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KAP 2026-2027 Research AssociateAssistant Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity

Stand Together

Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 45000 - 60000

Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our countrys most pressing challenges in more effective principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools mindsets and community to succeed as social entrepreneursindividuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.

About FREOPP

The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) is a nonprofit think tank that produces policy research and practical implementation strategies designed to expand opportunity for Americans who need it most.

FREOPP advances policy ideas that:

address the needs of individuals with wealth or income below the national median;
have the potential to earn bipartisan support; and
increase individual liberty.

Through rigorous analysis and practical implementation strategies FREOPP develops durable policy solutions across healthcare welfare reform child welfare housing K12 higher education and more that expand opportunity and strengthen individual agency.

Position Summary:

FREOPP seeks a full-time research assistant or associate (depending on experience) to support FREOPPs policy research with a focus on safety net reform workforce development child welfare and housing as well as other opportunity issues.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is eager to become an established policy professional in this space.

The Research Assistant/Associate may work virtually from anywhere in the United States though preference will be given to candidates willing to work from the FREOPPs Washington DC office. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Policy Research.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume with references cover letter demonstrating their interest in and qualifications for the position and FREOPP academic transcripts and a writing sample.

Core Responsibilities:

Research and writing:

Research edit and assist in producing research products related to FREOPPs policy work. Work will include and is not limited to primary and secondary research analyzing public policy producing charts and graphic displays and preparing research memos and background information for meetings and media appearances
Contribute to the production of policy research including providing feedback and edits on the work of our scholars.
Conduct original policy research and grow expertise on issues core to FREOPPs mission.
Assist the Senior Vice President of Policy Research Executive Vice President and President with research projects as needed.
File FOIA requests with different agencies to gather information.
Coordinate small and major long-term research projects.

Administrative Support:

Work internally on outreach for scholars work.
Coordinate events gatherings and projects as needed.
Manage additional administrative responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

Required

04 years of experience in public policy research or a related field such as economics or political science.
A strong commitment to FREOPPs mission
Strong data skills with an ability to work in Excel as well as at least one other platform (R Python or Stata).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort receiving direct feedback and incorporating that feedback quickly.
An ability to identify and complete important work in a timely manner.
Positive collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute where needed.
Creative hardworking and mission-aligned approach.

Preferred

Previous relevant experience as a research assistant supporting scholars.

$45000 - $60000 a year

About Stand Together Fellowships

Learn more aboutStand Together Fellowships.

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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

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