Intern, Research

Salary Range: Part-time: S$500.00/month, Full-time: S$1,000.00/month

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event. 

About the Milken Institute’s Singapore Internship Program

The Milken Institute’s Singapore Internship Program aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders who are equipped to tackle the issues that shape the global agenda as they enter the financial, investment, corporate, multilateral, or philanthropic sectors. We create a customized experience for each intern, which is tailored to their interest area and career trajectory as well as emphasizes their professional and personal development. This experience includes opportunities to:

• Interact with high-level business leaders, government representatives, investors, and academic experts
• Meet and work with the Milken Institute’s global network of senior executives 
• Learn from senior leaders at the Milken Institute
• Gain insights into the workings of global financial markets through dedicated workshops
• Network with an international and diverse group of peers and professionals

Responsibilities

• The Research Intern would participate in projects, including but not limited to topics on health, sustainability, technology, and finance in Asia
• The Research Intern may also be required to work on other tasks that the Asia Center focuses on. The work aims to provide guidance to policymakers, business leaders, and investors in the region
• They will support the projects by organizing outreach for workshops/meetings, as well as conducting primary and secondary research to produce literature reviews, write-ups, and sections of papers/reports. She/he will report to and work closely with the Associate Director for Policy & Programs at the Asia Center
• Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have excellent written and spoken English, good analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural environment
• Fluency in Asian languages is a plus
• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a degree program related to public health, finance, public policy or related fields. Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate is preferred

Internship Duration

We offer 4 to 12-month internships with flexibility on the dates. We have a strong preference for interns who can stay through the completion of the Asia Summit, until at least 9^th October 2026. In the event of health restrictions, we expect interns to be able to work fully remotely as needed and join team meetings and other calls virtually.

Note

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Singapore. Please note, we are not sponsoring employment passes or work visas at this time—being authorized to work in Singapore is a precondition of employment. This includes Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) and individuals who already hold a valid and independent work pass that does not require sponsorship from our company.

This position will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to your respective office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely.  This schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Please submit resume (CV) and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume (CV) and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume (CV) and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. 

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.