Global Health R&D Advocacy Intern at Research!America

Summary

Research!America is the nation's largest non-profit public education and advocacy alliance working to make research to improve health a higher national priority through education, advocacy and public policy activities. Within this framework, this position focuses on strengthening advocacy for an increased investment in U.S.-funded global health R&D, therefore the organization has a unique domestic focus on funding needs rather than health delivery. For more information on Research!America, visit www.researchamerica.org.

We are located in Old Town Alexandria, VA, a 10 minute walk from the King Street Metro stop. This is a paid, four-month, full-time internship with a possibility of an extension. The person in this position would start as soon as possible. Candidates must be available 40 hours per week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Internship Description

The intern will report to the Director, Global Health R&D and work closely with the two Program Managers responsible for the organization’s programmatic advocacy efforts for global health R&D. These efforts largely support a strategy designed to build targeted congressional support for U.S.-funded global health R&D.

Responsibilities include:
• Performing background research with an emphasis on the economic impact of global health R&D activities in specific states and congressional districts;
• Gathering and synthesizing data (including but not exclusively economic impact) on the global health R&D aspects of the federal health agencies;
• Assisting in the fact-checking and development of online and print advocacy materials and publications, including fact sheets, newsletter articles, blogs and website content;
• Scheduling, planning and tracking policymaker meetings;
• Conducting, analyzing and summarizing background meeting materials and information as requested;
• Tracking relevant policy issues, including budget and appropriations, legislation and hearings related to U.S. investment in global health R&D;
• Complete and present to the full staff a self-directed project on an advocacy-related global health R&D policy topic relevant to U.S. concerns, and
• Administrative and project coordination support as needed.

Eligibility
Graduate students or recent graduates (undergraduate or graduate school) with a science, public health, political science, public policy or related degree (or degree goal) who seek science or public health policy experience are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should present a strong academic background with excellent oral and written communication skills. A passion for public and global health research as well as a strong desire to study federal policy structures that impact funding and regulation are essential. Candidates must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite software.

Compensation
Research!America offers a competitive stipend and paid parking or a transportation subsidy (Metro).

To Apply 

E-mail resume and cover letter to jchow@researchamerica.org, indicating your interest in advocacy for a strong U.S. investment in global health research, why you should be selected for this internship and your academic status. Please include three (3) references with complete contact information (full name, title, affiliation, e-mail address and direct phone number) and one writing sample related to global health, global health R&D, public health research or health policy.