Policy Analyst Intern

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Internship Details Duration : Minimum 2 months (extendable) Type : Full-time internship (option to continue part-time after returning to college) Conversion : High-performing interns may be offered full-time roles Location : Gurgaon (Work from Office only, except for exceptional cases) Start Date : Immediate Stipend : ₹12,000/month About the Role Roobaroo is looking for a Policy Research Intern to lead an independent research initiative that explores how institutions across India and the world are approaching growth , wellness , and youth transformation . This is not an academic project. This is a live, high-leverage opportunity to help Roobaroo: Map the landscape of government policies, startup innovations, and institutional reinventions around growth and wellness Create powerful reports, white papers, articles, and policy notes that build credibility for Roobaroo Open doors to collaborations with ministries, schools, startups, NGOs, and global platforms Shape the future curriculum and implementation models of Roobaroo with global and local insights You will work closely with the founder and core team to translate your research into policy impact, product direction, strategic partnerships , and thought leadership . The Vision At Roobaroo, we’re helping young people grow without burning out. We exist to support: Students unsure of their strengths Aspirants under pressure with no outlet Creators torn between passion and paycheck Founders chasing dreams but lacking clarity Professionals with a resume full of jobs but no direction We’re building a world where career growth and personal wellness go hand in hand—not in conflict, but in sync. And design will be one of the most powerful ways we tell that story. Read the complete problem we are solving here: https://roobaroo.notion.site/problem-space What You'll Research Government & Public Policy (India & Global) Ministries like Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Education, Health & Wellness Policies promoting youth well-being, happiness index, holistic development Implementation gaps and opportunity areas across India Global benchmarks in youth, wellness, and education policy Universities & New-Age Colleges Institutions like Master’s Union, Rishihood, Polaris, Newton School, ISB, IIMs, etc. How curriculum design, mentorship models, and student experience are evolving Comparative analysis with global models of integrated education Startups & Private Sector Growth School, YourDOST, and similar players in edtech and wellness Business models and product structures solving for growth, clarity, or wellness NGOs & Foundations Key players working with youth, especially in mental health, life skills, clarity, and resilience Frameworks that can inform Roobaroo’s interventions You will analyze these ecosystems across: India Global examples (especially OECD nations, Nordic models, South-East Asia, etc.) What You'll Deliver Individual research summaries on each institution/startup/policy body Category-wise landscape reports (Govt | Startups | Colleges | NGOs) A consolidated master report on global trends in youth growth & wellness Articles, white papers, and publishable content (HBR, ThinkEdu, Policy Labs, etc.) Actionable insights for government outreach, fundraising, product refinement, and curriculum design Who We're Looking For Students or professionals from policy, public administration, education, development studies, or international affairs Strong background in policy research, writing, and analysis Has written and/or published white papers, articles, or policy memos before Understands both Indian and global policy ecosystems Can connect dots between policy theory, on-ground implementation, and product strategy Deeply curious about youth development, growth systems, and well-being Bonus: Exposure to startups, consulting, product design, or entrepreneurship About the Founder – Bhaskar Singhania IIT Kharagpur alumnus Former Chief of Staff at Metadome.ai — helped raise $11M+, joined Google & Stanford Accelerators Built 15+ digital products for HUL, Zepto, Titan, and others Works with multiple startups as a shadow founder guiding their 0-to-1 journey Public speaker at forums like Govt. of Rajasthan, Masters' Union, Favcy Venture Builders, Techno Billion AI Has coached over 600 students and professionals Writer and performer at open mics across India Take care…. and paani peete rahna :) Show more Show less