CUNY Summer Research Fellow - Remote

Overview

The Vera Institute of Justice and CUNY Graduate Center invite applications for Summer Fellows who will be based in Vera’s New York City office. These $4,000 fellowships will be offered to Graduate Center Ph.D. students from any program with research interests in criminal or immigration justice and the work of the Vera Institute.

In Short

• Collaborate with researchers on specific projects.
• Engage in data collection, analysis, and fieldwork.
• Write reports and engage with stakeholders.
• Work onsite for at least 60 hours in Brooklyn.
• Attend a welcome reception and present work at the end of the summer.
• Fellowship spans 120 hours over the summer of 2025.
• Projects available in various initiatives related to criminal justice.
• Open to Graduate Center Ph.D. students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate personal and academic schedules.
• Application deadline is February 16, 2025.

Requirements

• Graduate Center Ph.D. student.
• Research interests in criminal or immigration justice.
• Strong understanding of quantitative methods preferred.
• Coding skills in R, Stata, or Python preferred.
• Interest in the immigration system in the U.S.
• Experience with mixed methods is a plus.
• Commitment to racial justice and equity.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to learn design and data visualization tools.

Benefits

• $4,000 fellowship stipend.
• Opportunity to work on impactful research projects.
• Gain experience in a national organization focused on justice reform.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate academic commitments.
• Access to resources and support from Vera Institute staff.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to present research findings.
• Engagement with community stakeholders.
• Contribute to meaningful change in the criminal justice system.