Fall 2026 Income and Poverty Research Intern
$37,440–$45,760 year
Remote · United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Fall 2026 Internship with the CBPP Income and Poverty Trends team focused on data analysis, synthesis of causal literature in key policy areas (e.g., food assistance, refundable tax credits), development of methodological notes to improve transparency and replicability, and data-related projects using public data (e.g., ACS) including cleaning and coding microdata, along with contributing to internal resources, guides, and frameworks. The role supports multiple projects with rigorous quantitative analysis (Stata or R), emphasizes collaboration across teams, and aligns with CBPP’s mission to improve well-being and advance racial equity for low- to moderate-income individuals. Compensation scales by degree level from undergraduate to doctoral candidates and requires U.S. work authorization; internship is remote with hybrid options for Washington, DC metro area.
Required Qualifications
- Experience reviewing and summarizing academic and/or policy research, ideally including knowledge of quasi-experimental research methods and using a knowledge management system such as Zotero
- Strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze data and produce replicable code using statistical analysis software (Stata or R)
- Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting recurring internal deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated interest in, or personal experience with, anti-poverty programs and/or issues affecting people with low incomes
- Understanding of and appreciation for CBPP’s mission to improve the well-being of low- and moderate-income people and advance racial equity
- Experience working independently to complete a substantive research or data analysis project (e.g., a senior thesis)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams to support shared projects and keep workstreams aligned
- Education: recent graduates with a bachelor's degree or current graduate students. Coursework in public policy, statistics, data science, research methods, or economics/econometrics preferred, with a strong preference for some quantitative coursework
- To expand the diversity of voices that speak with authority in federal and state policy debates, CBPP’s internship program encourages applications from highly motivated candidates — particularly those with experience with communities that are underrepresented in policy debates — with a demonstrated interest in working on public policies that affect low-income and diverse communities and have implications for racial equity
- International students are welcome to apply. CBPP does not provide financial sponsorship for visas or work permits. You must have documentation of work authorization for the U.S. AND a U.S. Social Security number, as of the start date of the internship, to be employed by CBPP.
Additional Requirements
- International students welcome; CBPP does not provide visa sponsorship for internships or work authorization is required for U.S. employment.
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