INTERNSHIPS for Summer 2008 are filled.

RFA is the place to get qualitative research experience and training and to develop writing and communication skills - turning research into action. Please send inquiries to info@researchforaction.org. Please include a resume with your email.

WORK STUDY POSITIONS for Fall 2008 have been listed at the University of Pennsylvania: research assistant and graduate assistant.

INTERNSHIPS for FALL 2008 are reserved for College Seniors and for Graduate Students - plan to spend up to 2 days/week to have a meaningful experience. The topics for these internships are listed below:

Charter Schools - how do charter schools fit into the public education mix? If charter schools are your area of interest, help RFA develop research questions and review existing research.

High School Choice - is choice increasing in Philadelphia? Do more students have more options? If high school choice is your area of interest, help us investigate it first hand.

Communicating for Social Change - how do you get research into the hands of those who will use it? Help RFA turn research into action! This intern will learn to support the work of the researchers in sharing their findings and in making the public aware of their research.

Librarian - help RFA catalogue the many publications used in their research.

FULL TIME RESEARCH POSITIONS - none currently available, however ...

Research for Action welcomes inquiries from those seeking employment opportunities in research and evaluation. RFA staff members are organized into research teams that draw on the diverse backgrounds and knowledge of team members. The collaborative approach offers all staff opportunities to learn from each other. RFA is looking for people who want to grow with the organization. There are opportunities for input into the future of the organization.

Research for Action is an equal opportunity employer. Please send inquiries to info@researchforaction.org. Please include a resume with your email.