INResidence Intern (Policy Intelligence & Institutional Advisory)

Job Title: INResidence Intern (Policy Intelligence & Institutional Advisory)Organisation: Inflect ConsultingLocation: New Delhi (Remote / Hybrid)Duration: 3 MonthsStart Date: Monday, 6 April 2026Application Deadline: Friday, 20 March 2026About InflectInflect is a policy intelligence and systems-diagnostics firm working at the intersection of public policy, regulatory foresight, and institutional reform. We partner with governments, multilaterals, and private-sector stakeholders to diagnose systemic delivery failures, map policy architecture, and design implementation-ready interventions across sectors, including climate resilience, public health, fiscal systems, digital governance, land administration, EV policy, and social protection.Our work is deeply research-driven, politically informed, and implementation-focused. We are building a team that combines analytical rigour with strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate complex policy insight into actionable partnerships.About INResidenceINResidence is Inflect’s structured, cohort-based internship programme designed to identify and develop exceptional early-career talent in policy intelligence, applied research, and institutional advisory work.We admit two interns per three-month cohort, ensuring close mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and deep integration into live workstreams. INResidence is a paid professional engagement, not an observational internship.Interns are embedded within Inflect’s teams across research, data, strategy, and business development, depending on their strengths and interests.Who We Are Looking ForWe are seeking individuals with an undergraduate degree in fields closely aligned with Inflect’s work, including:EconomicsLawPolitics or Political EconomyDevelopment StudiesSociologyAnthropologyPsychologyOr related disciplinesApplicants must have received a First Class degree or equivalent academic distinction.We are particularly interested in candidates whose academic interests and prior work intersect with Inflect’s thematic areas, including:Climate and environmental riskGender and social protectionPublic healthLand governanceAgriculture and water resourcesArtificial intelligence and technology governancePublic financeElectric vehicles and industrial policyRegulatory systems and state capacityWe are looking for individuals who are intellectually rigorous, focused, analytically strong, and capable of working independently within a high-expectation environment.What You Will Work OnINResidence interns are fully integrated into live projects. Depending on strengths and organisational needs, work may include:Policy research and analytical supportData cleaning, structuring, and analytical preparationBusiness development and institutional strategy inputsWriting and synthesis of complex materialProject-based support across Inflect’s verticalsInterns are treated as emerging practitioners and are expected to contribute meaningfully to real outputs.DeliverablesEach intern will complete a substantive deliverable during their term. This may take the form of:A long-form analytical paperA structured research briefA technical or data-oriented outputA strategy or policy noteThe final deliverable will be mutually decided between the intern and the relevant team, based on the intern’s area of interest, strengths, and exposure during the programme. The emphasis is on depth, analytical integrity, and professional-quality work.Application RequirementsApplicants must submit:A current CVA strong piece of academic coursework or a published article in the field they are interested in pursuing at Inflect(Optional but encouraged) A short note outlining how their interests align with Inflect’s workApplications are evaluated on intellectual maturity, analytical clarity, evidence of rigorous thinking, and alignment with Inflect’s institutional focus.How to ApplyPlease email your application to: Subject Line: INResidence Internship Application Deadline: Friday, 20 March 2026Start Date: Monday, 6 April 2026

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