Paid Research & Data Intern (DC) – Policy & Rule of Law

The World Justice Project; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Justice Project (WJP) invites applications for a Research Intern in Washington, DC. The six-month paid internship supports its research team, with an immediate start and a hybrid in-office/remote schedule requiring at least 60% in the DC office.

Candidates should have completed an undergraduate degree in Political Science, IR, Public Policy or related field, and be located in the Washington, DC area.

Qualifications

• This internship is open to graduates (B.A. or M.A.) in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or another related field.
• Successful applicants will be bright, highly motivated individuals with attention to detail and an interest in the rule of law.

Responsibilities

• Supporting questionnaire and conceptual framework developments through desk research and literature reviews.
• Assist with the primary data collection process for QRQ expert surveys, including survey design, administration, outreach, and data management.
• Prepare drafts of PowerPoint presentations and outreach materials for external distribution.
• Support data collection, data presentation, and data visualization projects.
• Provide general research assistance to WJP’s portfolio of global initiatives as needed.
• Support Rule of Law Index report activities and US-focused research.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM databases

Job description

The World Justice Project (WJP) invites applications for a Research Intern in Washington, DC. The six-month paid internship supports its research team, with an immediate start and a hybrid in-office/remote schedule requiring at least 60% in the DC office.

Candidates should have completed an undergraduate degree in Political Science, IR, Public Policy or related field, and be located in the Washington, DC area.