Internships

Smart Thinking has created a dedicated think tank internships and graduates site to provide advice, resources and current listings for all those interested in gaining work experience or who are exploring a career in think tanks and the policy world. Find out more about think tank graduate schemes, policy internships and the other career options in this diverse sector.

An internship is one of the main ways that people get started in think tanks and policy. Internships generally range in length from anything from 3 months to up to a year. They are a great way to get some experience and start building up your skillset while also giving you the best opportunity to impress an organisation who, hopefully, will want to keep you on at the end of the internship!