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Innovation Research Intern
Remote +1 · Remote · Internship · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- Remote
Irvine, CA, United States - Education
- Senior-year undergraduate or master’s program enrollment; relevant field of study.
About the job
Scouts and evaluates emerging technology startups and use cases, conducts enterprise IT research, and supports client research and team thought leadership.
What you'll do
- Research and vet emerging vendors, startup investments, technology trends, and use cases using reliable sources.
- Maintain vendor research records and verify data, citations, and research materials.
- Support client research requests, workshops, and internal thought leadership; complete and present a capstone project.
What they ask for
- Enrollment in the senior year of an undergraduate program or in a master’s program at an accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a relevant field of study, such as information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or business.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week throughout the internship.
Nice to have
- Academic or professional/internship experience in a professional setting.
- Familiarity with enterprise technology domains or responsible use of AI research tools.
Pay
$18 — $27 USD (base salary)
Tools
Security, Data, AI, Developer Operations, spreadsheets
AI focus
Research emerging AI-related vendors and use cases; responsible use of AI research tools is a plus, with output verified against primary sources.
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