FALL INTERNSHIP OPPORUNITIES WITH THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PROGRAM

Applications are now OPEN through August 1 for fall internships with the Science and Technology Innovation Program at the Wilson Center. These internships are part-time, paid, and open to current students and recent graduates.

What Do STIP Interns Do?

STIP interns gain valuable experience in working directly on leading policy concerns. This can be through contributing to or conducting independent research, direct engagement with policy leaders, and collaboration with international governmental bodies. This is not a plug and play internship; you are working one-on-one with leading experts in the field both within and outside the Wilson Center.

STIP focuses on bringing foresight to the frontier, exploring emerging technologies through vital conversations that are not just for scientists. Internships with STIP are designed to provide the opportunity for practical experience in public policy, science and technology, and scholarship. As part of the internship, we also have unique hands-on experiences for interns interested in applying science and technology practices to public policy, such as through our Serious Games Initiative and THING Tank.

For Fall 2023, specific areas of research focus we are exploring include, but are not limited to, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space, serious games, and open science.

Interning at the Wilson Center

• Internships are part-time; typically 20-35 hours per week with flexibility provided for academic schedules.
• Internships are paid, starting at $16.90 per hour.
• The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and follows equal opportunity employment guidelines in the selection of interns.

Internship Opportunities

The primary focus of the internship is executing and supporting research around leading science and technology concerns, as they correlate to international public policy issues. A strong candidate further identifies topic areas that align with STIP's current portfolio.

Some tasks include:

• Writing or researching leading science and technology policy topics, from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity to space, in support of program-related activities.
• Assisting the preparation of publications and/or outreach materials.
• Supporting convenings with leading experts in the field.
• For those interested in serious games, there will also be opportunities for game development and prototyping.
• Performing administrative assignments in support of STIP activities.

When applying, it is helpful to note your areas of interest. See above for projects and topics STIP is currently addressing.

Application Deadline & Instructions

Fall Internship: August 1

For International Students, please read the "Note for International Students" on this page.