Policy & Research Graduate Student Intern

Main Objectives

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency’s Policy & Research Graduate Student Internship is a paid summer internship for existing graduate students intended to foster the next generation of housing policy leaders, practitioners, and scholars. The summer internship will be 8-10 weeks long, with start and end dates flexible within the months of May – August. During the summer internship, the Graduate Student Intern will work closely with members of the Agency’s Policy & Research Team and contribute to research, quantitative analysis, and policy efforts geared towards increasing the stock of affordable and safe housing for North Carolinians with low incomes.

Throughout the summer, the Graduate Student Intern will gain hands‑on experience in policy analysis and research; participate in networking opportunities that may include program, research, and policy leaders from local and state organizations; gain a strong foundation in affordable housing concepts, policies, and research methods; and contribute to relevant housing research, policy, and planning priorities for the Agency.

• Contribute to policy analysis, program evaluation, and affordable housing research projects through data analysis and qualitative research.
• Articulate findings from research project(s) in appropriate deliverables, such as a written report, visualizations, presentations, blog posts, and/or internal memos.
• Perform other duties as assigned by members of the Policy & Research Team.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year, post‑secondary institution required. Must be enrolled in a graduate program in Planning, Public Policy, Government, Public Administration, or related field. In addition, must be a resident of North Carolina or currently enrolled in a graduate program in North Carolina.

• Ability to be self‑driven and independently motivated
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong commitment to advancing the Agency’s mission of providing safe affordable housing opportunities to enhance the quality of life of North Carolinians
• Demonstrated interest in affordable housing and community development
• Good experience with Microsoft Office programs, GIS/modeling/mapping tools, or statistical computing programs
• Ability to work remotely

Email  with your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, in the order received, through March 9, 2026.