Research Intern – Policy & Social Sciences
About us
AssisTech Foundation (ATF) is India’s first Assistive Technology (AT) ecosystem enabler, empowering
Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) through AT innovation and partnerships.
collaborATe is India’s Largest AT Ecosystem Summit, presented by ATF in collaboration with H T Parekh
Foundation on 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2026 at the Bangalore International Centre. It will produce a white paper
with recommendations for policy and institutional change.
The role
We’re hiring 3 marketing/communications/research interns with a social sciences/humanities background to build the evidence behind the collaborATe white paper, from stakeholder interviews to the final draft.
What you’ll do
- Stakeholder interviews (late Oct – Nov): draft questionnaires, then conduct, transcribe and
analyse about 20 interviews with startups, PwD community members, investors, institutions,
government and corporations. - Summit documentation (30 Nov – 1 Dec): prepare observation schedules, document the
keynotes, panels, coAT roundtable, Startup Expo and ATF Awards, and organise the data. - Analysis and writing (December): collate the data, run a thematic analysis and contribute to
three drafts of the white paper.
Who should apply
- Students or recent graduates in public policy, sociology, development studies, disability studies,
social work, political science or a related field - Basic understanding of qualitative methods such as questionnaire design, interviewing,
transcription, understanding emergent themes - Clear writing in English
- Respectful, confident with stakeholders from founders and officials to PwD community
members - Available during the 2 month period of November to December/January first-week
What you’ll gain
- A full policy research cycle, from design to publication
- Internship certificate
- Direct access to India’s AT ecosystem and its leaders at collaborATe
Details and how to apply
Duration November 1 st – mid-January 2027 (about 8 weeks)
Commitment 20 hours per week
Location [Hybrid/in-person], Bengaluru
Stipend Rs.5000-10000 (open to negotiation)
Positions 3
Send your CV and a short note (200 words max) on why this role interests you to [email / form link],
subject line collaborATe Intern – [Your Name] by 3 rd Nob. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
ATF actively encourages applications from Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Tell us about any
accommodations you need.