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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; news and information; internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity; international affairs; social, demographic and economic trends; science; research methodology and data science; and immigration and migration. Pew Research Center 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 o 180. f about
Position Summary:
The summer undergraduate internship is a paid opportunity during the summer of 2026. 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, data science and data journalism.
The successful intern will work as part of the Short Reads team (the data journalism blog at Pew Research Center) and perform tasks including copy editing, number-checking, fact-checking and newsletter production, with opportunities for original research and writing.
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 three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Staff have the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. A modest relocation stipend is available for candidates who need it.
Internship dates: June 1-Aug. 14, 2026 (with alternative dates of June 15-Aug. 28, 2026 also available)
Education/Training/Experience
College students who are pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree and have completed a minimum of two years (in other words, rising juniors and seniors)
Interest in data journalism, data science, political science, sociology or related fields
Experience working with data and in data analysis
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 Short Reads 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 (or an article you wrote) that you are especially proud of, and why (including any statistical analysis).
A resume, which should include a listing of relevant course work.
Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered complete.
The deadline for applications is February 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EST.
Interviews will take place virtually in February and March, with the goal of making all hiring decisions by the end of March 2026.
EEO:
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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