# RAND Summer Associate Program - POLICY Research at RAND

- Company: [RAND](https://rand.org)
- Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://rand.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/Santa-Monica-CA-Greater-Los-Angeles-Area/RAND-Summer-Associate-Program---POLICY-Research_R3660
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/rand-summer-associate-program-policy-research-344013

## Posting

What you'll do:

- Conduct independent research and present findings to the RAND community.
- Collaborate with mentors and network with researchers across various disciplines.
- Participate in internal and external seminars throughout the 12-week program.

What they're looking for:

- Doctoral students with two years of graduate work nearing degree completion.
- Master’s students in technical fields graduating on or after December 2027.
- Proficiency in quantitative or qualitative research methods and relevant software.
- U.S. residency during the summer assignment is mandatory.

Pay and perks:

- Hourly pay rate of $32.00.
- Eligible for overtime compensation.

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