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We provide roughly 300 fully-funded internships each year across the country and around the world. Students selected for summer 2025 internships will receive a $5,850 stipend (up from $5,500 in summer 2024!). We post “batches” of 20-30 IOP summer internships each month between December – April.

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IOP House Internships

Apply By Apr 14, 2025

Chicago, IL Academic Year

The IOP is hiring our house interns for the coming 2025-26 academic year! Review our positions and apply here. IOP house interns assist each department with their work, help operate the IOP’s front desk, and serve as student leaders in the IOP community. House interns will gain experience in communications, event production, database management, community engagement and more.

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Advance Illinois Policy Research Intern

Apply by Apr 30, 2025

Chicago, IL Summer

Overview of Organization: Founded in 2008, Advance Illinois believes all kids deserve a quality education. We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization with an independent, objective voice that works toward...

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Atlantic Council Intern

Apply by Apr 30, 2025

Washington, DC Summer

Overview of Organization: The Atlantic Council’s nonpartisan Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC) broadens understanding of regional transformations while demonstrating why Latin America and the Caribbean matter for the...

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Civic Federation Research Intern

Apply by Apr 30, 2025

Chicago, IL Summer

Overview of Organization: The Civic Federation is a 130-year-old independent, non-partisan government research organization that provides analysis and recommendations on government finance issues for the Chicago region and the...

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CPS Board Liason Graduate Intern

Apply by Apr 30, 2025

Chicago, IL Summer

Overview of Organization: The Chicago Board of Education ("Board") is a governing body appointed by the mayor and is responsible for the oversight of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). CPS...

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Data and Research Intern

Apply by Apr 30, 2025

Chicago, IL Summer

Overview of Organization: The Cook County Department of Research, Operations, and Innovation's mission is to work with County departments to improve operational efficiencies and services while reducing costs and...

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Editorial Research and Writing Fellow

Apply by Apr 30, 2025

Washington, DC Academic Year

Overview of Organization: More Perfect Union is an advocacy and journalism organization with a mission to build power for the working class. Launched in February 2021, More Perfect Union’s...

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Fair Labor Standards Intern

Apply by Apr 30, 2025

Chicago, IL Summer

Overview of Organization: The mission of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is to protect and promote the wages, welfare, working conditions, and safety of Illinois workers by enforcing...

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