Spring Internship 2026 - Health Program

Project Background 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.

Responsibilities

Prospective interns may work on a variety of policy areas across the Health team’s portfolio and will be assigned base on the intern’s policy interests and the team’s current project needs. Applicants are encouraged to review the policy areas within the Health 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. 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 supports 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 Strong research and writing skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Strong interest in health policy issues SPRING PROGRAM BPC has a robust spring internship program. Interns work full time, and will receive a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be rising 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 project analysts and staff in various capacities. *Please note that our Spring internship will be in person*

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. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. 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 (please submit as one PDF File):
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages).
• College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
• Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work.
• Brief response to to the statement "What does Bipartisanship mean to you?" (5-8 sentences). APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Spring internships: November 21st BPC Diversity Statement The Bipartisan Policy Center defines diversity as the range of human qualities that make us unique as individuals, including—but not limited to—age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, geographic location, nationality, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. 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.
• Developing policy solutions and undertaking research that reflect a diversity of thought and experience.