Advocacy and Policy Internship

Research!America’s Mission

The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. We advocate for a federal policy climate that helps empower our nation’s biomedical and health research sectors as they work to accelerate medical progress.

Job Summary

Research!America is offering a paid, temporary full-time internship, ideally to begin in August. Interns assist the organization in advancing its mission and objectives through education, advocacy and public policy activities. Internships are typically three-month appointments (start and end dates are flexible). The intern will work a hybrid schedule from Research!America’s Arlington, VA office 2-3 times a week. The Research!America office is located just steps from the Metro and VRE.

Job Description

The advocacy and policy intern will:

Track relevant policy issues.

Support the planning, logistics, and execution of Research!America’s programming, including Capitol Hill briefings, signature events, receptions and webinars.

Perform background research and write fact sheets and text, including blog posts for Research!America’s website.

Complete and present a self-directed project on a science policy topic relevant to the mission of Research!America.

Attend relevant events and meetings both on and off Capitol Hill.

Provide database/CRM support for events.

Provide administrative and project management support as requested.

Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Eligibility

College seniors, graduate students or recent graduates with a science, health or related degree (or degree goal) who seek science policy and advocacy experience in the areas of biomedical research, health services research and other health research disciplines, and related Research!America priorities. Ideal candidates have a strong academic background and excellent oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with the health and life sciences research sectors and an interest in event planning and management are preferred. Candidates must have experience with the Microsoft Office software.

Compensation

$20/hour for up to 40 hours / week. Commuter benefit is available for interns working a hybrid schedule in our Arlington, VA office.

To Apply

Please submit all materials no later than August 1, 2025. No calls, please.

E-mail resume and cover letter, including academic status and specific area(s) of interest and expertise, reason(s) for wanting to be a Research!America intern and availability; a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to write about science and/or policy for the public (two pages or less); and contact information for three references to hr@researchamerica.org. We are unable to personally respond to each applicant, but will be in touch with applicants who are selected for further review.

Research!America is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Industries:Non-profit Organization Management

Function: Legal/ Lawyer