Research Intern
Company Description
Policyhood is a public policy think tank and consulting organization dedicated to helping businesses, governments, MSMEs, and social sector stakeholders achieve sustainable impact. By specializing in ESG & CSR, carbon credits consulting, monitoring & evaluation, and public policy research, we support alignment with global sustainability frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Utilizing Generative AI, we deliver actionable, data-driven insights, impact measurement, and innovative policy solutions. Our core focus areas include sustainability strategy, impact measurement, public policy analysis, and carbon credit advisory, playing a critical role in fostering smarter decision-making and advancing sustainability initiatives.
Role Description
As a Research Intern at PolicyHood, you will support research on climate policy, ESG, and carbon markets, contributing to policy briefs, reports, and data-driven insights. This is a 3-month, full-time remote role (40 hours/week, 5 days/week) requiring strong analytical and writing skills, with a focus on India’s evolving climate and sustainability landscape. Candidates who can read and write Telugu are strongly preferred.
What You’ll Do
Conduct in-depth research on public policy, ESG frameworks, and carbon markets
Support development of policy briefs, reports, and white papers
Assist in data collection, cleaning, and analysis (qualitative & quantitative)
Track regulatory developments and synthesize insights into actionable outputs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on consulting and research projects
Contribute to AI-assisted research and knowledge-building initiatives
Who We’re Looking For
Students or recent graduates in Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political Science, or related fields
Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
Familiarity with ESG, sustainability, or public policy (preferred)
Experience with tools like Excel, R, Python, or data visualization tools is a plus
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in real-world policy research and ESG consulting
Exposure to India’s evolving regulatory and sustainability landscape
Opportunity to work on AI-driven research and impact measurement
Mentorship from professionals in policy, sustainability, and analytics