ASPCA Internship in Applied Animal Welfare Research
Housed within the Department of Strategy & Research, the ASPCA’s Research and Impact Measurement Teams conduct 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 and Impact Measurement Teams seek 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. ASPCA research broadly includes topics related to access to veterinary care, animal sheltering and behavior and animal cruelty.
Intern opportunities may include, but shall not be limited to:
- Assisting with program evaluation or research planning and design, literature review, 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 meetings, including Strategy & Research Department 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.
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Questions? Email us at ASPCAResearch@aspca.org
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