Spring Intern: Center for Technology, Science, and Energy – Technology Policy

Overview

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks an in-person intern for its technology policy studies program, which focuses on advancing policies to encourage innovation, competition, and growth in technology and seeks to minimize unintended consequences amid the rise of disruptive technology, such as artificial intelligence. The intern will assist AEI’s technology policy team with the program’s daily research and administrative activities and the tech policy newsletter.

The intern is expected to:

• Provide research support for the technology policy team;
• Attend and staff AEI events, which regularly feature DC’s top policy leaders;
• Assist in posting and promoting daily content;
• Manage multiple projects, initiatives, and deadlines simultaneously; and
• Be highly interested in technology and internet policy, including artificial intelligence, telecommunications, regulation in high-tech industries, antitrust and intellectual property law, digital privacy and data protection, and cybersecurity.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a rising college sophomore or above with an outstanding academic record, excellent writing and communication skills, and strong attention to detail. The candidate should have a demonstrated interest in a wide range of technology policy topics and a strong grasp of US institutions and current events. Candidates who are able to participate in the program on an in-person basis for 30-40 hours a week are encouraged to apply.

About AEI Internships

AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks, and all related programming will take place in-person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates about the program.

The spring program dates are either Tuesday, January 12, to Friday, April 2, or Tuesday, January 19, to Friday, April 9.