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  1. Abundance Institute
    1. A new think tank working to promote abundance by reshaping mindsets and thoughts on emerging technologies. Doesn't have an internship program, but regularly publishes interesting and valuable policy papers and resources.
    2. https://abundance.institute/
  2. Institute For Progress
    1. Another new think tank, this one focused on accelerating progress in three major dimensions: science, technology, and industry. Doesn't take interns but hires semi-regularly and constantly puts out interesting and well-researched policy ideas and strategies.
    2. https://ifp.org/
  3. Federation of American Scientists
    1. A DC-based organization advocating for evidence-based policy in critical areas like emerging technology and the environment. Doesn't employ interns but regularly hires for entry-level positions and publishes excellent stuff.
    2. https://fas.org/
  4. Foundation for American Innovation
    1. Center-right think tank looking to develop technology, ideas, and people that support a better American Future. Has no official internship program but does exciting and impactful work.
    2. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.thefai.org/&ved=2ahUKEwiop4eeiISJAxVYEVkFHShTJKUQFnoECAoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3VRUXcUR8LaIwJCdZZPTCG
  5. Inclusive Abundance Initiative
    1. A large umbrella organization of groups interested in fostering a vibrant economy with opportunity for all. Their website is a great way to find all sorts of people working to promote abundance.
    2. https://www.inclusiveabundance.org/
  6. Cosmos Institute
    1. A new think tank working to ensure human flourishing is promoted rather than inhibited by the age of AI. Puts out interesting AI-centric work and runs fellowships, programs, and contests for people interested in AI policy and AI more broadly.
    2. https://cosmos-institute.org/
  7. Mercatus Center
    1. Free market think tank based at George Mason University in DC. Often hires for entry-level roles and internships and puts out a lot of scholarship exploring different policy areas.
    2. https://www.mercatus.org/
  8. Open Philanthropy
    1. An effective-altruism-inspired group that seeks to raise money and put it to work in the areas that will make the most difference. Semi-regularly hires entry-level interns and employees and regularly puts out evidence-backed work where philanthropists and policymakers can make the most difference.
    2. https://www.openphilanthropy.org/
  9. American Enterprise Institute
    1. Legendary DC-based think tank founded on principles of free people, free markets, and American strength that does empirical research on many policy areas. Runs an outstanding internship program and hires large numbers of people for internships and entry-level policy roles.
    2. https://www.aei.org/
  10. Brookings
    1. One of the most prestigious DC think tanks, it conducts nonpartisan research to inform and improve local, national, and global policy. Regularly hires interns and entry-level workers and provides a pathway to many DC policy jobs.
    2. https://www.brookings.edu/
  11. Competitive Enterprise Institute
    1. Regulation-focused think tank that seeks to enable human potential by loosening regulatory burdens. Regularly hires interns during the summer and school year and is a great place to work.
    2. https://cei.org/
  12. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
    1. One of the leading Science and Technology Policy think tanks, researching everything from information technology to life sciences to broadband. Regularly hires interns and provides people with a chance to work on all sorts of science and technology policy issues.
    2. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://itif.org/&ved=2ahUKEwjEnrPciISJAxWZE1kFHTqHMU0QFnoECAoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1NQIYonTf9nHb386H6Ac7b
  13. Center for Security and Emerging Technology
    1. Georgetown-based think tank that works to provide decision-makers with data-based research on the relationship between emerging technologies and national security. Doesn't usually take on non-Georgetown interns, but regularly hires for entry-level and mid-career roles.
    2. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://cset.georgetown.edu/&ved=2ahUKEwjki8XgiISJAxWwFFkFHW18DHoQFnoECBsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3sMWI0mf-vXRtSI-8sYTX3
  14. Institute for Defense Analyses
    1. Federally-funded research and development corporation (FFRDC) working in communications and computing, systems and analytics, and science and technology policy. Regularly offers internships and entry-level roles in science and technology policy and military work.
    2. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.ida.org/&ved=2ahUKEwir0szliISJAxWxKFkFHcvrIOAQFnoECEUQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3yjrIvTrkgKeqdPLePX1cU
  15. Energy Impact Center
    1. Research institute focused on stopping climate change by making low-cost, clean energy available to everyone by conducting and disseminating research and engaging stakeholders. Doesn't regularly hire but does interesting research in the clean energy and energy policy space.
    2. https://www.energyimpactcenter.org/
  16. Chamber of Progress
    1. A center-left organization devoted to creating a nation where all people benefit from technology and technological advancements. Hires semi-regularly for a mixture of entry-level and mid-career roles.
    2. https://progresschamber.org/
  17. Engine Advocacy
    1. Policy organization that supports startups and entrepreneurs by doing research, analysis, and advocacy on a national and local level. Doesn't regularly hire people, but does important research in an important niche.
    2. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.engine.is/&ved=2ahUKEwiktNT2iISJAxUtEFkFHecyIJwQFnoECBsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2tspwRz-ttgNyJ2QoyN86U
  18. Manhattan Institute
    1. Conservative think tank that does research on improving city life, improving schools, boosting economic freedom, and combating identity politics. Runs a strong internship program and regularly hires for entry-level roles.
    2. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://manhattan.institute/&ved=2ahUKEwi58Y37iISJAxXIM1kFHUE-H-wQFnoECCYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3Plhw1hk-JQ5IxjkEYlJp0
  19. American Compass
    1. Conservative think tank working on economic policy that supports strong families and communities and fosters domestic industry and innovation. Put out high-quality, fun-to-read policy products, semi-regularly hires for full-time roles, and runs an internship program.
    2. https://americancompass.org/