Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP) is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals for the position of Research Intern. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in gaining hands-on experience in policy research and analysis within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The selected interns will work closely with experienced researchers on various projects aimed at addressing contemporary public policy challenges.
Job Outline
Bharti Institute of Public Policy (ISB BIPP) aims to lead education and research in the domain of public policy. The institute stands tall as one of India’s eminent public policy think tanks engaging with eminent policy makers and providing them with critical, data-driven evidence, research, and analysis on relevant and critical concerns. As ISB BIPP continues to broaden its public policy research, we seek a Research Intern to join our team to support the institute’s research initiatives.
The successful candidate will carry out the below activities:
Assisting in Publication of Reports, Research Blogs, Policy Briefs, and Presentations: Refining content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to academic standards. Conducting fact-checking and verification of sources to maintain credibility and integrity of publications. Formatting documents according to established style guidelines, including proper citation formatting and consistent use of terminology. Coordinating with design and graphics teams to create visually appealing and informative graphics.
Supporting Research Initiatives: Conducting comprehensive literature reviews to identify relevant sources and contribute to the development of research projects. Utilizing various analytical tools and techniques to analyse data sets and extract meaningful insights. Creating visualizations, such as charts, graphs, and infographics, to effectively communicate research findings.
Providing Administrative Support: Responding to needs as they arise, such as organizing meetings, providing support in workshops, maintaining documentation, and managing correspondence.
Job Specifications
Knowledge / Education:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public policy, Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, Political Science, or related disciplines from a reputed institution.
Strong academic record
Specific Skills:
Willingness to travel for fieldwork.
Strong understanding of public policy issues, particularly rural development, livelihoods, and governance.
Basic knowledge of data collection methods, both qualitative and quantitative.
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Word); familiarity with survey tools like KoboToolbox or Google Forms is a plus.
Good communication skills in English and Punjabi (reading, writing, and speaking).
Desirable Experience:
Prior fieldwork experience, especially in rural or semi-urban settings.
Experience in working with government departments, NGOs, or academic institutions.
Experience in conducting interviews, focus group discussions, or surveys.
Job Interface/Relationships
Internal
External
Manager- Research
Research Team
Occasionally other team members
N/A
Key Responsibilities
% Time Spent
Assist in publication of BIPP Policy Paper Series, reports, research blogs, policy briefs, and presentations, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to academic standards.
50%
Support the research initiatives of the department by conducting literature review, data analysis, visualisation, referencing, etc.
30%
Provide administrative support as needed, including organizing meetings, maintaining project documentation, and managing correspondence.
