Research Intern

Job description

NLGN’s research programme sits at the heart of the Innovation Network experience. Our research is designed to set the terms of debate for the big conversations across the local public sector, fuelling creative and productive debates among our network.

Our internship lies within the research programme and is designed for candidates to gain experience of the thinktank environment and contribute to applied research and policy-making.
Ideally, we are looking for graduates with a background in or demonstrable aptitude for policy research and an interest in contributing to innovative policy solutions. Our internships are primarily research based and give a unique and valuable insight into policy making and rigorous research methodologies.

By interning at NLGN candidates will get an opportunity to work on ground-breaking policy topics and shape opinions in the public policy world. Through our extensive events programme, interns will also have the opportunity to network with key policy makers.

As a not-for-profit organisation we regret that internships are unpaid but we are able to offer subsistence (£10 per day) and travel allowance.

We are currently recruiting for applicants for an 8-10 week full-time internship. Please send your CV and Cover Letter to ************@*******.**

Desired profile

NLGN values highly the contribution made by its interns and is looking for candidates who are:

- Looking to start or to switch into a career in policy research
- Strong academic background with a masters degree preferable
- Familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Able to work independently and in a fast paced environment
- Are keen to help develop innovative public policy ideas and promote local democratic engagement