KIP Spring 2025 - Research Assistant: Finance Insurance & Trade Policy - R Street Institute

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Throughout your internship with a partner organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you.  Interns will receive either a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week). Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!
Founded in 2012, the R Street Institute is the leading think tank engaged in policy research in support of free markets and limited, effective government. We work to bolster American innovation, increase consumer choice and protect individual liberty and believe in smaller, smarter government. In this role you will work with the Finance, Insurance & Trade Policy team.

Responsibilities

• Support R Street research project on regulations for transportation network companies in the 50 states and D.C.
• Analyze the financial performance of Florida-focused insurance companies
• Support R Street Finance, Insurance & Trade scholars as needed
• Compile list of the 100 largest civil litigation awards (and H1 2024 if possible), and describe the lawsuits at a high level. Contrast cases to prior years

Requirements

• Familiarity and basic work with Excel to create spreadsheets
• Good research skills to find sources for information in research projects
• Ability to work relatively solo in large project
• Mature communication skills to seek help from R Street staff or other experts 
• Three letters of recommendation from professors, advisors or other adults who know you well
• Interest in the business or public policy world
• Intellectual curiosity to identify efficient research methods for the projects

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.