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Summer Intern: Center for Technology, Science, and Energy - Technology Policy

CompanyAEI
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 10, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide research support for the technology policy team and assist in posting and promoting daily content. They will also attend and staff AEI events featuring top policy leaders.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
953
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Who we are: The American Enterprise Institute is a public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. The work of our scholars and staff advances ideas rooted in our belief in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership, solidarity with those at the periphery of our society, and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture. How we do it: We are committed to making the intellectual, moral, and practical case for expanding freedom, increasing individual opportunity, and strengthening the free enterprise system in America and around the world. Our work explores ideas that further these goals, and AEI scholars take part in this pursuit with academic freedom. AEI operates independently of any political party and has no institutional positions. Our scholars’ conclusions are fueled by rigorous, data-driven research and broad-ranging evidence. Our work: Our scholars not only engage in research that focuses on today’s most critical challenges but also look ahead to ideas and issues that have yet to be widely recognized. AEI scholars pursue innovative, independent work across a wide array of subjects. From economics, education, health care, and poverty to foreign and defense studies, public opinion, politics, society, and culture, our experts drive the competition of ideas.
About the Role

Overview

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks an in-person intern for its technology policy studies program, which focuses on advancing policies to encourage innovation, competition, and growth in technology and seeks to minimize unintended consequences amid the rise of disruptive technology, such as artificial intelligence. The intern will assist AEI’s technology policy team with the program’s daily research and administrative activities and the tech policy newsletter.

 

The intern is expected to

  • Provide research support for the technology policy team;
  • Attend and staff AEI events, which regularly feature DC’s top policy leaders;
  • Assist in posting and promoting daily content; and
  • Manage multiple projects, initiatives, and deadlines simultaneously.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a rising college sophomore or above with an outstanding academic record, excellent writing and communication skills, and strong attention to detail. The candidate should have a demonstrated interest in a wide range of technology and internet policy topics, including artificial intelligence, telecommunications, regulation in high-tech industries, antitrust and intellectual property law, digital privacy and data protection, and cybersecurity. Additionally, they should have a strong grasp of US institutions and current events. Candidates who can participate in the program in person for 30–40 hours a week are encouraged to apply.

 

About AEI Internships

 

AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks, and all related programming will take place in person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates.

 

The summer program dates are either Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, August 21, or Tuesday, June 2, to Friday, August 28.

Key Skills
Research SupportWriting SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTechnology PolicyArtificial IntelligenceTelecommunicationsRegulationAntitrust LawIntellectual Property LawDigital PrivacyData ProtectionCybersecurityEvent StaffingContent PromotionProject Management
Categories
TechnologyGovernment & Public SectorScience & ResearchConsultingEducation