Application Guide

How to Apply for Fundraising and Research Intern

at Movement in Refuge

🏢 About Movement in Refuge

Movement in Refuge (MiR) is a unique international organization that leverages sport and movement training to improve physical and mental health in conflict-affected communities, starting with Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh. Working here means contributing to evidence-based programs that directly enhance wellbeing in some of the world's most vulnerable populations, with a growing impact on host communities. MiR's remote, global team offers flexibility and the chance to make a tangible difference through research and fundraising.

About This Role

As a Fundraising and Research Intern, you will build MiR's fundraising pipeline by identifying grant opportunities, drafting proposals and donor reports, and maintaining a donor database. You'll also conduct literature reviews and data collection on refugee wellbeing to strengthen evidence-based programming. This role is impactful because your work directly secures resources and informs programs that improve lives in refugee camps and host communities.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking emails and Slack for updates from the global team. You'll then spend a few hours researching grant opportunities on platforms like Foundation Directory Online or Grants.gov, followed by drafting a section of a proposal or donor report. In the afternoon, you might conduct a literature review on refugee mental health, compile data into a spreadsheet, or coordinate with a student society for an upcoming outreach event.

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🎯 Who Movement in Refuge Is Looking For

  • A student or recent graduate in international development, public policy, social sciences, or a related field with strong research and writing skills.
  • Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision.
  • Genuinely passionate about MiR's mission to support conflict-affected communities through sport and movement.
  • Experienced with student societies, outreach, or event organizing (advantageous for the Global University Outreach track).

📝 Tips for Applying to Movement in Refuge

1

Tailor your resume to highlight research experience (e.g., literature reviews, data collection) and any grant writing or fundraising exposure.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your background to MiR's mission and mention specific sports or movement experience if applicable.

3

Demonstrate your ability to work remotely by citing past independent projects or online collaboration tools you've used (e.g., Trello, Slack, Google Workspace).

4

If applying for the University Outreach track, list specific student societies you've been involved with and any events you've organized.

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Include a writing sample (e.g., a research paper, grant proposal, or blog post) that showcases your analytical and persuasive writing skills.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express genuine passion for MiR's mission and the specific context of Rohingya refugees or conflict-affected communities.", 'Highlight your research skills and experience with literature reviews, data collection, or evidence-based programming.', 'Show how your background in international development, public policy, or social sciences prepares you to identify grant opportunities and write compelling proposals.', 'Mention any experience with university outreach, student societies, or event organizing if targeting the Global University Outreach track.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about MiR's current programs in Bangladesh and any expansion plans to host communities.
  • → Understand the challenges faced by Rohingya refugees and the role of sport in psychosocial support.
  • → Familiarize yourself with common grantmakers in refugee health or sports for development (e.g., UN agencies, foundations).
  • → Review MiR's website, blog, or social media to understand their tone, past projects, and impact stories.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Why are you interested in MiR's work, and what do you know about the Rohingya refugee situation?
2 Describe a time you conducted research or wrote a proposal. What was your process, and what was the outcome?
3 How would you approach identifying new grant opportunities for a small international NGO?
4 Give an example of how you've worked independently on a remote project. How did you stay organized and motivated?
5 How would you leverage your university network to recruit interns or event partners for MiR?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention MiR or the specific context of refugee camps.
  • Overlooking the requirement for strong research skills—avoid vague claims without concrete examples or a writing sample.
  • Failing to demonstrate remote work readiness, such as not mentioning tools like Zoom, Slack, or project management software.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: August 9, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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