KIP Summer 2026 Research Intern Paragon Health Institute
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Koch Internship Program(KIP) is a paid 12-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the United States tackling some of our nations most pressing challenges. Eligible candidates will be geographically located within the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S. through the duration of the program.
Throughout your internship you will gain meaningful professional experience at a partner organization and participate in professional development built around a 2-day in-person summit hosted by Stand Together Fellowships at Stand Togethers Headquarters in Arlington Virginia supported by virtual programming that takes place every other Thursday between 1- 3:30 pm ET. Interns will receive either a $7500 or $5500 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week).
The programming provided by Stand Together Fellowships focuses on three objectives:
1. understanding the foundational principles of a free society such as individual liberty limited government free markets and the rule of law;
2. learning the Stand Together communitys vision for change and how a principled approach to problem solving can help address societys biggest challenges; and
3. presenting opportunities and pathways to build a career that advances liberty and free society.
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!
Please note that all Koch Internship Program interns MUST be available every Thursday from 1-4:00 PM ET for virtual professional development training AND the in-person summit at Stand Togethers Headquarters in Arlington VA June 3-4.
Tasks as Assigned
Complete tasks as assigned which may include but not limited to the following:
o Social media and website posts
o Basic research and writing
o Infographic creation
o Other tasks as assigned
Support ongoing work and research at Paragon
o Note taking of health policy hearings events and news monitoring
Research Assistance
Assist Paragon Health Institute staff with research and policy development.
Compile and organize relevant data from diverse sources including government reports academic studies and policy documents.
o Ensure accuracy and completeness.
Support the design and implementation of research projects by assisting with data collection analysis and reporting.
Research Project
Intern is asked to complete author and publish a short research paper with Paragon Health Institute on a topic of the interns interest which is approved by Paragon staff.
Intern will work closely with Paragon Staff to draft review and analyze the research project.
Intern will be expected to complete work on the research project on Fridays (Paragons remote workdays).
Strong preference for full time would be open to part time for the right candidate.
Qualifications:
- Entrepreneurial self-starter with high initiative and intellectual curiosity eager to explore complex policy issues and contribute to a fast-paced think tank environment.
- Strong interest in health policy with a demonstrated desire to learn about and engage with topics such as Medicare Medicaid the ACA and health care financing in a freemarket oriented lens.
- Excellent research and communication skills capable of conducting original analysis synthesizing information quickly and clearly summarizing key takeaways from policy events and hearings.
- Adaptable and detail-oriented comfortable juggling a wide range of tasksfrom note-taking at Congressional briefings to drafting memos and assisting with data analysis.
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 participantsand applicantswith honesty dignity respectand welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolorracereligionreligious creedsexgenderor gender identitygender expressionsexual 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 andveteran statusgenetic informationmaritalor familialstatus political affiliationor any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems.
