The Roosevelt Institute is proud to announce the Graduate Humanities Internship, a unique paid, remote opportunity designed to bridge the gap between humanities scholarship and public service careers. Supported by the Mellon Foundation, this program provides graduate students with practical experience in policy research, grant writing, communications, and other professional skills to help humanities scholars translate their expertise into meaningful public service work.
Why This Internship Matters
The Roosevelt Institute Graduate Humanities Internship is ideal for students from diverse humanities backgrounds—whether your focus is medieval art history, modern ethical theory, literary studies, or other fields. This internship equips you to connect your research skills to real-world policy challenges, giving you hands-on experience in sectors where analytical thinking, writing, and research are highly valued.
Internship Structure
- Duration: Two semesters—Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, each 12 weeks long.
- Time Commitment: 10–16 hours/week, with flexibility to align with your academic schedule.
- Stipend: $25/hour.
- Format: Primarily remote; hybrid options available for students in the DC or NYC metro areas.
Semester 1: Foundations and Exposure
Interns will rotate through Roosevelt Institute departments, gaining experience with:
- Development
- Communications
- Government Relations
- Research
This semester introduces students to organizational operations and provides opportunities to build foundational skills in policy-related work.
Semester 2: Research and Policy Application
Interns will collaborate with Roosevelt staff to apply their humanities expertise to current policy questions. With guidance from project mentors, students will develop a capstone project, which may include:
- Policy briefs
- Grant proposals
- Policy strategy documents
- Press engagement plans
These projects will directly contribute to ongoing initiatives at the Roosevelt Institute.
Application Process
- Open: March 9, 2026
- Close: April 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm
- Interviews: Mid-April for finalists
- Final Decisions: Mid-May
Required Application Materials:
- CV
- Transcript confirming current enrollment in a U.S. humanities graduate program (master’s or doctoral level)
- Writing sample
- Short responses to 3 application questions
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must affirm all the following:
- At least 18 years old
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- No visa sponsorship required for the internship duration
- Graduate student in good standing in the humanities at a U.S.-based institution
- Eligible to work part-time while enrolled in the graduate program
Apply Today
The Roosevelt Institute Graduate Humanities Internship is your chance to gain hands-on experience in public policy while leveraging your humanities training. Build professional skills, engage with meaningful projects, and prepare for a career that bridges scholarship and public service.
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