Research Intern

About us:

Ibis Reproductive Health is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to drive change

through bold, rigorous research and principled partnerships that advance sexual and reproductive

autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. We believe that research can catalyze change when the

entire research process is viewed as an opportunity to shift power, is undertaken in partnership with

the communities most affected, and includes focus on how data can be most effectively used to

make change. We focus on increasing access to quality abortion care, transforming access to

abortion and contraception through technology and service innovations, and expanding

comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services. Our offices are in

Cambridge, MA; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Oakland, CA, with several staff working remotely.

Internship description:

We seek 2-3 interns with a strong commitment to the advancement of sexual and reproductive

health, rights, and justice and the ability to provide research support on Ibis projects. Intern

positions are meant to offer exposure and skills-building opportunities to early career researchers

and would be most appropriate for undergraduate, masters-level students, or people with entry-level

work experience (no degree required; this internship is not designed for PhD-level researchers).

Applicants should be comfortable working on abortion, supporting multiple projects simultaneously,

interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, and they should have experience with and/or

interest in sexual and reproductive health research and advocacy. This is a remote position based

within the United States. If you are located near the Cambridge, MA or Oakland, CA offices, there

may be opportunities to visit the office.

Desired qualifications and skills

Even if you don't feel that you meet every desired qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Overarching skills:

• Attention to detail and time management
• Collaborative and self-directed workstyle
• Interest/experience working with diverse communities and populations (ex. BIPOC, LGBTQIA, etc.)

For research-focused interns:

• Interest and/or experience with qualitative coding and analysis and relevant software (Dedoose, MAXQDA, etc.)
• Interest and/or experience working in quantitative studies, such as tracking and analyzing survey or health records data; data management skills, basic familiarity with Stata or R a plus

Internship timeline and format:

These positions are expected to begin in late May or early June. Intern positions will require a time commitment of approximately 20-30 hours a week for 10-12 weeks; however, this may be flexible depending on the candidate’s availability and project needs. Interns will receive a modest stipend (minimum of $4,000 for 10 weeks), though the exact amount may increase dependent on funding availability. There may be an opportunity to extend the length of the internship, but this is similarly dependent on funding. We welcome applications from students receiving work study or practicum/school credit. This position is based in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor work visas at this time.

To apply:

Please complete the general questions and the relevant position-specific questions in the application and upload your curriculum vitae or resume. No cover letters or phone calls please. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to contact those who are being screened and interviewed for the position. Ibis seeks to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace; we encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, first-generation college graduates, and people from other underrepresented communities. As part of the questions below, we request recruitment and demographic data to help us track our success at reaching a diverse pool of candidates. Ibis is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Your responses to the recruitment and demographic questions are voluntary and will not impact your consideration for this job. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on candidates’ ability to meet the skills outlined in the job announcement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of April 3rd, 2026. The application process consists of the application below and, if selected, one 30-minute interview with 1-2 members of the Ibis hiring team.