Associate Program, Policy Research

A 12-week summer research fellowship for doctoral students to conduct applied policy research under mentorship at RAND.
- Conduct independent research project and present findings to RAND community via end-of-program briefing.
- Receive close mentorship from one to two established RAND researchers and attend seminars across disciplines.
- Requires doctoral candidacy (2+ years completed, within 2 years of degree); strong quantitative or qualitative research skills.
- Requires fluency in English, analytic ability, and commitment to quality and objectivity in research.
- Hybrid model: in-person at Santa Monica, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, or Boston; or fully remote within the U.S.

The RAND Corporation is an American think tank which aims to help improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.