Research Internship

April 1, 2024

The research intern role is intended for students and recent graduates who have a passion for research and are interested in a broad range of topics including Economics, Law, Governance, Public Policy, International Development, and related subjects. Research interns will be engaged in a semi-independent research project which broadly falls within one or more the five themes in the CCI Research Agenda for charter cities: New Cities, Decentralized Governance, Industrial Policy and Special Economic Zones, Cultural Economics, Urban Geography and Economics, or on a related subject of interest to both CCI and the research intern. For more details on CCI’s research priorities, see our research agenda.

The intern should have a strong academic or policy interest in economic development, urban policy, local governance, and poverty alleviation in the global south. The intern should also have strong quantitative research skills necessary to execute the research project. Interns will have an opportunity to receive academic guidance and mentorship on their research project.

Roles & Expectations

Completing research projects as assigned by supervisor
Punctuality and regularity at onboarding sessions, 1:1 sessions, team meetings, and any other meetings
Commitment to reading and learning assignments

Requirements

Undergraduate/Graduate student in Economics, Political Science, International Development, Public Policy, or other related fields.
Strong writing abilities
Attention to detail
Entrepreneurial mindset
Intellectual curiosity
Passion for economics, law, governance, public policy, international development, and related topics
High tolerance for uncertainty or rapidly shifting priorities

Location

Remote or Washington, DC

Compensation

CCI offers $2,500 for the 3-month period, to be paid in two installments at the midpoint and end of the internship after delivery of the research output.

What Success Will Look Like
At the end of the internship, the intern will have demonstrated the competence and capacity to complete a large research project from start to finish. The intern will learn how to conduct research efficiently and to translate that research into original written work. The intern will develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset as much of CCI’s work is in an advisory capacity or is related to new, unexplored ideas. This internship program will make participants better students and better prepared to enter their chosen professional field.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a Resume, Cover Letter and Writing Sample. In the Cover Letter, please provide some ideas for a potential research project. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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