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KIP Spring 2027 - Economic Research Intern - Fulcrum Foundation
Kentucky · Remote · Internship · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- Prior research experience is helpful but not required.
- Education
- Current undergraduate, graduate, or law student, or recent graduate, in economics, public policy, political science, law, public administration, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program.
About the job
Supports Fulcrum Foundation research on state regulatory policy and its effects, contributing to public comments, policy briefs, reports, and related data analysis.
What you'll do
- Research proposed state rules and regulations, summarize relevant materials, and help draft and fact-check public comment letters.
- Track regulatory and legislative activity; collect and organize public data and maintain policy measures.
- Conduct literature reviews and assist with policy writing, editing, citations, tables, and charts.
What they ask for
- Current undergraduate, graduate, or law student or recent graduate in a relevant field.
- Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to summarize dense material accurately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets; ability to work independently and meet remote deadlines.
- Located in and authorized to work in the United States for the program and able to attend required programming, including a two-day summit in Arlington, Virginia.
Nice to have
- Coursework in economics, statistics, public policy, or administrative law; familiarity with R, Stata, Python, or another statistical program.
- Prior research experience and interest in state government policy, regulatory institutions, and economic development.
Pay
USD 5,500–5,500 per-year-salary
Tools
Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, R, Stata, Python
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