Research & Events Internship, Center for Universal Education
This ten-week fall internship, beginning in September 2019, may be granted to students who are able to receive academic credit or external sponsorship. It is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year, recent college graduates, or graduate students with interest in education policy to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment.
We are recruiting for multiple interns who may be assigned to specific projects within the Center for Universal Education, of the Global Economy and Development Program. Please specify your area of interest in your cover letter.
This fall we are offering internships in the following areas:
Girls Education – The Girls Education project hosts the Echidna Global Scholars program, which aims to build the research and analytical skills of NGO leaders and academics who have substantial experience and ties to developing countries who are pursuing research on global education issues, with a specific focus on improving learning opportunities and outcomes for girls in the developing world.
Millions Learning – The Millions Learning project looks at how to expand the impact of quality learning interventions to reach more children and youth and respond to national education priorities, leading to larger systems change.
Optimizing Assessment for All – The OAA project seeks to strengthen education systems’ capacity to integrate 21st century skills into their teaching and learning, using assessment as one important means of building that capacity. A central theme underlying the project is the need to shift minds toward the constructive use of assessment by all stakeholders.
This internship provides a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to the student’s field of study or career interest. It will provide an opportunity for career exploration and development as well as a chance to learn new skills
Applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 20 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.
Qualifications
Education/Knowledge/Skills:
Applicants must be current undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year, recent college graduates, or graduate students who have studied or are studying in a relevant field (i.e. education, educational psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, education, public policy, or related field).
Applicants should have some knowledge of qualitative and/or mixed methods research.
Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in education, preferably international education. Applicants must have experience in conducting literature searches and review; a strong interest in global education and development; demonstrated research experience and familiarity with qualitative research methods; and strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in educational research, teaching, educational psychology, or developing classroom-based assessments is a plus.
Additional Information:
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.
To be eligible for this internship, applicants must receive either academic credit or financial sponsorship from their university or another external organization and, once selected, be able to provide proof of such receipt.
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your resume and cover letter as one attachment. Please specify your area of interest in your cover letter.
Selected applicants will additionally be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references. Applicants are encouraged to attach recommendation letters at the time of applying.