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

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!

About the Role

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.

About FREOPP

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 or income below the national median; have the potential to earn bipartisan support; and increase individual liberty.

Through rigorous analysis and practical implementation strategies, FREOPP develops durable policy solutions across healthcare, welfare reform, child welfare, housing, K–12, higher education, and more that expand opportunity and strengthen individual agency.

Core Responsibilities:: Research and writing:

Research, edit, and assist in producing research products related to FREOPP’s policy work. Work will include, and is not limited to, primary and secondary research, analyzing public policy, producing charts and graphic displays, and preparing research memos and background information for meetings and media appearances

Contribute to the production of policy research, including providing feedback and edits on the work of our scholars.

Conduct original policy research and grow expertise on issues core to FREOPP’s mission.

Assist the Senior Vice President of Policy Research, Executive Vice President, and President with research projects as needed.

File FOIA requests with different agencies to gather information.

Coordinate small and major, long-term research projects.

Administrative Support:

Work internally on outreach for scholars’ work.

Coordinate events, gatherings, and projects as needed.

Manage additional administrative responsibilities as needed

Qualifications: Required

• 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.
• Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.