The Center provides many opportunities to undergraduate students,
from internships, to opportunities for research and career
objectives, as well as poverty-related courses. Sign up for
updates on opportunities for undergraduates with this
form.
Develop innovative solutions to problems associated with poverty
and pitch for a chance to win up to $20,000 plus an invite to a
community of experienced entrepreneurs and investors to help you
turn your idea into an impactful enterprise.
Acumen, with the support of the The Rockefeller Foundation, is
equipping student innovators to solve problems associated with
poverty through a global challenge platform. Student teams from
around the world are coming together to explore areas of
opportunity, develop ideas, and pitch for funding and mentorship.
The Undergraduate Public Policy Internship provides an
opportunity for undergraduate students to work closely with
Center for Poverty Research staff to research current state and
federal legislation to help disseminate the Center’s latest
research.
In addition, interns receive training and mentorship to plan and
execute a major outreach project. Previous year’s projects
include Faculty Affiliate videos on poverty, social media
campaigns, a survey of federal legislators and
infographics.
