Potomac Institutefor Policy Studies

Careers

Work at the Intersection of Science, Technology & Policy

Political, social, and technical scientists at the Institute work together across topic areas to collect, synthesize, and analyze data to create robust policy recommendations for government and the private sector.

Why the Institute

Independent work that matters

  • Fierce Independence

    We maintain objectivity and credibility by remaining independent of any federal or state agency and owing no special allegiance to any private concern.

  • Nonpartisanship

    We are strictly nonpartisan and have a track record of divorcing political issues from policy challenges.

  • Data-Driven

    We are rigorously data-driven and will always distinguish between facts and opinion.

  • Collaboration

    We value extensive collaboration with similar organizations, as well as with industry, academia, and all levels of government.

Current Opportunities

Open positions

No current openings are listed. Please check back for future opportunities.

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Internships

Internship Program

We host undergraduate, graduate, or recently graduated students with a variety of academic backgrounds that relate to the science, technology, and national security missions of the Institute.

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  • Interns assist fast-paced research on Institute mission areas and develop professional skills in research, writing, and analysis.
  • Interns are assigned to scholars, staff, Senior Fellows, and/or academic programs and are expected at the Institute two days per week, typically for an academic semester.
  • Duties are approximately 50% research related and 50% administrative support. Program benefits include acknowledgements in publications, networking, academic credit, and access to in-house seminars, events, and conferences.

Requirements

  • GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Background or interest in political science, national security, defense, science and technology, economics, international affairs, public policy, or law preferred, though others accepted.
  • Relevant research, writing, and editing experience; strong organization, communication and MS Office skills.
  • US citizenship and the ability to pass a background check.

Application Information

What to submit

  1. 01Letter of interest referencing relevant Institute research areas and preferred scholar assignment
  2. 02Current resume
  3. 03One- to two-page writing sample
  4. 04Unofficial transcript
  5. 05Two letters of recommendation

Incomplete or late applications are disqualified. This position complies with the US Department of Labor and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Internship deadlines

Spring (January–May)
October 13
Summer (May–September)
March 16
Fall (September–December)
July 13

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