Resources for the Future · 3 weeks ago
2026 Summer Research Internship: Analysis of Fossil Fuel Community Support Programs
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $26/hr
Start in 2026 SummerResources for the Future (RFF) is a policy-oriented research organization dedicated to improving environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions. They are seeking a highly motivated summer research intern to analyze government programs that support fossil fuel communities, contributing to impactful research that aids in the transition to a net-zero emissions economy.
ConsultingEnergyEnergy ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingGovernmentNatural ResourcesNon ProfitProfessional ServicesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Provide technical support that allows for the production of compelling and impactful research under the direction of RFF Fellows
Contribute to an analysis of state and local government programs that support the economies of fossil fuel communities in the U.S
Review, categorize, and analyze existing state and local government programs
Qualification
Required
Priority is given to candidates enrolled in an undergraduate or Master's program that is relevant to RFF's research and mission
Clear interest in policies that support fossil fuels communities in the U.S
Strong analytical and writing skills
Experience or coursework related to policy analysis
Preferred
Experience or coursework in data visualization
Company
Resources for the Future
RFF improves environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.
Founded in 1952
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.52M2020-01-01Grant· $1M
2017-01-01Grant· $1.35M
2011-01-01Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Richard Newell
President and CEO
Asia Woods
Executive Assistant to President & CEO
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