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Summer Intern: Center for the Future of the American University

CompanyAEI
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support research on higher education reform, civic thought, and the philosophic life by researching sources, monitoring debates, analyzing academic writing, editing, and writing. Responsibilities also include organizing events and providing necessary administrative assistance.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
956
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
32 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 seeks an intern who will assist Senior Fellows Benjamin Storey and Jenna Silber Storey, co-directors of AEI's Center for the Future of the American University. The intern will support Dr. Storey and Dr. Silber Storey’s research on higher education reform, civic thought, and the philosophic life. 

 

Responsibilities include researching primary and secondary sources, using scholarly databases and academic libraries, monitoring ongoing debates in higher education and civic thought, analyzing public and academic writing in fields such as political philosophy and sociology, editing, writing, organizing events, and providing administrative assistance as needed. 

 

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in civic education, political philosophy, and the theory and history of the liberal arts; strong research and writing abilities; intellectual curiosity; and a self-directed work ethic. Candidates who can participate in the program in person for 25-40 hours per 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
Researching Primary SourcesResearching Secondary SourcesScholarly DatabasesAcademic LibrariesMonitoring DebatesAnalyzing WritingPolitical PhilosophySociologyEditingWritingOrganizing EventsAdministrative AssistanceCivic EducationLiberal Arts HistoryIntellectual CuriositySelf-Directed Work Ethic
Categories
EducationScience & ResearchAdministrativeSocial Services