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Senior Research Associate (Higher Education & Workforce) | Urban Institute
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Bolster the Urban Institute's Mission of Community Support through Creating and Implementing Research and Development Plans
Conduct Qualitative Research on topics from Educational Technology, the Consequences of AI, and Workforce Conditions
Graduate Degree Required
Senior Research Manager, Center for Best Practices | Share Our Strength
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Advance Share Our Strength's Policy Priorities through Directing Research and Analysis
Design, Oversee, and Manage Inquiry into Poverty Alleviation, Human Services, and Legislative Policy, in Collaboration with Stakeholders and Community Partners
Master's Degree, Relevant Experience Required
Civic Designer | City of Baltimore
Location: Baltimore, MD
Application Closes: 8/31/2026
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Create and Expand Qualitative Research for Various City of Baltimore Agencies
Conduct Ethnographic and Geospatial Analysis to Generate Policy and Lead Advocacy Efforts
Relevant Experience Required
Policy Associate | Scholars Strategy Network
Location: Washington, DC (Remote)
Application Closes: When Filled
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Develop Policy Proposals, Support Outreach Efforts, and Coordinate Advocates to Elevate SSN's Mission of Creating an Accessible Academia
Conduct Research, Edit Publications, Support Scholars, and Facilitate Relations between Policy-Makers and Researchers
Relevant Degree, Experience Required
Social Scientist | District Communications Group
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Support and Develop Consumer and Regulatory Efforts through Qualitative Research
Advance the Planning, Development, and Execution of Research Initiatives
Bachelor's Degree, Experience Required
Development Data and Research Intern | International Rescue Mission
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Application Closes: 9/7/2026
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Review and Organize Program Data to Advance Human Rights Advocacy
Design Resources and Implement Plans to Expand Understanding and Organizational Capacity
Enrollment in Higher Education Required
Regulatory Intelligence Intern | Enhesa
Location: Arlington, VA (Remote)
Application Closes: When Filled
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Conduct Research and Monitor Policies to Expand and Enhance Health, Environment, and Safety Protections
Expand Labor and Environmental Protections across the Globe
Relevant Degree Required
Research Assistant, Housing and Communities Division | Urban Institute
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Support the Urban Institute in its Mission to Provide Effective Research to Advance Housing Initiatives and Community Development
Oversee and Implement Statistical and Qualitative Research and Analysis
Bachelor's Degree, Relevant Experience Required
Research Associate, Science and Society | Pew Research Center
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Study and Analyze Sentiment towards Science from AI to Vaccines
Utilize both Ethnography Study and Survey alongside Data Interpretation
Bachelor's Degree Required
Associate, India Safe Water Program | Evidence Action
Location: Washington, DC
Application Closes: When Filled
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Conduct Research to Advance Evidence Action's Development and Assistance Programs like Water Access Expansion and Deworming
Support ISW's Community Outreach and Advocacy Efforts
Relevant Experience Required

