Policy Research Intern (Unpaid)

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Position Title: Policy Research Intern (Unpaid)

Description: This is an unpaid, volunteer position. Interns work closely with the Senior Policy Analyst and meet weekly with the Research and Policy Director. They attend weekly research group meetings and are expected to also assist PIs and administrative staff with projects as they arise. Previous intern projects have included:
– Drafting policy briefs
– Editing and preparing manuscripts for publication
– Conducting literature reviews for grant proposals
– Working on our website
– Preparing conference presentation

Application deadlines:
• Spring Semester: November 1st
• Summer: March 1st
• Fall Semester: July 1st

Start Date: Flexible, but we would like the school year intern to start no later than early September or early January, and the summer intern no later than mid-May.

Minimum commitment: 10-16 hrs/week during the school year; 20 hrs/week during the summer.

If you are interested in interning with Children’s HealthWatch, please send us the following:

1.  Your resume or CV
2.  A writing sample

To download the description of the internship, click here.

All application materials (Resume or CV and a writing sample) and questions should be sent to Children’s HealthWatch Deputy Director of Innovative Partnerships, Richard Sheward, [email protected].

Linked internship description

Children’s HealthWatch at Boston Medical Center is looking for Policy Research Interns for the school year (fall and/or spring semesters), and summer. Position Title: Policy Research Intern (Unpaid) About Children’s HealthWatch: Children’s HealthWatch is a nonpartisan network of pediatricians and public health researchers with the mission to improve the health and development of young children by informing policies that address and alleviate economic hardships. We use our data to provide real-time information to policymakers and to conduct research on the health and developmental impacts of economic hardships—with a particular focus on hunger, unstable housing, and inability to afford adequate household energy. To learn more about our staff and to view our recent publications, please visit our website: www.childrenshealthwatch.org Who we’re looking for: College graduates or current graduate students in public health, public policy, or a related field who are interested in children’s health, health policy research, and the health of disadvantaged populations. Previous research experience and strong writing skills are necessary for this position. Children’s HealthWatch interns need to be flexible and well organized. Description: This is an unpaid, volunteer position. Interns work closely with the Senior Policy Analyst and meet weekly with the Research and Policy Director. They attend weekly research group meetings, and are expected to also assist PIs and administrative staff with projects as they arise. Previous intern projects have included: - Drafting policy briefs - Editing and preparing manuscripts for publication - Conducting literature reviews for grant proposal - Working on our website - Preparing conference presentation materials - Attending outside advocacy events Start Date: Flexible, but we would like the school year intern to start no later than early September or early January, and the summer intern no later than mid-May. Minimum commitment: 10-16 hr/week during the school year; 20 hr/week during the summer. If you are interested in interning with Children’s HealthWatch, please send us the following: (1) A completed application (click here) (2) Your resume or CV (3) A writing sample All application materials and questions should be sent to Children’s HealthWatch Deputy Director of Innovative Partnerships, Richard Sheward, [email protected]. Application deadlines: • Spring Semester: November 1st • Summer: March 1st • Fall Semester: July 1st Thank you for your interest in Children’s HealthWatch