Research Volunteer

About Project AWARE Project AWARE advances Awareness, Readiness & Ethics in AI considering the unchecked rapid AI adoption that we have seen. We’re launching a pan-India study on how rapid AI adoption is shaping the future of work (FoW) and social mobility, short-term shifts and long-term outcomes across regions and communities. What you’ll do Run literature scans and prepare concise evidence memos. Help design surveys/interview guides; support data collection (remote). Analyse findings (basic quant/qual) and draft policy briefs & research notes. Map sectoral use-cases (law, education, health, gig work, public services, etc.). Uphold research ethics (consent, privacy) and maintain tidy documentation.You have Background/interest in public policy, economics, sociology, law, education, AI & society (students and early professionals welcome). Strong writing and synthesis; comfort with Google Docs/Sheets. Bonus: R/Python or STATA; fieldwork experience; proficiency in an Indian language in addition to English. Curiosity about equity—perspectives from marginalized communities are especially valued.What you get Certificate of Contribution (LoR possible based on output). Named credit; authorship on select outputs that meet contribution thresholds. Mentorship, weekly check-ins, and access to our research templates/toolkits.Important This is a volunteer, unpaid role with a flexible schedule. Apply (rolling):Questions: (Subject: “Volunteer Researcher – Project AWARE”) *We encourage applications from women, Dalit/Adivasi communities, LGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and first-gen scholars.*

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