Think tanks and policy institutes are essential to the process of making change through government and private organizations. While some think tanks center on one specific topic such as social justice, economic mobility, international policy or health, others are much broader in their approach and often have close ties to a political party or group.
Careers at such organizations tend to be well-suited to those with a strong interest in research, data analysis and policy. The following are some of the key think tanks operating in Germany with some English-language roles:
- Global Public Policy Institute
- SEEK Development
- Jacques Delors Institute
- European Policy Centre
- Adelphi Research
These organizations are also based in Germany, though mainly operating in German:
- Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik
- Institut für Europäische Politik
- Progressives Zentrum
- Stiftung Neue Verantwortung
- Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik
- Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte