Opportunities for Students
Student internship opportunities at HOPE
The HOPE framework translates new knowledge about human development into an equity-focused framework for service delivery. HOPE-transformed organizations begin by identifying, honoring, and promoting the key positive experiences that promote child development and help healing in the face of trauma.
The faculty and staff at the HOPE National Resource Center are committed to both undergraduate and graduate education. We have the capacity to host students during the fall, spring, and summer terms. We offer a wide variety of opportunities for students including quantitative and qualitative research projects, evaluation design and implementation as well as updating and creating new HOPE resources and assisting with policy analyses.
The HOPE team wishes to afford equitable access to all students wishing to complete an internship or project with HOPE. Internships can be in-person at the Boston office, virtual, or hybrid. Students working with the HOPE team who are not receiving course credit will receive a stipend as compensation for their time.
Fall 2025 Internships
Thank you for your interest in interning at the HOPE National Resource Center. Fall internship opportunities are for the 2025 Fall Semester. In person, virtual and hybrid options are available. The deadline to apply is August 1st, 2025.
Grant writing
Project Supervisor: Dina Burstein, MD, MPH
Project description: The HOPE team is offering a student internship opportunity focused on supporting the preparation and submission of a federal grant. Interns will assist with tasks such as gathering and organizing required documentation, conducting background research, proofreading proposal narratives, and helping to ensure compliance with submission guidelines. Through this experience, students will gain valuable skills in grant writing and understanding federal funding processes.
Student Designed HOPE Project
Project Supervisor: Dina Burstein, MD, MPH
Project description: Motivated students have the opportunity to design and implement their own project. Projects must directly relate to the HOPE framework and positive childhood experiences. These projects may include qualitative or quantitative research, quality assurance or improvement initiatives, or the development of new materials and content to support the mission of the HOPE National Resource Center. Candidates are required to present their project proposal during an interview prior to being selected for the summer internship. Both hybrid and remote project options are available.