KAP 2026-2027 - Research Associate/Assistant - Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity

Stand Together· Remote·1h ago

$45k–$60k

Remote

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.

About FREOPP

The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) is a nonprofit think tank that produces policy research and practical implementation strategies designed to expand opportunity for Americans who need it most.

FREOPP advances policy ideas that:

address the needs of individuals with wealth or income below the national median;
have the potential to earn bipartisan support; and
increase individual liberty.

Through rigorous analysis and practical implementation strategies, FREOPP develops durable policy solutions across healthcare, welfare reform, child welfare, housing, K–12, higher education, and more that expand opportunity and strengthen individual agency.

Position Summary:

FREOPP seeks a full-time research assistant or associate (depending on experience) to support FREOPP’s policy research, with a focus on safety net reform, workforce development, child welfare, and housing, as well as other opportunity issues.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is eager to become an established policy professional in this space.

The Research Assistant/Associate may work virtually from anywhere in the United States, though preference will be given to candidates willing to work from the FREOPP’s Washington, DC office. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Policy Research.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume with references, cover letter demonstrating their interest in and qualifications for the position and FREOPP, academic transcripts, and a writing sample.