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Government and Public Policy internships in Washington, DC

44 open student roles in government and public policy in Washington, DC. They range from internships to co-ops and research. That includes 3 research positions and 1 fellowship. 68% list pay or say they are paid. The most common start terms are Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Employers with the most openings: Air Force Civilian Career Training, Stand Together, Palantir Technologies, ACLU and American Bankers Association.

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Bar chart of the 44 open roles on this page by employer: Air Force Civilian Career Training 14, Stand Together 9, Palantir Technologies 3, ACLU 2, American Bankers Association 2, Rocket Lab 2; 12 more at 12 other employers.
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How many government and public policy internships in Washington, DC are open right now?

44 open government and public policy internships, co-ops and research roles in Washington, DC as of November 11, 2026, from 18 employers.

Which employers are hiring government and public policy interns in Washington, DC?

The employers with the most open government and public policy roles in Washington, DC are Air Force Civilian Career Training, Stand Together, Palantir Technologies, ACLU and American Bankers Association, of 18 employers hiring.

Do government and public policy internships in Washington, DC pay?

30 of the 44 open roles (68%) list pay or say they are paid. Listed hourly rates run from $18.40 to $32 an hour.

Where are government and public policy internships in Washington, DC?

The open roles are in Washington (15), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia (14), Washington, D.C. (4), Hybrid - Washington D.C. (2), Main Office (2) and 5 more places. 6 roles can be done remotely.

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Updated November 11, 2026. Listings are collected from public job boards several times a day; always check the posting on the employer's site before applying.