Research

Ballotpedia is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing Americans with accurate, relevant, and reliable information about politics, elections, and public policy. Our goal is to close the ballot information gap and help voters make informed decisions. Ballotpedia interns join either the Communications, Editorial, External Relations or Tech teams, working alongside full-time staff members.

The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. Research!America is offering a paid, temporary Science Communications internship to begin in July. Telework opportunity is possible. Interns assist the organization in advancing its mission and objectives. Internships are typically three-month appointments (start and end dates are flexible).

NPR is excited to announce that we are reinstating our internship program for the Fall 2025 season! Come join us on our mission to create a more informed public and help NPR do the kind of journalism that embraces the rich diversity of the country — whether it's researching NPR's sources for our newsroom, assisting with audio production, editing web pages, conducting research for shows, pitching ideas, engaging with our social media channels, designing and developing embedded graphics for our digital platforms, or coding survey data.

Want to kick off your professional career in a meaningful way? Each year, Brookings provides paid internships to nearly 150 degree-seeking students, and occasionally to recent graduates, with internship cohorts available every spring, summer, and fall. Internships are available in our five research programs (Governance Studies, Economic Studies, Foreign Policy, Global Economy and Development, and Brookings Metro) and in our business units (e.g., communications, finance, human resources). Apply by June 22, 2025 for Fall 2025 internships.

Salt Lake City is hiring a Constituent Liaison Intern to work part time in the City Council Office. The Constituent Liaison Intern will conduct research and write technical reports and articles.

The Crandall Printing Museum is in need of your assistance! We are making some changes this year and have a few projects that could use your help. Come join us this summer and/or fall as an intern!

Applications are now open for summer internships at the Utah State Archives and Records Service! These competitive, stipend-paid internships are designed especially for students. Read more about our four internship opportunities:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Intern to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in the launch of three exciting new newsletters. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of tech journalism and contribute to newsletters reaching a wide audience of tech professionals. The research Intern will support our newsletter writers by conducting thorough research, identifying key trends, and contributing to the overall editorial process.

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration. OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time on a NASA center or facility.

The Community Outreach Internship provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the internal organization and operations of the Mayor’s Office. This job is designed to provide students with paid professional experience to further their education and training and is academically oriented for the student’s benefit. To qualify students must be enrolled in an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform. Positions will terminate upon completion of the internship period. Incumbents may deal with confidential information, which is expected to be maintained as confidential and shared only on a need-to-know basis with city employees and elsewhere when authorized by the intern’s designated city supervisor.

Apply by 1/29/25. The Provo City Council is looking for an intern to assist the Executive Director and the Council in a variety of assignments and administrative projects. The internship will begin May 2025. This position involves gathering data and analyzing it to improve the performance and policies of the Municipal Council with regards to Provo City and its citizens. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in providing these services to the residences of Provo are encouraged to apply.

Internships at the Smithsonian Institution are as varied as the museums and research centers themselves. From Art History to Zoology, exhibit building to investments, Smithsonian Internships provide workplace-based learning experiences for a wide range of educational and career paths.