Spring 2026 Koch Internship Program
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at nonprofits 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:
- Understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and the rule of law;
- 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
- Presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society.
Successful candidates will interview with both our nonprofit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!
What You’ll Experience
- Professional development that utilizes experiential learning to flip the classroom. You direct your learning, developing the skills you need to succeed with the support of experienced mentors
- A taste of what it’s like to work for our inspiring nonprofit partners doing meaningful work in areas like the Economy, Education, Free Speech, Criminal Justice, and more. Typically, there are both remote/in-person and full-time/part-time roles across the country ranging from policy, communications, fundraising, events, law, project management and beyond
- Tools, frameworks, and principles of progress that help you identify your aptitudes, hone your skillsets, and explore fulfilling career paths you may have never known existed
- Community-building with peers, mentors, and our expansive network of 5,000+ alumni who can support you throughout your career
About You
You are an upperclassman or recent graduate exploring careers that help others improve their lives. Whether your passion for social impact involves revitalizing communities, government, education, or business, you have a drive to identify problems and get excited about finding new solutions that have meaningful results. You’re entrepreneurial, curious, and excited to become an effective leader in tackling the major challenges of our time.
Qualifications You’ll Bring to the KIP Experience
- You are geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States
- You’re a lifelong learner with a growth mindset, dedicated to continual self-improvement
- You seek knowledge from any and all sources to help you learn and improve your thinking
- You enjoy collaborating with people of diverse perspectives
- You’re excited to take initiative and solve problems, embracing and driving positive change
- You’re interested in and passionate about solving the most pressing issues our society faces, transforming our world and impacting the lives of others
Standout Interns May Also Bring
- Prior experience related to advancing our vision of breaking the barriers holding people back from realizing their potential
- Aptitude for leadership demonstrated through prior experience, either in a professional setting or outside the workplace