Health Policy Program, Summer Internship

BPC's Summer Internship Program

BPC has a robust summer internship program. Interns work full time and will receive a $6,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be a rising Junior or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a be recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities.

Our Summer Internship program runs from June 1 to August 7, 2026.

*Please note that this summer internship is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, with on-site work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at BPC's office at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC.*

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Project Description

BPC's Health Policy Program advances bipartisan policy solutions to build a more cost-effective, evidence-based health care system and to improve population health. We work to strengthen and sustain Medicare and Medicaid, accelerate the shift toward value, address inefficiencies and misaligned incentives, and responsibly leverage technology and innovation.

Prospective interns may work on a variety of policy areas across the Health team's portfolio and will be assigned based on the intern's policy interests and the team's current project needs. Applicants are encouraged to review the policy areas within the Health Program prior to applying to determine which areas they would be most interested in exploring and to include areas of interest in their application.

Interns will work with project staff on policy research, writing info briefs and blogs, event planning, congressional tracking, communications tasks, and administrative responsibilities, as needed.

Responsibilities

Topics of research and policy development could include:

Reforming and sustaining the nation's public and private health care systems

Increasing efficiency of service delivery in Medicare and Medicaid

Investigating key drivers of high health care costs

Accelerating the use of digital technologies to support patients, new and advanced models of care, and research and development

Improving access to long-term services and support for those with complex needs

Addressing health care infrastructure, workforce, and health IT barriers to health care services in rural areas

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school

Strong research and writing skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Required materials (please submit as one PDF File):

Cover Letter

Resume

Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages)

College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

Brief response to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences)

To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society.

Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard.