Description

NOTE: This internship offers two distinct tracks. For the marketing/communications relevant program, see Track II.

Job Title

2026 Summer Fellow (Remote) — Corioli Institute (Two Tracks: Research or Communications)

Employer

Corioli Institute (woman-founded, veteran-led nonprofit; registered charity; 501(c)(3))

Location

Remote (work from anywhere with reliable internet)

Commitment / Dates

• 10 weeks, summer 2026 (start/end aligned to Fellow availability; typically beginning June 2026)
• 35 hours/week expected
• Weekly or bi-weekly virtual meetings with a supervisor/team

Application Deadline

March 15, 2026 — 11:59 pm ET

About the Corioli Institute

The Corioli Institute is a think-and-do tank dedicated to (re)building social cohesion and sustainable futures in communities affected by violence. We work alongside formerly armed actors and the communities receiving them to strengthen shared resources and the local commons—creating conditions for trust to grow and social cohesion to take root.

Role Overview

Summer Fellows contribute to core Institute deliverables through one of two tracks:

Track I — Project Research (Social Cohesion Assessment Toolkit)

Fellows work in small teams (structured like a graduate seminar) to support completion of our Social Cohesion Assessment Toolkit, which operationalizes social cohesion across violence-affected contexts and provides practitioners with a hands-on guide to identify, measure, and adapt interventions accordingly.

Teams work with Corioli Institute original data from three field settings: Latin America, the Arab Region, and Ukraine, focusing on dimensions of:

• Intragroup cohesion
• Intergroup cohesion
• Vertical cohesion (institutions & governance

Workstreams include:

• State of the Field — synthesizing academic + practitioner literature
• International Case Studies — curating empirical examples to illustrate real-world dynamics
• Indicator Development — developing actionable cross-regional assessment indicators based on findings from our data

Track II — Institute Communications

Fellows support the Institute’s public-facing communications through strategic content creation and brand development, producing original assets aligned to Corioli’s mission and audiences.

Content areas include:

• Informative content (image/video): infographics, carousel posts, explainer videos on mission-relevant topics (based on original research and/or public sources)
• PR/Marketing content: publication promos, short image videos, recaps, web copy improvements, showcasing accomplishments
• Brand and outreach reflection: end-of-fellowship reflections on Corioli’s brand identity, audience fit, and engagement learnings to inform future strategy

Key Responsibilities (All Fellows)

• Participate actively in structured mentorship, training, and team workflows
• Produce high-quality deliverables on time (research outputs or communications assets)
• Engage constructively in peer review and feedback cycles
• Attend scheduled team meetings and provide progress updates
• Uphold ethical standards, responsible representation, and respect for violence-affected communities

What You’ll Gain

• Guided skill development and mentorship in a mission-driven think-and-do tank
• Experience producing real deliverables with lasting value in the peacebuilding/reintegration field
• Strengthened portfolio (research writing or communications assets)
• Exposure to cross-regional work spanning Latin America, the Arab Region, and Ukraine

How to Apply

Submit the following:

• Resume or CV
• One-page cover letter (indicate Track I or Track II)
• Short essay answer (max 800 words) (per application form)
• Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwEiT7q6KwXgGRHilKQW_wPzcszJnhEfVhzbZdEAvTJuVwVQ/viewform?usp=header

More info on the Summer Fellows website: https://www.corioli.org/2026-summer-fellows-program

For questions: contact Jonathan Röders, Director of Projects & Programs at jonathan.roders@corioli.org

Requirements

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Current undergraduate or graduate student (global applicants welcome; no specific major required)
• Strong written communication skills
• Reliability, responsiveness, and ability to manage tasks independently in a remote setting
• Team-oriented mindset and openness to feedback

Preferred Qualifications (By Track)

Track I (Research):

• Coursework or experience in peacebuilding, political science, sociology, development, conflict studies, or related areas
• Comfort with literature reviews, synthesis writing, and analytical frameworks
• Interest in measurement, indicators, and practitioner-facing tools

Track II (Communications):

• Experience with social media strategy, marketing, graphic design, or storytelling
• Familiarity with tools like Canva / Adobe / Figma (or equivalent)
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging public content