Summer 2027 Climate & Health Intern

About the Role

NRDC is seeking a graduate intern to support ongoing projects and priorities within its Science Office, focusing on Clean Air initiatives. The intern will report into the Director, Applied Research Initiatives.

This role offers hands-on experience in research and policy analysis, contributing to discrete projects. The work will involve:

• Conducting air pollution epidemiology literature reviews.
• Identifying relevant public health studies and synthesizing evidence.
• Executing analyses of federal outdoor air monitoring data.
• Analyzing air quality-related health and economic costs.
• Drafting written deliverables, including scientific manuscripts and technical comments.
• Supporting the organization, documentation, and management of federal and academic scientific resources.
• Strengthening the integration of health, economic, and environmental data across federal Clean Air Act projects.

Location & Schedule

• This intern can be based out of NRDC's Chicago or Washington, DC offices.
• Commitment: 35 hours/week.
• Duration: 10-weeks.
• Expected onsite presence: 3 days/week.
• Available sessions:
• Summer Session 2: Monday June 7, 2027 – Friday August 13, 2027
• Summer Session 3: Monday June 21, 2027 – Friday August 27, 2027

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management and/or problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Research and/or data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

Stipend

• This is a paid internship with a stipend of $10,000.00, paid bi-weekly.

How To Apply

• Apply via the link on NRDC's Careers Page.
• Include:
• A resume.
• A cover letter highlighting your interest in working at NRDC and which summer session(s) you can join.
• Application reviews begin the week of October 26 and will be on a rolling basis.
• For technical issues, contact intern-request@nrdc.org.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided.