Interning at an institution dedicated to advancing liberty is a great way to educate yourself about the many issues impacting American liberty today. Continue to check this page for new internship opportunities.
Cato Institute
- Summary: “Cato interns assist policy staff as researchers; work with the conference department to organize policy conferences, debates, and forums; attend seminars and conferences; and assist Cato’s professional staff by copying and filing newspaper articles, distributing materials to congressional offices, and preparing mailings.”
- Application Deadline: The Cato Institute hires Fall, Spring and Summer interns. Visit their website for specific deadlines.
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Reason Foundation
- Summary: “Reason Foundation advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law.”
- Application Deadline: The Reason Foundation accepts applications year-round for all departments.
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Reason Magazine
- Summary: “The job includes reporting and writing for Reason and Reason Online, and helping with research, proofreading, and other tasks. Previous interns have gone on to work at such places as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ABC News, and Reason itself.”
- Application Deadline: Reason Magazine hires Fall, Spring and Summer interns. Visit their website for specific deadlines.
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Institute for Humane Studies Production Internship Program
- Summary: “We’re looking for aspiring directors, writers, and producers who support individual liberties, free markets, and peace, and who hope to use film, television, or alternative media to advance human freedom.”
- Application Deadline: The Institute for Humane Studies hires Fall, Spring and Summer interns. Visit their website for specific deadlines.
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Institute for Humane Studies Journalism Internship Program
- Summary: “Sharpen your journalism skills during a paid internship in print, broadcast, new media or investigative journalism during the fall, spring or summer.”
- Application Deadline: The Institute for Humane Studies hires Fall, Spring and Summer interns. Visit their website for specific deadlines.
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Koch Internship Program
- Summary: “The Koch Internship Program is a paid internship offered in the summer, fall, and spring for young professionals who want to become effective advocates for individual liberty, free markets, and economic freedom.”
- Application Deadline: The Koch Internship Program hires Fall, Spring and Summer interns. Visit their website for specific deadlines.
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Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE)
- Summary: “As part of FIRE’s efforts to educate students about individual rights at colleges and universities, we offer a ten-week Summer Internship Program. This internship gives current undergraduates the opportunity to assist FIRE in defending civil liberties on campuses all across the country.”
- Application Deadline: Applications are typically due in March. Visit their website for the specific deadline.
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Commonwealth Foundation
- Summary: “Ideal candidates will have an interest in public policy; be articulate, well-organized, familiar with state politics and policy; understand basic research methods; be an excellent writer; and eager to advance the cause of personal and economic liberty. Public policy, political science, economics, history, and pre-law majors are strongly encouraged to apply.”
- Application Deadline: The Commonwealth Foundation hires Fall, Spring and Summer interns. Visit their website for specific deadlines.
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