Health Policy Program, Fall Internship

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Health Policy Program, Fall Internship Intern Intern Main Office, Washington, DC, US 17 days ago Requisition ID: 1055 BPC's Fall Internship Program BPC's internship program in the fall will be in-person with on-site work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at BPC’s office located at 1225 I (Eye) Street in Washington, DC. Fall interns work 18-20 hours per week and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work.Interns must be juniors or above.Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program, or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with policy analysts and staff in various capacities. Our Fall Internship program starts on Monday, September 14, 2026, and ends Friday, November 20, 2026. 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 Policy 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 or be a recent graduate 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 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 (if possible, please submit as one PDF File): 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Bipartisan Policy Center