303 research intern jobs at 170 companies in White Oak, MD
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Research Intern - Economics Program (Fall 2026)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$18-$20/hrOnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Non-profit research organization providing strategic policy insights.
Practical research experience required; advanced econometric and data science skills, strong writing and research skills, coursework in international trade preferred; able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
Mountain View or Atlanta or Austin or Boulder or Cambridge or Bellevue or Chicago or Irvine or Kirkland or Madison or New York City or Palo Alto or Portland or Pittsburgh or Los Angeles or Raleigh or Durham or Redmond or Redwood City or San Diego or Goleta or San Bruno or Seattle or San Francisco or San Jose or Santa Cruz or Sunnyvale or Washington or Playa Vista or Los Angeles County or San Francisco or Washington or United States
Current PhD student in a technical field with computer science experience; English proficiency required. Programming, research, publications, and U.S. study experience preferred.
Bread for the World: Christian organization advocating for public policies to end global hunger.
Pursuing a BA or BS in public policy or a related field; requires writing, research, external engagement preparation, presentation, social media, and willingness to learn.
Institute for Higher Education Policy: Nonpartisan organization driving equitable outcomes in higher education.
Part-time availability of 20–25 hours weekly through October 2026–May 2027; strong communication, critical thinking, organization, research, data analysis, and computer skills; MS Office and video conferencing proficiency.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
Hudson Institute: Conducts public policy research and analysis to shape global policy.
Current student or recent graduate in political science, international relations, economics, security studies, or related field; strong research, writing, editing, and analytical skills; Microsoft Office proficiency; interest in China-Africa relations.
International Organizations Research Fall 2026 Internship
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
HybridInternship, Part Time
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Provides research and analysis on national security issues.
Minimum 3.2 GPA, relevant coursework (international relations, security studies, history, communications, journalism, international economics, political science, computer science or STEM), Microsoft Office/Word and basic Excel, strong writing and research, 22+ hrs/week, eligible to work in the US.
Safe Kids Worldwide: Global non-profit organization dedicated to preventing childhood injuries.
Current undergraduate or master's student or recent graduate with public health or social sciences research, data analysis, literature review, writing, and editing experience.
National Alcohol Beverage Control Association: National trade association for alcohol beverage control jurisdictions.
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, public health, or a related field. Requires recent data analysis, mining, cleaning, visualization, and statistical tools experience plus strong communication skills.
Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, SAS, R, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook
Research Internship, Technology and National Security, Fall 2026
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
HybridInternship, Part Time
Hudson Institute: A think tank conducting research on global policy and security.
Current student or recent graduate in political science, international relations, economics, security/technology studies; strong research, writing, editing and analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; able to work minimum 20 hours/week; interest in defense and China policy.
Research & Development Intern (Chemistry/Metallurgy)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$20-$40/hrOnsiteFull Time, Internship
Uplift Geosystems: Building electrochemical reactors for sustainable battery metal refining.
Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program; comfortable working in an onsite lab; safety-first mindset; perform sample prep, mineral separation, leaching experiments, and data analysis.
Microsoft Excel, Origin, MATLAB, Python, mass spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, atomic emission spectrometry, X-Ray diffraction, titration, mills, sieves, furnaces
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering, technology, and mission support to government agencies.
U.S. citizen with undergraduate degree in international affairs/political science/economics or related field; strong writing, research, organization; SECRET clearance required; Microsoft Office proficiency.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Kharon: A global risk analytics platform that provides sanctions, trade controls, and related intelligence to support compliance and risk decision-making.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree,1+ years experience with sanctions/export controls/AML/CFT,research in international security,SQL,Neo4J,web technologies and coding for data collection and QA.
The Education Trust: Advocates for education equity through research and policy change.
Bachelor's degree required; experience with youth, quantitative and qualitative research, proficiency in Microsoft Office and analysis tools (R, Stata, Dedoose, NVivo); must reside in DC/MD/VA and pass background check.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, R, Stata, Dedoose, NVivo
IDB. Intern to Support Social Sector in Research on Economic Participation and Economic Security
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
IDB Invest: Multilateral development bank financing private sector in Latin America
Active graduate student in a related field with 50% of coursework completed, strong quantitative and analytical skills, econometric microdata experience, statistical programming, English fluency, and IDB member-country citizenship.
Center for a New American Security: Conducts bipartisan research to develop national security policies.
Bachelor's degree required; strong research, writing, organization, project management, and communication skills; AI and national security interest; international travel and U.S. work authorization required.
AI, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, social media
Search for Common Ground: Resolves violent conflict through peacebuilding and community dialogue.
Current student pursuing a degree in international relations/conflict studies/development, English fluency, basic Microsoft Office and internet research skills, available 32–40 hours/week, academic stipend required.
Council on Foreign Relations: Independent think tank specializing in international affairs research.
1+ YOEBachelor's in international relations/political science or related field,1+ related admin/internship experience,experience on women’s issues preferred,strong research,proofreading,editing,communication skills,MS Word/Excel,ProQuest familiarity.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ProQuest, Twitter
Johns Hopkins University: A private research university providing higher education and clinical healthcare.
Bachelor's degree in a related field required; master's degree in public, global, or environmental health preferred. Research, literature review, systematic review, and protocol development experience preferred.
Bezos Earth Fund: Distributes grants to combat climate change and protect nature.
Requires large-project management and research/analysis experience. Preferred: interdisciplinary climate knowledge and current master's or PhD study in economics, environmental science, engineering, or public policy.