Become a BRAVITE

We are beginning our 15th year with our internship program at Brandeis University. If you are a highly motivated and energetic team player with time management and prioritization skills, consider joining BRAVE’s internship program!

**If you are a Handshake candidate through the Hiatt Career Center job fairs, follow the usual guidelines for connecting with employers.

Although intern positions are unpaid at this time, some students are able to obtain academic credit for their contributions. BRAVE successfully supports students of distinction with recommendations to graduate schools and post-grad employment.

Valued Skills

  • Analytics

  • Economics

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)

  • Qualitative Data Analysis & Data Visualization Design

  • Advanced Software Coding

  • UI & UX Design

  • Public Relations

  • Financial Modeling

  • Market Research & Survey Methodologies

  • Relational Database Schema & Architecture Design

“I’m glad that I seized this great opportunity five years ago to work with a nonprofit organization that’s defined by its strong sense of mission and Leroy’s attentive mentorship for all of his interns.

This valuable experience has broadened my vision and inspired me to continue serving communities that deserve more support in our society.”
— Zhiyu Wang, ‘23
“Leroy is my Sensei in America.”
— Yihan Huang, '21
“Leroy - I hope your charisma and dedication will continue to inspire many more at Brandeis!”
— Charles Li, IBS ‘23
“I can say with confidence that Mr. Ashwood made me realize more of my potential with his Home Equity Theft project. He has given me more than just any typical summer internship. He has shown me potential and principles that I will take with me into law school and beyond.”
— Harry Watkin-Fox, '25
“Being part of the BRAVE team has been instrumental in my academic and professional career. After graduating with my B.A., Leroy supported me in helping with application materials to the Heller School, recommendations for my first post-graduate employment with a law firm, and then eventually with materials and recommendation letters for law school.”
— Leah Peretsky, '20

Join Us at the Brandeis-Hiatt Career Fair

on February 27th, 2025!

See Below for Internship Openings

If you would like to apply for one of these positions, please fill out our BRAVITE request form.

If you are a Handshake candidate through the Hiatt Career Center job fairs, follow the usual guidelines for connecting with employers.

Web Developer

    • Approximately 15-20 hours/week

    • 2 Openings

    1. Assist in the design of TTR, a professional networking platform (e.g. LinkedIn) for veterans in collaboration with the research intern team

    2. Design different filters for the search function of the webpage

    3. Manage large-scale datasets on job postings and user preferences

    4. Upgrade BRAVE’s current website to improve user experience

    1. Familiarity with relational database schema, architecture design, and web design

    2. Applicable knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP)

    3. UI & UX skills

    4. Flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently

    1. ECON 76B - Labor Economics

    2. COSI 102a - Software Entrepreneurship

    3. COSI 103a - Fundamentals of Software Engineering

    4. COSI 152a - Web Application Development

  • Prior experience in software and/or website development

Valor Act Legal Researcher

    • Approximately 12-15 hours/week

    • 2 Openings

    1. Collect data on the implementation of the act including the number of applicants, success rate, and participant outcomes

    2. Conduct program evaluation, estimate economic impacts, and propose areas of improvement

    3. Work closely with our state government sponsor to present research findings

    1. Familiarity with program evaluation techniques

    2. Strong quantitative and statistical skills

    3. Strong writing and verbal communication skills

    4. Flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently

    1. Any Statistics Course (e.g. BUS 51A, ECON 83A, BIO 51A, PSYC 51A)

    2. Courses with a significant presentation component

    • Prior experience in legal policy research

    • Prior experience in program evaluation

Data Entry Researcher

    • Approximately 10 hours/week

    • 1- 4 Openings

    1. Research and record relevant data

    2. Map data resources and assign values

    1. Ability to handle moderately complex tasks

    2. Strong attention to detail

    3. Excellent visualization skills

    4. Strong analytical ability and/or technical knowledge

  • Any Statistics Course (e.g. BUS 51A, ECON 83A, BIO 51A, PSYC 51A)

    • Prior experience working with data

    • Workable knowledge of Excel

Home Equity Theft Researcher

    • Approximately 12-15 hours/week

    • 2 Openings

    1. Design and conduct surveys and/or interviews of veterans harmed by home equity theft

    2. Collect and manage datasets on the housing market, relevant lawsuits, and economic impacts

    3. Analyze data and summarize research findings in well-thought-out presentation

    4. Collaborate with Boston University Law School on research design and analysis

    1. Familiarity with quantitative research methods (social survey, statistical modeling, etc.)

    2. Familiarity with qualitative research methods

    3. Strong writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills

    4. Workable knowledge of R, Stata, and/or Excel

    5. Flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently

    1. Any Statistics Course (e.g. BUS 51A, ECON 83A, BIO 51A, PSYC 51A)

    2. ECON 184B - Econometrics

    3. LGLS 189A - Business Law

    • Prior experience in legal and/or policy research

    • Knowledge of the housing market

Affordable Housing Data Researcher

    • Approximately 12-15 hours/week

    • 1 Opening

    1. Collect data on veteran housing trends and issues

    2. Analyze data and identify the extent to which financial assistance is needed

    3. Present research findings in written and visual formats

    1. Strong research background in economics

    2. Excellent quantitative and statistical skills, knowledge of R and Stata preferred

    3. Strong writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills

    4. Flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently

    1. ECON 184B - Econometrics

    2. Any Statistics Course (e.g. BUS 51A, ECON 83A, BIO 51A, PSYC 51A)

    • Prior experience in policy research

    • Workable knowledge of Excel

Veteran Economics

    • Approximately 10 hours/week

    • 1 Opening

    1. Develop and prove relational formulas 

    2. Assign both economic and personal values to veterans

    1. Ability to think multi-echelon (holistically at multiple levels)

    2. Strong analytical ability and/or technical knowledge

    3. Solid statistics or mathematical background

    1. ECON 184B - Econometrics

    2. Any Statistics Course (e.g. BUS 51A, ECON 83A, BIO 51A, PSYC 51A)

    3. ECON 76B - Labor Economics 

    • Prior experience working with data

    • Prior research experience 

    • Workable knowledge of Excel

TTR Market Researcher

    • Approximately 12-15 hours/week

    • 2 Openings

    1. Conduct market research on To The Rear, (TTR) users (veterans) to identify needs, market size, and segmentation potential

    2. Estimate the veteran recruitment need of target companies

    3. Perform analysis of competitors, such as LinkedIn, regarding veteran outplacement

    4. Translate data and survey results into actionable insights through written and visual presentations

    1. Familiarity with quantitative methods (customer surveys, statistical analysis etc.) 

    2. Knowledge of qualitative methods (focus groups, interviews, ethnography etc.)

    3. Strong writing and verbal communication skills

    4. Flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently

    1. Any Statistics Course (e.g. BUS 51A, ECON 83A, BIO 51A, PSYC 51A)

    2. BUS 10A - Business Fundamentals 

    3. ECON 76B - Labor Economics 

    • Prior experience in legal policy research

    • Professional experience in marketing or human resources

    • Workable knowledge of Excel

TTR Communication & Outreach Coordinator

    • Approximately 10-12 hours/week

    • 1 Opening

    1. Establish long-term connections with companies with veteran recruitment need or interested in veteran outplacement programs

    2. Promote TTR to companies needing veteran recruitment services

    3. Assist with the communication between BRAVE and partner institutions including Brandeis, Boston University, Proper Orange in terms of research agenda

    4. Maintain contact with veteran services organizations in Massachusetts

    5. Manage BRAVE’s social media accounts

    1. Detail-oriented team player with a passion for public relations

    2. Ability to work with strict deadlines

    3. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

    4. Strong analytical ability or technical knowledge

    1. BUS 47A - Business Communication

    2. BUS 10A - Business Fundamentals 

    • Prior experience in public relations or communications

    • Experience managing social media platforms

Statistics Researcher

    • Approximately 10 hours/week

    • 1 Opening

    1. Develop and prove relational formulas 

    2. Assign both economic and personal values to veterans

    1. Ability to think multi-echelon (holistically at multiple levels)

    2. Strong analytical ability and/or technical knowledge

    3. Solid statistics or mathematical background

    1. ECON 184B - Econometrics

    2. Any Statistics Course (e.g. BUS 51A, ECON 83A, BIO 51A, PSYC 51A)

    3. ECON 76B - Labor Economics 

    • Prior experience working with data

    • Prior research experience 

    • Workable knowledge of Excel

Programming Developer

    • Approximately 10 hours/week

    • 1 Opening

    1. Assist with writing, programming, and coding

    2. Translate data into easily accessible visuals

    1. Experienced with Microsoft Products, especially PowerBI and Excel

    2. Strong attention to detail

    3. Excellent visualization skills

    4. Strong analytical ability and/or technical knowledge

    1. COSI 102A - Software Entrepreneurship

    2. COSI 103A - Fundamentals of Software Engineering

    3. Courses with presentation component

  • Prior experience working with data