Research Assistant Intern - Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University

​The Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) at Princeton University is offering a 12-month, remote Research Assistant Internship focused on tracking and mitigating political violence in the U.S. Interns will work closely with BDI researchers on a variety of portfolios, gaining hands-on experience in data analysis, open-source monitoring, and community safety. This paid opportunity includes mentorship, professional development, and is open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students based in the U.S. who can commit to 10–15 hours per week from August 2025 to July 2026. Read more about the internship in the post below.

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Organization Name: Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) at Princeton University
Role Title: Research Assistant Intern
Employment Type: 12-month Remote Internship
Compensation: $18.50/hour for undergraduate students; $25/hour for those with a degree
Location: Remote (United States)
Link to Apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAnzI4wN86ULdt_6riI7Cap3LGA-TUAUB3RjTmjkXyc9JD6w/viewform

Position Overview:
The Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) at Princeton University seeks Research Assistant (RA) Interns to support our non-partisan work tracking and mitigating political violence in the United States. This 12-month remote paid internship offers valuable experience working directly with BDI researchers across multiple portfolios including state-level violence mitigation, data coding and analysis, data library management, de-escalation and community safety, and media communications.

RAs will develop skills in open-source monitoring, political violence analysis, data collection, analytical writing, digital security, and remote collaboration while receiving mentorship, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities with mission-aligned organizations. This position is ideal for upper-level undergraduate or graduate students interested in conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, and strengthening democratic resilience in the U.S.

Applicants must be current 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a relevant discipline, able to commit to the full internship period (August 2025-July 2026), located in the U.S., and available 10-15 hours weekly. Applications close May 2, 2025.
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BDI values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.