Summer Internship, Global, Pew Research Center

Organization Overview

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; media and journalism; internet and technology; science and society; religion and public life; global attitudes; race and ethnicity; and U.S. social and demographic trends. Pew Research does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Research Center’s work is carried out by a staff of 176.

Position Summary:

The summer undergraduate internship is a paid opportunity during the summer of 2025. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 30 hours/week and are paid $18.50/hour. This internship is available to undergraduate students with an interest in public opinion, survey research, and data science. 

The Center’s researchers in global attitudes and trends study international public opinion on an array of subjects, with a special emphasis on international affairs and democracy. Interns will participate in various stages of the research process, such as background research, questionnaire development, data analysis, data visualization, and writing as well as learn about the team’s approach to cross-national research.    

Interns will have a variety of tasks, depending on the team they are assigned. For example, an intern on a research team may assist the research team on various aspects of the survey process, including questionnaire development, data management, statistical analysis, reporting of survey results and quality control. Interns will work closely with staff. The internship provides opportunities to learn new skills and have firsthand experience in data analysis and research production.

For all these tasks, attention to detail and individual judgment are critical in maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality.  

Pew Research Center is an office-based workplace, with all staff working in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office two core days weekly (Tuesday and Wednesday).  Staff have the flexibility to work remotely up to three days per week. A modest relocation stipend is available for candidates that need it.

Internship Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 15, 2025.  Flexibility exists for a start date of June 16, 2025 – August 29, 2025.

Education/Training/Experience

• College students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree (and completed a minimum of their second year).
• Interest in public opinion, polling and social science. Experience working with data and data analysis in SPSS, R, Stata, SAS or other statistical software.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least one course in statistics or research design.

Application Procedure

A complete application will include the following required items:

• A cover letter that addresses the following: (1) Describe why you are interested in an internship with Pew Research Center’s Global team. (2) Please discuss your professional aspirations and how this internship would align with your career trajectory. (3) Tell us about a research project you worked on that you are especially proud of, and why (including any statistical analysis).
• A resume, which should include a listing of relevant course work, and any data analysis software used.

Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered complete.

The deadline for applications is February 7, 2025.  Interviews will take place virtually in February and March, with the goal of all hiring decisions being made by the end of March 2025. 

EEO:   

Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.