Full time (40 hours per Week) / Part time (20 hours per Week)

Program Description: The intern will work across multiple projects under the TRPU, with tasks designed to provide exposure to policy research, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Specific Responsibilities: The intern will be expected to work across various project workflows and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and coordinated execution of tasks. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Research & Policy Support: Conduct background research on best practices, policies, and technologies for reducing vehicular pollution. Prepare literature reviews and monitor ongoing regulatory changes and policy discussions on vehicular emissions in India.
• Communication and Knowledge: Dissemination Assist in preparing communication materials, policy briefs, reports, and presentations for various stakeholders. Support the team in organizing workshops, policy dialogues, and dissemination events to share research findings.
• Project and Field Support: Help plan and execute field studies, coordinating with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and research partners. Provide administrative support for project implementation, including documentation, scheduling, and coordination of activities.

Deliverables: Documentation to be prepared as per project requirements, with weekly project updates submission.

Expected Timeframes: Weekly project updates and Monthly work reports

Intellectual Property Rights: All items produced from this project will be owned by the University of Chicago Trust.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Pursuing or having completed an undergraduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Development, Management, Environmental Studies, Transportation, Engineering, or related fields.
• Interest in evidence-based policymaking, environmental sustainability, and transport-sector challenges in India.
• Strong motivation to contribute to social impact and improve air quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or similar tools for creating visually compelling and quality outputs (preferred).
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python, Stata, or R for research and quantitative analysis (preferred).

This intern role will be 3- or 6-months duration, without benefits. Renewal of the contract is subject to the availability of funds. Apply before September 1, 2025, 3:00PM.

About the Trust

The University of Chicago Trust (the Trust) is a charitable trust in India, established in 2008 by alumnus of The University of Chicago. The objectives of the UChicago Trust are to provide opportunities for grants to support educational programs, research programs and activities for the betterment of India.