Bipartisan Policy Center Internship Program Spring 2027

Applications are open for the Bipartisan Policy Center Internship Program Spring 2027 in the United States. The Bipartisan Policy Center offers paid internships throughout the year, providing students and recent graduates with practical experience in policy research, events, communications, and the policymaking process in Washington, DC.

The internship gives participants an opportunity to work directly with BPC teams and gain insight into how bipartisan policy solutions are developed. Interns work with professionals from different political perspectives and contribute to research, policy recommendations, written materials, events, legislative monitoring, and other activities that support the organization’s work.

The Spring 2027 internship is a part time and paid opportunity. Interns receive a $3,000 stipend and have flexible working hours arranged with their intern manager. This structure allows students to gain professional policy experience while continuing their academic studies.

BPC welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and political perspectives who are interested in advancing constructive bipartisan solutions. The internships are based in the organization’s Washington, DC office, with staff generally working in the office Tuesday through Thursday and having the option to work from home on Monday and Friday.

About the Internship

The Bipartisan Policy Center is a Washington based nonprofit organization that works to develop and advance practical policy solutions through bipartisan cooperation. Its internship programme is designed to provide a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where students can learn about policy development and the operations of a public policy organization.

Interns work closely with an assigned intern manager and may help conduct research, develop policy recommendations, draft reports and explainers, support meetings and events, monitor legislative developments, and provide administrative assistance.

The experience can also include professional development and networking opportunities with BPC staff and other interns in the Washington, DC area.

Internship Benefits

• $3,000 stipend for the Spring 2027 semester

• Part time internship structure

• Flexible working hours arranged with the intern manager

• Practical experience in policy research and development

• Exposure to the United States policymaking process

• Experience working with bipartisan policy teams

• Opportunities to support policy events, meetings, and congressional activities

• Professional development and networking opportunities

• Experience working with professionals across different policy areas

• Washington, DC based professional experience

Internship Areas

BPC offers internships across policy programmes and functional departments. Available areas may include:

• Government relations and advocacy

• Economic policy

• Energy and climate policy

• Governance and democracy

• Health policy

• Housing policy

• Human capital

• Communications

• Development and fundraising

• Other organizational and functional departments

Depending on the team, interns may conduct legislative research, monitor congressional activity, draft written materials, assist with communications, support events, analyze policy information, contribute to data collection, or help with administrative and project management activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be rising juniors or above

• Applicants may be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme

• Graduate students are eligible to apply

• Recent graduates may also be considered

• Applicants should demonstrate strong research and writing abilities

• Applicants should be able to communicate clearly and effectively

• Applicants should demonstrate strong organizational skills

• Applicants should be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

• Applicants should have an interest in public policy, government, politics, or a relevant policy area depending on the internship

• Non US citizens may apply if they have a valid work permit or visa that authorizes employment in the United States

• BPC does not provide visa sponsorship

There is no stated minimum GPA requirement. BPC notes that many applicants typically have a GPA of at least 3.0.

Required Application Materials

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Writing sample of 3 to 5 pages

• College or university transcript, with an unofficial transcript accepted

• Brief response of 5 to 8 sentences answering the question, “What does bipartisanship mean to you?”

Selection Criteria

BPC considers applicants based on their qualifications, writing and research abilities, communication skills, organizational capacity, policy interests, and fit with the needs of the relevant team.

The organization also values applicants who are interested in constructive bipartisan engagement and who can contribute positively to a collaborative workplace.

Applicants should tailor their materials to the specific internship area and demonstrate why their academic background, professional interests, skills, and experience are relevant to the position.

How to Apply

1. Review the available Spring 2027 internship opportunities on the Bipartisan Policy Center Careers page.
2. Select the internship or policy area that best matches your academic interests and professional goals.
3. Prepare your resume, cover letter, writing sample, transcript, and short response about the meaning of bipartisanship.
4. Submit a separate application for each internship position you wish to be considered for.
5. Submit your application through the official BPC Careers page.
6. Apply as early as possible because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions may close once qualified candidates have been identified.