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Fall Intern: Economic Policy

Washington, DC · On-site

... research, fact-checking, and editing for articles and ongoing academic research projects on issues related to applied economics and public finance. The intern will also assist with live, in-person ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Research Fact Checking vs Research Assistant?

AspectAssistant Research Fact CheckingResearch Assistant
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; specialized knowledge in fact verificationBachelor's degree typically required; focus on research support
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, publishing, fact-checking agenciesUniversities, research institutions, labs
Employer & IndustryMedia, journalism, publishingAcademia, research organizations
Primary FocusVerifying facts, ensuring accuracy in contentAssisting with data collection, literature review, data analysis

While both roles support research activities, Assistant Research Fact Checkers specialize in verifying information accuracy for media and publishing, whereas Research Assistants focus on supporting broader research tasks in academic or scientific settings.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Research Fact Checking job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.
Fall Intern: Demographics and Political Economy

Fall Intern: Demographics and Political Economy

AEI

Washington, DC • On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview
The American Enterprise Institute seeks an intern who will assist Nicholas Eberstadt, the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy. Dr. Eberstadt focuses on global demographic trends, human capital, and economic development, with a current emphasis on China, Russia, and developing nations. He also researches North Korea, poverty in the United States, foreign aid, global health, and mortality. The intern will do quantitative analysis, background research, fact-checking, and editing for articles and ongoing projects. Experience with Python, R, or Stata and familiarity with Microsoft Excel are required. Professional working capacity in Mandarin is preferred. Candidates who are able to participate in the program on an in-person basis for 25-40 hours per week are encouraged to apply.
About AEI Internships
AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation's leading think tanks.
Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI's internship program runs for 12 weeks and all related programming will take place in-person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates about the program.
The fall program dates are either Tuesday, September 8, to Friday, December 4 or Tuesday, September 15, to Friday, December 11.

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