The American Enterprise Institute’s internships give students an opportunity to learn directly from some of America’s most renowned scholars and nonprofit leaders who are advancing the conversation on today’s prominent public policy issues. AEI provides an intellectually stimulating environment, rich with critical thinking, scholarship, and lively debate.
AEI offers more than 40 internship opportunities in its research and business groups, including:
- Economic and healthcare policy
- Foreign and defense policy
- Social, Cultural and Constitutional studies
- Domestic policy
- Media and Communications
- Government Relations
- External Relations
- Development & Fundraising
AEI internships are available in the fall, spring, and summer to experienced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required; however, most successful candidates have at least a 3.5 GPA.
The start dates for the spring program are January 13 and January 20. The AEI Internship Program and all related programming will take place in-person in Washington, DC this spring. Please note that a cover letter and writing sample are both required in order for your application to be considered complete.
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 3.5 GPA or higher from a top-ranking college or university. The AEI internship program runs 12 weeks. Please see the internship program home page for updates about the program.
