Research Internship – Public Health, Education, and Social Impact Studies in Sylhet, Bangladesh

Description:

Access Bangladesh is offering research internships for three ongoing studies:

1. Snack Choices and Influencing Factors among Primary School Students in Sylhet (Cross-Sectional Study)
2. Maternal, Child, and WASH Health Status among Tea Garden Workers in Lalakhal, Sylhet (Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study)
3. Profiling Educational Exclusion: A Baseline Survey for the ACCESS to LIGHT Urban Slum School Initiative

Responsibilities:

• Assist in field data collection, including surveys, interviews, and observations.
• Support data entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis.
• Conduct literature review and background research.
• Collaborate with the project team to prepare reports and presentations.

Qualifications:

• Students or recent graduates in Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Strong communication skills in English and Bangla.
• Basic knowledge of research methods and ethics.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to social development and community engagement.

Additional Details:

• Location: Sylhet, Bangladesh (fieldwork in schools, tea gardens, and urban slums).
• Duration: Flexible (minimum 1 month).
• Stipend: Unpaid; certificate and recommendation provided upon completion.

Internship Benefits:

• Academic credit available (subject to your institution’s approval).
• Hands-on experience in community-based public health and education research.
• Field exposure in diverse settings (schools, tea gardens, and urban slums).
• Mentorship from experienced public health and social science professionals.
• Certificate of completion and letter of recommendation upon successful completion.

More Details:

• This is a valuable opportunity for aspiring researchers to gain practical experience in data collection, analysis, and community engagement.
• Interns will be part of a multidisciplinary team working on socially impactful projects in underserved communities.
• Flexible working arrangements can be discussed based on intern availability.