The candidate must be a current graduate student or rising undergraduate senior in public policy or a related field, with strong communication skills, experience in research methods, knowledge of local and federal policies, and a desire to promote equity and address structural racism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary, and experience with Stata and/or R is a plus.

The research intern at the Urban Institute's Health Policy Center will conduct background research, synthesize data, support senior staff in articulating findings, and assist in the development of materials for external audiences in the area of financial well-being.

Research & Development

Healthcare

United States

Washington, DC

Large

The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.

Government

Urban Institute

<ul><li>Central to Urban’s mission is fostering a truly inclusive community that ensures ongoing relevance to a changing world. The Urban Institute’s Health Policy Center is seeking a summer intern to support research studies related to debt, wealth, and financial well-being of households and young adults. Candidates should demonstrate experience with research methods and the policymaking process and an interest in economic policy and addressing disparities in wealth and financial well-being outcomes for disadvantaged populations.</li></ul><p><strong>Program Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>10-week paid internship; full-time preferred but strong candidates will be considered for part-time positions</li><li>Internship program designed to provide students interested in research, public policy issues and organizational operations with rewarding and substantive work assignments that contribute to Urban’s mission</li><li>Intern Program Dates: June 10-August 16</li><li>Participate in our new intern “welcome” orientation</li><li>Network with operations staff, senior professionals, and others who will support your professional growth and career interests</li><li>Participate in intern-specific workshops and networking events designed to advance your professional development and build your soft skills</li><li>Engage in team-building activities that forge new friendships with other Urban interns</li><li>Receive informal feedback and mentoring from your intern manager</li><li>Present the value of your contribution and what you learned during our end of summer Lightning Talks</li></ul>

Currently Studying

Undergraduate

Central to Urban’s mission is fostering a truly inclusive community that ensures ongoing relevance to a changing world. The Urban Institute’s Health Policy Center is seeking a summer intern to support research studies related to debt, wealth, and financial well-being of households and young adults. Candidates should demonstrate experience with research methods and the policymaking process and an interest in economic policy and addressing disparities in wealth and financial well-being outcomes for disadvantaged populations.Program Highlights:10-week paid internship; full-time preferred but strong candidates will be considered for part-time positionsInternship program designed to provide students interested in research, public policy issues and organizational operations with rewarding and substantive work assignments that contribute to Urban’s missionIntern Program Dates: June 10-August 16Participate in our new intern “welcome” orientationNetwork with operations staff, senior professionals, and others who will support your professional growth and career interestsParticipate in intern-specific workshops and networking events designed to advance your professional development and build your soft skillsEngage in team-building activities that forge new friendships with other Urban internsReceive informal feedback and mentoring from your intern managerPresent the value of your contribution and what you learned during our end of summer Lightning Talks

Research Intern (Health Policy Center)

Requirements

Responsibilities

Urban Institute

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