The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a policy institute that informs and shapes public policies to reduce poverty, promote equity, and build opportunities. CBPP is also known for its unique capacity to blend rigorous, timely analysis with effective communications that enable policymakers and the media to make use of its work. They are offering summer 2026 internships in various areas, including communications, health policy, federal fiscal policy, government affairs, and outreach. Remote interns must be in the U.S. for the duration of the internship. Intern work hours are generally expected to be during core Eastern Time business hours. Interns located in the Washington, D.C. metro area during the summer term will have the opportunity to work on a hybrid schedule that includes at least two days per week in person at our D.C. office.

Application deadline: March 13, 2026
Summer 2026 internship start date: June 2, 2026