KIP Spring 2027 - Policy Intern - Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity

Stand Together · Koch Internship Program

Pay: $7,500/yr
Hours: ST Fellowships - Remote
Where: Washington, DC
Posted: Sep 15

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to begin the admissions process early!

What they want

0–4 years of experience in public policy research, or a related field such as economics or political science.
A strong commitment to FREOPP’s mission
Strong data skills, with an ability to work in Excel as well as at least one other platform (R, Python, or Stata).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort receiving direct feedback and incorporating that feedback quickly.
An ability to identify and complete important work in a timely manner.
Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute where needed.
Creative, hardworking, and mission-aligned approach.

About Stand Together · Koch Internship Program

FREOPP seeks a full-time Policy Intern to support FREOPP’s policy research, with a focus on safety net reform, workforce development, child welfare, and housing, as well as other opportunity issues. The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) is a nonprofit think tank that produces policy research and practical implementation strategies designed to expand opportunity for Americans who need it most. FREOPP advances policy ideas that: address the needs of individuals with wealth o…