Strategy & Research Interns

Team: Strategy & Research (SnR)

Location: Delhi / NCR or Bangalore (Hybrid/On-Site depending on project requirements)

Duration: 36 months (with opportunity for full-time role based on performance)

Type: Internship / Full-time Internship

About Kamakhya Analytics

Kamakhya Analytics is a technology-driven research and consulting organisation helping leaders, parties, and institutions decode Indias political and policy landscape.We bring together survey science, data analytics, and strategic insight to answer complex questions about public opinion, governance, and performance. From ground-level fieldwork to advanced modelling and interpretation, every project is built for clarity, accuracy, and impact. Our teams manage the complete research cycle design, execution, data engineering, and delivery under a single framework of discipline, transparency, and speed. Quality and integrity define our work. We apply rigorous controls in sampling and verification, maintain secure and reproducible data systems, and communicate results that withstand scrutiny.

About The Internship Role

We are looking for highly motivated interns with strong interest in research, data, public policy, governance, or political strategy. Interns will support the SnR team across a wide range of strategic, analytical, and research-oriented tasks, gaining hands-on experience across both political and non-political domains.

High-performing interns may be offered a full-time Analyst role in SnR upon completion.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

1. Assist in designing questionnaires, research tools, and discussion guides.
2. Support data cleaning, validation, and basic quantitative/qualitative analysis.
3. Conduct secondary research, literature reviews, and background briefs.
4. Experience in social, political, policy, governance, or citizen-centric research is an advantage.

Insights & Reporting

1. Support preparation of presentation decks, insight reports, and visual narratives.
2. Assist in synthesizing field insights, quantitative findings, and qualitative themes.
3. Participate in internal insight discussions and brainstorming sessions.

Planning & Coordination

1. Help structure research plans, sampling outlines, and project documentation.
2. Coordinate with operations teams for updates on fieldwork and data quality.
3. Track project timelines and maintain workflow documentation.

Business Development Support

1. Contribute to pitch decks, proposals, and case studies for prospective clients.
2. Gather background insights on political, policy, or sectoral landscapes.
3. Assist in designing visually compelling client-facing materials.

Generalist Responsibilities

1. Provide support across any SnR tasks including data work, content work, coordination, planning, or research support.
2. Work closely with the SnR Head and Managers for end-to-end exposure.

Why Join Us

Skills & Interests

1. Strong interest in research, politics, governance, public policy, or social sector issues.
2. Analytical thinking and willingness to learn new research methodologies.
3. Good written and verbal communication skills.
4. Basic proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides.
5. Proficiency in English, Hindi, and at least one additional Indian language to support multi-state research and field coordination.
6. A proactive, ownership-driven approach with the ability to multitask.

Education

Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors/Masters degree in: Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Management, Data Science, or any research-oriented discipline.

How to Apply

If you're a working professional looking for a high-impact challenge, interested in joining a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively, and get things done, drop in an email at