Summer Associate Program, Policy Research
RAND Corporation
- Location
- Remote (US)
- Type
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $66,560 – $66,560 per year
- Area
- Policy & Advocacy
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Last checked
- Oct 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 01, 2026
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Job description
- In this role, you'll conduct independent research on policy and national security issues during a 12-week program, presenting findings to the RAND community.
- Develop research projects under the mentorship of one to two established RAND researchers.
- Network and collaborate with researchers across RAND to build knowledge and expertise.
- Attend seminars from internal and external experts to enhance research understanding.
- Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to address policy-oriented questions.
About RAND Corporation
WebsiteThe RAND Corporation is an American think tank which aims to help improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.
This role at a glance
- Yearly pay midpoint
- $66,600
- Related openings here
- 117 · 28 new this week
How this pay compares
The midpoint exceeds 2% of 51 open full-time Policy & Advocacy roles here with published pay. Their median midpoint is $108,000. This compares listed ranges, not offers or applicant competition.
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