Manhattan Institute Internship Opportunities

"The Manhattan Institute has confronted old problems with fresh thinking. Many of the Institute’s emblematic ideas—from the notion that low taxes encourage businesses to the concept that police should be treated with respect—were originally greeted with skepticism but have since been embraced by well-run cities everywhere. Congratulations on a quarter century of making a difference."

— Rudolph W. Giuliani

Internships in Public Policy

"Throughout my internship, the Manhattan Institute provided me with opportunities to excel within a market oriented movement as well as network with peers and scholars in New York City. My internship at MI was a distinctive experience that will have a long lasting impact in my life."
—Anthony Maneiro, Summer 2009 Intern

"Interning for the Manhattan Institute my junior year of college was one of the most rewarding experiences. MI provided me with the real world skills and mindset that will allow me to excel in any field. MI also proved to me that many of the issues facing Americans can be solved through no nonsense approaches using proven methods rooted in free markets and classical liberalism."
—Adam Hartke, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Intern

"As a student in New York City, the Manhattan Institute's internship program represented an excellent opportunity. I was able to participate in a movement that brings free market ideas to the forefront of intellectual debate in New York."
—Bridget Sweeney, Summer 2006 Intern, former Manhattan Institute press officer

"My internship at the Manhattan Institute was an experience unlike any other. Interacting with such great minds every day for an entire summer had a tremendous impact on my intellectual development, and I made lifelong friendships with my co-workers. I've since had other internships, but none have been as valuable as my time at MI."
—Will Scharf, Summer 2006 Intern

"My work at MI gave me a glimpse into of some of the most dynamic and sensible policy thinking being done today. Anybody who cherishes the importance of ideas should jump at the chance to work at the Manhattan Institute."
—David Wheelock, Summer 2007 Intern

Fall semester internships are now filled.

Spring term applications are due January 15, 2010.

Summer 2010 internship applications are due January 29, 2010.

The Manhattan Institute is looking for talented undergraduate students in the New York City area for our internship program.

Manhattan Institute internships provide students interested in public policy with a unique work experience at a leading right-of-center think tank. MI brings free market perspective to key domestic policy issues, including budget and fiscal issues, energy, health care, education, and culture. Interns are given broad exposure to our work by contributing directly to various MI departments. Responsibilities include editing, administrative tasks, and some research. Interns are matched according MI's needs, the applicants past experience and their interests.

Interns regularly attend Manhattan Institute events, including debates, conferences, and luncheon speeches. Interns have recently attended events featuring leading scholars and policy makers such speakers as former James Q, Wilson, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.

Students wishing to apply should send a 500 to 700 word autobiography, a current resume, a recommendation from a former employer or teacher, a transcript and a writing sample. The autobiography should explain the student's education, work, other activities and future goals as they relate to an internship at the Manhattan Institute. Particular emphasis should be placed on why the student wishes to work in domestic public policy. In other words—why you and why the Manhattan Institute?

Fall and spring internships are part-time for a minimum of 20 hours a week (hourly wage). Summer internships are full-time for 10-12 weeks adjustable to the student's academic schedule. Summer interns are paid a weekly stipend.

All questions should be emailed to communications@manhattan-institute.org

Applications should be addressed to Internship Program, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, Second Floor, New York, New York, 10017, 212.599.7000.

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