Collaboratory Summer Intern

Towson; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Towson is seeking motivated summer interns for the Collaboratory Internship program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Interns will support research projects, work with experienced professionals, and gain a deeper understanding of the state legislative process. Responsibilities include drafting reports, conducting research, and developing communication materials. Ideal candidates have strong writing skills and a demonstrated interest in policy research. This paid internship will last 10 weeks and offers a flexible schedule with some remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills, policy analysis, and previous research experience are crucial.
• Demonstrated interest in state policy issues through coursework or work experience.
• Flexible schedule preferred, including remote work.

Responsibilities

• Support Collaboratory research projects under close supervision.
• Conduct background research and draft legislative reports and briefs.
• Develop communications materials aligned with Collaboratory projects.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Policy analysis

Previous research experience

Interest in state policy issues

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Collaboratory Summer Internships: Building Capacity in Science Policy Careers

The NC Collaboratory is a research organization based at UNC-Chapel Hill that utilizes the expertise of the UNC System for the benefit of state and local government.

Position Overview: We are seeking passionate and driven interns to join our Summer Internship program. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to support Collaboratory research projects. You will work closely with our staff, project leads and policy-makers to conduct background research, draft legislative reports and briefs, and develop communications materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with Collaboratory project leads, project stakeholders, and policy-makers.
• Track relevant legislative bills and regulatory proposals related to Collaboratory projects.
• Identify specific Collaboratory projects of interest to work on.
• Develop written materials and deliverables for communication of Collaboratory projects.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills, policy analysis and previous research experience.
• Demonstrated interest through classes or work experience in state policy issues and research.
• Gain practical experience in the state legislative and regulatory process.
• Work closely with experienced professionals and learn from their expertise.
• Develop a deeper understanding of research impact.
• Network and build connections within the policy sector.
• Flexible schedule and hours, including some remote work and some hours in the Collaboratory’s office on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.

Duration and Compensation

• The period of the internship is for 10 weeks over the summer and 40 hours per week.

Application Process

• Resume highlighting relevant coursework, experiences, and skills.
• Cover letter explaining interest in the internship and what you hope to gain from the experience.

If you need to apply, send your completed application materials to Steve Wall, Senior Research Advisor, at [e-mail] by May 1, 2026. Please put Collaboratory Summer Internship in the subject line.