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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation · 1 month ago

Research Intern

Kansas City, MO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Winter

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private, nonpartisan foundation dedicated to improving education and boosting entrepreneurship. The Research Intern will provide entry-level research support, engage in various work assignments, and gain necessary knowledge and skills in a professional research role.

EducationFinanceSocial Entrepreneurship

Responsibilities

Provides entry-level research support, under the supervision of professional staff, as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the Foundation

Conducts literature reviews and desk research to synthesize secondary sources, historical trends, and existing documentation on topics related to equitable economic mobility

Produces written research outputs including research memos, annotated bibliographies, and synthesis documents that support future original research initiatives

Undertakes and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise aligned with the Foundation’s needs

Participates in the planning and implementation of Foundation projects and initiatives on the Foundation’s Research team

Interacts directly with colleagues and/or other internal or external associates to plan and complete day-to-day work assignments

Participates in an Internship Service activity

Presents an Internship Capstone project

Participates in other professional development activities

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Research skillsLiterature reviewWritten communicationProfessional developmentTeam collaboration

Required

Pursuit of a degree involving research, evaluation, assessment, or conducting, designing, or managing social science research or evaluations is preferred but not required