students completing a degree in a relevant field (i.e. education, political science, international relations, development, public policy, economics, sociology, anthropology, or related fields).

Applicants must have prior experience either through coursework, previous internships or positions in conducting literature searches and reviews. Must have a strong interest in global education and development, demonstrated research experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in educational research, teaching and/or working in developing country contexts and/or girls' education is a plus.

Additional Information:

This is a remote only opportunity. This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your resume as instructed and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply. You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship you apply to. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager.

If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

Applications will be accepted until June 20, 2021. Applications not completed and submitted by the application deadline date will not be considered. Your application is considered complete when you receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted.

As you are applying, please be sure to click here to learn more about the Brookings Internship Program, deadlines, and directions on how to successfully submit your internship application(s).

Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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