Are you a Rutgers undergraduate student interested in exploring how technologies like social media and AI shape society and politics? Consider joining the Technology and Democracy Research Hub Spring 2027 paid internship cohort, open to undergraduate students from all majors. No political science or technical background required, but we encourage students with prior experience conducting research and with interest in technology policy to apply. Students will work on research projects alongside Rutgers Democracy Lab staff and partners on technology policy, political behavior, civic engagement, and other topics related to democracy. In addition to research, interns will publish blog posts and social media videos to distill insights and reflect on their engagement with the Lab. 

Note: this opportunity is open to undergraduates enrolled at Rutgers–New Brunswick (enrollment for Spring 2027 is required), and requires a weekly time commitment of 10-15 hours, including 2-3 hours a week of in-person meetings. Participation in the cohort requires availability for weekly meetings in-person on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Wood Lawn Carriage House (185 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901).

You are encouraged to consult with your individual academic departments to determine whether academic internship or research credit may be available. Please note that internship credit cannot be granted by multiple departments for the same internship experience.

For questions, please contact Atl Castro Asmussen, Program Coordinator, Technology and Democracy Research Hub, at atl.castroasmussen@rutgers.edu.