ASPCA Internship in Applied Animal Welfare Research

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Housed within the Department of Strategy & Research, the ASPCA’s Research Team conducts program evaluation and original research to guide organizational strategy and drive progress in the animal welfare field using high-quality science. Click here to learn more about some of the research conducted at the ASPCA.

Internship Program

The Research Team seeks dedicated, highly motivated and passionate interns in Applied Animal Welfare Research to develop knowledge and skills in leveraging data to create impact for animals under the direct supervision of staff in the department. Interns will become familiar with the role of research and program evaluation in guiding organizational decision-making and driving action in the animal welfare field. Topics of ASPCA research include equine welfare, farm animal welfare, increasing access to veterinary care, animal sheltering, animal behavior, community cats, animal cruelty, animal-related disaster preparedness and response, animals in public policy and promoting community engagement in animal welfare.

Intern opportunities may include, but shall not be limited to:

  • Assisting with research planning, research design, data collection, statistical analysis and writing manuscripts
  • Developing a research project of the intern's own choosing, subject to ASPCA approval
  • Learning and practicing project management skills
  • Developing field-facing and public-facing research communications plans
  • Participating in webinars, conferences and other opportunities for sharing of research findings
  • Attending internal strategy and staff meetings, including research meetings with collaborating programmatic departments
  • Assisting with miscellaneous tasks and projects as needed

 
To Apply

Applications are accepted on the schedule outlined under Deadlines above.

Click here and search for “Internship in Applied Animal Welfare Research”. If we are currently accepting applications, a position will be available. If not, please check back.

Questions? Email us at ASPCAResearch@aspca.org

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