The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks an intern who will assist Senior Fellow Kevin R. Kosar and other scholars in AEI’s Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies department. Dr. Kosar researches the US Congress and election reform, focusing on how electoral systems affect Congress as an institution.

The intern will assist with Dr. Kosar’s work on Congress and elections by reading and analyzing scholarly research; collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data on Congress and elections; editing and writing; organizing events; and providing administrative assistance as needed.

Applicants should describe in their cover letters an original substantive research paper they have written, including the research questions asked, data used, and research design, and—if applicable—submit the work described as their writing sample.

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated interest in studying Congress and elections; a background in political science, statistics, economics, computer science, or a related field; strong research, writing, and editing abilities; intellectual curiosity; and a self-directed work ethic. Candidates should also have experience and familiarity with quantitative methods and research, including proficiency in R or Stata. Fluency in Python is a plus. Candidates who can participate in the program in person for at least 20 hours a week are encouraged to apply.

About AEI Internships

AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks, and all related programming will take place in person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates.

The summer program dates are either Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, August 21, or Tuesday, June 2, to Friday, August 28.