KIP Spring 2026 - Policy Fellow - Engine Foundation
Washington, DC
Koch Internship Program – Spring Internship Application /
ST Fellowships - Remote /
Remote
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nation's most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.
Throughout your internship, you will gain meaningful professional experience at a partner organization and participate in professional development built around a 2-day, in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1- 3:30 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7,500 or $5,500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week).
The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives:
1. understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and the rule of law;
2. learning the Stand Together community's vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address society's biggest challenges; and
3. presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society.
Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!
Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns MUST be available every other Thursday (Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 12, March 26, and April 9) from 1-3:30 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA Feb. 6-Feb. 7.
About Engine Foundation
Engine Foundation (Engine) is seeking a Policy Fellow for the Spring of 2026. Engine is a D.C.-based non-profit advocacy organization that works to promote policies that encourage the growth of startup ecosystems. We focus on issues at both the local and federal level that impact startups and their ability to scale nationwide and globally.
These issues include:
Access to talent (high skilled immigration and STEM education);
Access to capital (tax and capital formation);
International Trade;
Data security and privacy; and
Strong intermediary liability protections (free speech, sensible copyright policies, reduced regulatory burdens on intermediaries).
We are looking for a KIP participant to help with our policy advocacy and grassroots work in Washington, D.C. Your work would include engaging and substantive tasks such as:
Coordinate and carryout grassroots startup outreach;
Writing articles and blog posts on policy issues;
Helping with larger research projects;
Attend events that are relevant to our D.C. outreach; and
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments.
As of this posting, Engine is currently a hybrid work environment. This will be reevaluated as the time goes on, and Engine will be flexible with KIP participants around fully remote, hybrid, or in-person work.
$5,500 - $7,500 a year
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
