Summer 2026 - Research Intern, Incarceration & Inequality Project
Vera Institute of Justice(1 month ago)
About this role
A full-time graduate-level intern position on the Vera Institute’s Incarceration and Inequality Project supporting research that examines how mass incarceration affects communities and racial disparities in income and wealth. The role offers mentorship within a multidisciplinary team and contributes to policy-focused outputs such as research briefs, publications, and data visualization products. This is an opportunity to gain experience at the intersection of criminal legal system research, economic mobility, and racial equity.
Required Skills
- Quantitative Analysis
- Data Management
- Literature Review
- Economic Data
- Data Merging
- Descriptive Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Memo Writing
- Research Design
- Presentation Skills
+2 more
Qualifications
- Enrolled in Graduate School in Economics, Sociology, Criminology, Demography, or Public Policy
About Vera Institute of Justice
vera.orgVera Institute of Justice is an independent, nonpartisan research and policy organization that partners with government and civic leaders to build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities. Vera conducts rigorous research, provides technical assistance, pilots and scales policy reforms, and advocates for data-driven alternatives to unnecessary incarceration. Its work spans policing, courts, prisons, reentry, and immigration detention with a focus on equity, reducing racial disparities, and practical solutions that can be implemented at local, state, and national levels.
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