Research Intern

Job Description

Research Intern | Urban Institute

The Tone:
This is an internship at Urban Institute, located in Washington, DC. Urban Institute is a research-to-impact institution dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities through evidence-based practices and policies. This role supports the Tax Policy Center, directly contributing to the institute’s mission of equipping changemakers with evidence and solutions to drive positive impact and foster shared prosperity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Washington, DC

• Team: Tax Policy Center
• Mission: This person supports Tax Policy Center researchers by gathering information, analyzing data, and communicating findings for major research projects.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data and research pertinent to federal and state budgets.
• Communication: Write analyses of research findings tailored for both internal and external audiences.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with teams on large-scale research projects.
• Research Support: Support Tax Policy Center researchers by gathering information, analyzing data, and communicating findings for at least two major research projects.
• Content Contribution: Contribute to the Tax Policy Center’s blog or other smaller, impactful projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working with Excel and large data sets.
• Skills: Strong research skills; Familiarity with government reports; Foundational knowledge of federal and state fiscal policy; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a group setting.