The Education Policy Institute is an independent, impartial and evidence-based research institute that aims to promote high quality education outcomes for all children and young people, regardless of social background.
Each year we recruit at least one summer research intern. The intern works alongside our experts in education and mental health analysis, policy and evidence and gains experience in producing high-quality research and analysis.
This year we are recruiting one summer research intern. We welcome applicants studying on degree courses containing a quantitative element, with an interest in applying their knowledge and skills to researching and evaluating public policy.
As part of our talented and passionate team you will:
- Contribute to at least one of our forthcoming reports on either education or mental health through research and data analysis, as well as report writing.
- Conduct a short piece of analysis in your chosen area of education or mental health policy.
- Provide support to EPI’s role as an independent and expert commentator on education.
- Attend meetings with our partners to discuss collaborations, policy challenges and new ideas to improve standards in education and/or young people’s mental health.
- Contribute new and thoughtful ideas to our research programme and priorities.
- Learn about the operation and running of a research institute, including how it engages with government, parliamentarians, the media and wider public.
Successful applicants typically have:
- Some experience of data analysis (in Excel at a minimum, and ideally using programming languages such as R or Python or specialist software such as SPSS or Stata). Your experience in this area does not need to be extensive but you should have an interest in taking it further.
- Good written communication skills.
- An interest in education, youth mental health or broader public policy.
Our offices are based in central London, five minutes from Victoria station. We have a hybrid working environment and interns will be expected to be in the office at least three days per week. We expect internships to last 6–12 full-time weeks between July and September. The exact dates will be agreed with successful candidates.
Please note that we are only able to consider applicants who have a right to work in the UK as we are unfortunately unable to sponsor applicants at this time.
This role pays the London Living Wage (£13.85 p/h). To apply, please complete the following application form: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/3DYRUP/
Candidates who perform exceptionally during their internship placement at EPI may be offered a permanent role as a researcher upon completion of their undergraduate course.
The Education Policy Institute recognises and wants to meet fully the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010, building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce, and encouraging equality and diversity. We need your help and co-operation to do this, by filling out a short questionnaire at the end of the job application form. This questionnaire is entirely voluntary. Any information you do provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. Only those monitoring job advertising and staff movement will have access to the data. Staff involved in sifting and interviewing for the post will not see your questionnaire. Our privacy policy can be found here: https://epi.org.uk/privacy-policy/
Please contact info@epi.org.uk or call 020 7340 1160 if you have any queries. Applications close at Midnight on Sunday 8th June. Interviews will take place week commencing 16th June – in person is preferred but online interviews can be arranged if necessary. If you are shortlisted for an interview you will be required to undertake a short data exercise on the day of the interview.