Call for Interns: The Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, Ashoka University

The Centre for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC), Ashoka University- CSBC was founded by and is part of Ashoka University, India’s leading liberal arts university, and is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge and underscoring behavioural science’s role in building public policies that directly impact society.

We seek to establish a globally reputed Indian institution, driving behavioural change measures for people and communities in need. We advance the science and practice of behaviour change, harnessing cross-disciplinary expertise to improve outcomes in health, nutrition, gender, education, water and financial inclusion through a mix of behavioural change programmes, foundational research and capability building.

  • Duration: 6 weeks – April 22 to May 31, 2024, can be extended based on mutual agreement
  • Location and Days of Work: Applicants should be authorised to work in India. The Intern can work remotely
  • Compensation: Rs 10,000 per month as per Ashoka guidelines
  • Closing Date: 15 April 2024

The Intern will be working with the Experiments and Evaluation team to support the dissemination of results from empirical evaluations. The role would involve reviewing literature to gather behavioural and methodological insights, writing, editing and proofreading material for dissemination of research findings.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Intern would be responsible for supporting dissemination efforts of the findings through the preparation of reports/ presentations/ papers/ articles, etc. This will include, but will not be limited to:

  • preparing an academic draft for publication.
  • writing, editing and proofreading a report.
  • preparing project results decks.

Skills and Qualifications Required

  • Pursuing or completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, psychology, sociology, public policy or related fields
  • Ability or interest in conducting qualitative and quantitative research
  • Familiarity with R, LaTeX
  • Ability to manage and respond to varied tasks in a quick and efficient manner
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Fluency in English

How to Apply

Send your application to ca***********@as****.in

Your application must include:

  • The name of the position you are applying for (in the subject line).
  • A one-page Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience and a one-page CV. Please combine both documents into one PDF attachment.

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