The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Throughout your internship with a partner organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you. Interns will receive either a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week).
The Acton Institute Research Department boasts a team of world-renowned scholars who publish important books and write for leading journals, magazines, and digital outlets. Focusing on research that advances a moral argument for free enterprise, Acton’s research fellows also speak at events around the globe and frequently appear on the podcasts, Acton Unwind and Acton Line. Emerging Leaders on Acton’s research team hone their writing and editing skills while conducting qualitative research as part of their robust academic experience. As an Emerging Leader for the Research Department, you will play a key role in supporting Acton’s scholarly mission. Topic areas for researchers in summer 2024 will include poverty and the family, poverty-focused non-profits, Orthodox social thought, history of economics, American founders, and conservative and classical liberal thought in Brazil.
In addition to their roles in their departments, interns will participate in 20+ graduate style seminars with affiliate and guest scholars. Past scholars have included Rev. Robert Sirico, Dr. Anne Bradley, Dr. George Nash, and Dr. Anthony Bradley. We desire for all Emerging Leaders Program participants to leave their time with us better equipped to make a moral defense for free enterprise. Through these seminars, participants develop a robust understanding of the Acton Institute's mission and vision.
All program participants also attend
Acton University, our flagship conference, which brings together over 800 leaders from 80+ countries every year. Emerging Leaders are able to attend lectures and network with more than 60 lecturers from around the world.
This is not your typical internship program. We strive to provide participants with a rich educational formation and to engage them in substantive projects. Past Emerging Leaders have written for our magazine,
Religion & Liberty, provided research and guidance on publications, assisted programs with impact measurement and strategy, managed events, and developed new systems and processes.
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
