Housing Intern

BPC offers paid internships year-round, giving interns hands-on experience in policy research, events, and the policymaking process in Washington, DC.

About the Internship Program

Bipartisanship is the only way forward. At the Bipartisan Policy Center, we take views from both parties and come together to find solutions. We take a similar collaborative approach to our internship program. The program is tailored to meet the goals of each intern in their professional and personal development. We allow significant input from the intern to create an internship experience that is both memorable and educational.

Interns that work with BPC’s various teams will have the opportunity to see bipartisanship in action. Interns see in real-time how people from both sides of the political spectrum work together to take the best ideas of both parties to create even better-lasting policies.

Inclusivity is both a core value and strategic strength. We invite anyone who wants to champion bipartisanship, regardless of their politics, demographics, identity of circumstance to join us. We extend this belief to our internship program, where we welcome all and respect those from different backgrounds.

At the Bipartisan Policy Center, we strive to create a holistic internship experience. We created a program that is conducive to the intern’s goals and provides a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. In addition to working with BPC’s various topic areas, the internship offers exposure to the policy-making process and the functions of a think tank, as well as a variety of professional development and networking opportunities with staff and other interns throughout the DC area.

Semester Programs

The Bipartisan Policy Center offers internships in the fall, spring, and summer across all policy programs and functional departments. Interns work closely with an intern manager on their designated team to tailor the experience to their personal and professional development goals. Assignments may include conducting research, assisting with the development of policy recommendations, drafting white papers, proposals, reports and explainers, supporting events and meetings, and providing administrative support.

Internships are based in our Washington, DC office. BPC staff are in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Monday and Friday. Each of the project and functional areas listed below offer at least one internship per semester. Teams occasionally have capacity for more, considered case by case.

Eligibility

Applicants must be rising juniors or above, currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or recent graduates. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Fall/Spring Program

Fall and spring internships are part-time and paid. Interns receive a stipend of $3,000. Hours are flexible and set up with the intern manager at the start of the semester, so students can gain experience while maintaining their class schedule.

Summer Programs

Summer internships are full-time and paid. Interns receive a stipend of $6,000.