Economic Research Intern

Stand Together

. Support research on state government regulatory policy and its effects on economic growth, entrepreneurship, labor markets, housing, occupational licensing, permitting, and related public policy issues .

Posted 10/6/2026internshipRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $5,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and analytical capabilities in state government regulatory policy, with proficiency in data organization and summarization. Skilled in drafting policy briefs and comment letters, utilizing statistical software for analysis, and maintaining attention to detail in written communication.

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Research ExperienceStrong Writing SkillsProficiency With Microsoft ExcelFamiliarity With R, Stata, Or PythonAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Data OrganizationDescriptive AnalysisLiterature ReviewPolicy Brief DraftingStatistical Analysis

Soft Skills

Ability To Work IndependentlyAttention To DetailEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelGoogle SheetsRStataPython

Industry Keywords

State Government PolicyRegulatory InstitutionsEconomic DevelopmentOccupational LicensingPublic Policy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support research on state government regulatory policy and its effects on economic growth, entrepreneurship, labor markets, housing, occupational licensing, permitting, and related public policy issues
Gather and organize data, review proposed rules and administrative records, and assist with research for public comment letters
Contribute to policy briefs and reports for policymakers and the broader public
Assist with research for public comment letters, including reviewing rulemaking notices, summarizing proposed rule text and agency justifications, and identifying relevant statutes, prior comments, and existing research
Help draft and fact-check comment letters and compile supporting evidence, citations, and data appendices
Track state regulatory proposals, legislative activity, and agency actions
Collect, organize, and document data from government websites, administrative records, and publicly available sources
Maintain measures of regulatory burden, permitting processes, occupational licensing requirements, and related policy variables
Conduct literature reviews and summarize academic and policy research
Draft sections of policy briefs, research summaries, and other written products; assist with editing and citation
Assist with basic descriptive analysis, tables, and charts using spreadsheet or statistical software
Participate in research team meetings and contribute to project planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current undergraduate, graduate, or law student, or recent graduate, in economics, public policy, political science, law, public administration, or a related field
Strong writing skills and attention to detail
Ability to read and accurately summarize dense material such as proposed rules, statutes, and academic research
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment
Located in and authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program
Able to attend all required KIP programming, including the two-day summit in Arlington, Virginia
Coursework in economics, statistics, public policy, or administrative law preferred
Familiarity with R, Stata, Python, or another statistical program preferred
Prior research experience preferred
Interest in state government policy, regulatory institutions, and economic development preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid experiential learning program
Professional development
Leadership training
Meaningful work experience
Paid internship
Required KIP programming, including a two-day summit in Arlington, Virginia