More than a hundred think tanks in DC aim to inform and influence policymaking through a combination of research and writing, convening stakeholders, and advocacy.

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(00:09) Think tanks

(00:24) Working at a DC think tank: why and how

(00:41) 1. Why (not) work at a think tank?

(00:59) 2. Think tank types & activities

(01:16) 3. Think tank roles & personal fit

(01:34) 4. Getting a think tank job

(01:51) Think tank fellowships

(02:31) Early- or mid career full-time fellowships

(05:36) Recent PhD or law school graduates

(05:55) Early- or mid-career non-resident fellowships (often part-time / unpaid but helpful for network- and skill-building)

(06:32) Internships

(06:41) Mid-career visiting fellowships

(06:53) Opportunities for people from underrepresented backgrounds

(07:10) Think tanks working on emerging tech policy

(07:49) Recommended resources

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