Research Intern

Company: Dipendra Kandel Initiative ‘DKI’

🏢 Organization: Dipendra Kandel Initiative (DKI)
🌍 Location: Global (Remote)
⏳ Duration: Flexible
🤝 Engagement Type: Voluntary / Internship
📌 About the Opportunity
DKI is inviting motivated and research-oriented individuals to join as Research Interns – Grant Writing &
Proposal Development.
This role supports two global initiatives:
🌍 Global Knowledge Resource Distribution to Government Institutions Worldwide
🗳️ International Election Observation
The internship focuses on grant research, donor intelligence, and proposal development to support funding mobilization for these international programs. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global grant writing, donor engagement, and development research while contributing to governance, education, and democratic processes worldwide.
👥 Who Should Apply
We welcome applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, including:
🎓 Master’s degree students or recent graduates (preferred) in:
📚 Development Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy
📊 Public Administration, Governance, Political Economy, Sociology
💼 Economics, Business Administration, Management
⚖️ Law, Human Rights, Constitutional Studies
✍️ English, Communication, Journalism, Media, or Professional Writing
📈 Research, Data Analysis, Statistics, or related analytical fields
✔ Strong interest in grant writing, donor research, and international development
✔ Strong academic writing, research, and analytical skills
✔ Ability to interpret policy, governance, and development documents
✔ Ability to work independently in a remote environment
✔ Comfortable working with international research and funding materials
📋 Key Responsibilities
As a Research Intern, you will:
🔎 Identify funding opportunities from global donors, foundations, and governments
📊 Conduct donor mapping and funding intelligence research
📝 Assist in drafting grant proposals, concept notes, and funding applications
📑 Support development of project narratives, objectives, and documentation
📚 Conduct background research for election observation and knowledge distribution programs
📂 Maintain grant tracking and opportunity databases
🎁 What You Will Gain
🌍 Practical experience in international grant writing and proposal development
📚 Exposure to global donor funding systems and development programs
🧠 Mentorship in research, writing, and fundraising strategy
📜 Internship certificate upon successful completion
📨 How to Apply
📧 Send your CV and a brief statement of interest to: secretariat@dk-initiative.org
💡 Important Note
This is a voluntary internship opportunity designed for learning, research exposure, and professional development in grant writing and international proposal development. 📌 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
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