Research Fellow
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 26 - 26
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Application
JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
ROOM 5100 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING
Hartford CT 06106-1591
The policy of the Joint Committee on Legislative Management is to provide equal opportunity to all prospective employees without regard to race religious creed color sex age national origin ancestry veteran status sexual orientation marital status present or past history of mental disorder learning disability mental retardation physical disability except in cases of bona fide occupational qualification or other protected class status under applicable law. Moreover the Joint Committee on Legislative Management does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations that do not impose an undue hardship for individuals who are physically challenged or otherwise disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any other aspect of the selection process please contact the Human Resources Administrator in the Office of Legislative Management at or email .
General Application Instructions
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Providing References
Please provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include non-related professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
Description
The Connecticut General Assemblys Office of Legislative Research (OLR) seeks qualified current graduate school students to help its staff conduct nonpartisan policy and legal research for the 2026 legislative session which runs from February 4 2026 to May 6 2026. You must be a current graduate student. Examples of Duties
Selected candidates will perform timely research for legislators proposing new laws and policies during the legislative session. Seasoned OLR analysts who are either attorneys or hold other graduate degrees will provide the fellows with training and review all draft research reports and other work products. Finished reports will be delivered to legislators and published on the OLR website. Fellows published work provides a great source of writing samples for future professional use. OLR fellows have gone on to employment in all three branches of Connecticut state government with federal agencies and in private law practice or industry. Typical Qualifications
Candidates for the fellowship should possess excellent writing and analytical skills and by the start of the fellowship must have completed at least one semester of course work in a graduate degree program in public administration government law public policy political science criminal justice or a related field. Supplemental Information
Please submit your cover letter and resume to be considered. Selected students will be required to work 15 to 20 hours per week. The fellowship is paid and participants may also earn credit from their college or university.
Graduate Fellowship Program Testimonials
This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for grad students to enhance their research and writing skills while also getting a first-hand look at the legislative process.-- Evan FoleyQuinnipiac University School of Law 2023
I had a great experience as an OLR Fellow. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the legislative process and the topics that are important to people in Connecticut. You will conduct a lot of independent research and may even become an expert on topics you never considered before. The people in OLR are some of the kindest I have ever met and I felt valued and supported throughout my experience. I am so appreciative of everything I learned and feel very lucky to have had such great mentors.-- Ellen RobertsUConn Law 2022As a graduate fellow in the Office of Legislative Research I had the opportunity to see the policy-making process in Connecticut up close and take the lead role on a number of projects. I ended the fellowship knowing I had a firm grasp on the legislative process and that I had gained useful research and writing skills. I would highly recommend the fellowship to anyone interested in law public policy or current events.-- Andrew BolgerUConn Public Policy 2018As a Graduate Fellow in OLR I worked alongside dedicated and supportive nonpartisan staff to produce objective legal research and policy analysis for state legislators. The hands-on experience as a Fellow made me a better researcher and writer and provided me with multiple writing samples for my professional portfolio. The work is challenging and rewarding and is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain valuable experience outside the classroom.
--Elliot Bogue
Central Connecticut State University 2025
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
