Climate & Environment internship

Research Intern: CEO Office

Council on Energy, Environment and Water

Location

India

Type

internship

Posted

Jan 22, 2026

Compensation

USD 60000 – 60000

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Research and analysis support on outputs from the CEO Office, relating to the water-food-energy nexus
  • Literature review and summarisation of existing India and Global South-specific work falling under the nexus, as well as other relevant subjects
  • Compilation and authorship support with internal documents for the CEO
  • Assimilation of discrete data into consolidated datasets and analysis of existing datasets using analytical tools

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role supports research on the water-food-energy nexus, contributing to CEEW's mission of addressing critical environmental and energy challenges through evidence-based policy research that can create positive change in sustainability and climate resilience.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications and skills:

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in subjects relating to public policy, economics, energy and related fields
  • Understanding of geopolitics and geoeconomics, India's environment and energy landscape, and India's policy landscape
  • Strong research skills with capability to carry out literature reviews
  • Familiarity with public policy research methodology and ability to critically analyse existing research
  • Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

What's in it for you

Benefits and compensation:

  • Stipend of INR 15,000 per month
  • Strong visionary leadership with emphasis on research and impact at scale
  • Active promotion of leadership by initiative
  • Surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow
  • Best-in-market remuneration
  • Safe space for all

About

Inside Council on Energy, Environment and Water

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is an organization focused on public policy research addressing energy, environment, and water challenges, with a mission to build careers in public policy and create impact at scale through evidence-based research.