Internship Program
HumRRO's internship is available to graduate students currently enrolled in full time masters or Ph.D. accredited programs. The traditional summer internship at HumRRO is for 3 months; however, a 6-12 month internship will be considered. Our internship is a paid, full time opportunity. Regardless of duration, internship duties and responsibilities are the same; however, variations are possible depending upon the technical content and timeline of the particular projects in need of staffing. An intern will serve as a research assistant/associate on one or more projects. Typical tasks include literature review, synthesis, and analysis; data collection, entry, and analysis; survey and other instrument development and administration; and documentation of findings. HumRRO is looking for a responsible, motivated team player with strong technical and communication skills to assist in our contract research activities. HumRRO project directors will provide technical supervision and mentoring to help make the most of the intern's exposure to and experience with our applied research setting.
Selection
Selection is competitive and will be based on review of application materials and reference assessment for evidence of research promise, academic achievement, and writing ability. Finalists will be interviewed telephonically.
Application Process
Applications for HumRRO's internship are due on or before March 1. Each applicant must provide HumRRO with the following:
- a resume and cover letter
- a one-page personal statement of career goals and internship interests
- official transcript(s) of graduate work
- contact information for two references (i.e. the name, address, phone number, and email address; recommendation letters are not needed).
The traditional internship at HumRRO is for three months. Candidates who desire a longer opportunity must submit with their application a justification for the additional time.
Interested candidates should submit their application to:
Jessica Terner
66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Correspondence and Information
If you have questions or would like additional information regarding the HumRRO internship, please contact:
Jessica Terner
(703) 706-5687