Student Fellow, Research and Analysis

Stand Together

. Participate in a paid experiential learning program at a non-profit addressing policy challenges .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $5,500 - $7,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail while contributing to research and policy development in a non-profit environment. Capable of working independently and collaborating with researchers on public policy issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Excel ExperienceStrong Attention To DetailIndependent Work RecordResearch SkillsPolicy Analysis

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsResearch SkillsPolicy Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyNon-ProfitThink TankFree-Market ReformsGovernment TransparencyHealthcare PolicyEducation PolicyEnergy PolicyTax Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a paid experiential learning program at a non-profit addressing policy challenges
Work as a Student Fellow at the Empire Center for Public Policy, a state-based think tank
Pair with Empire Center researchers focused on taxes, government transparency, education, energy, and healthcare
Learn analysis skills and apply them to important projects
Contribute findings toward authorship on an Empire Center report or other publication
Support the Empire Center's mission to promote free-market public policy reforms through research papers, policy briefings, commentaries, and conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Early-career professionals, including undergraduate, graduate, or law students and recent graduates, are encouraged to apply
Eligible candidates must be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program
Must be available every other Thursday from 1-4:00 PM ET for virtual professional development training
Must be available for the in-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA, June 3-4
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Extremely strong attention to detail
Proven record of working independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid experiential learning program
Professional development
Leadership training
Meaningful work experience
Virtual professional development training
In-person summit at Stand Together's Headquarters in Arlington, VA