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Welcome to the web site of The National Research
Center for Women & Families. NRC for Women & Families is a nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization that is dedicated to improving the lives
of adults and children.
Throughout our country, there are programs and
policies that have the potential to save lives and improve the quality
of life for many adults and children. Unfortunately, these programs
and policies do not always live up to their potential.
The National Research Center for Women & Families promotes the health
and safety of women, children, and families, by using objective,
research-based information to encourage new, more effective programs
and policies. The Center achieves its mission by gathering and analyzing
information and translating that information into clearly presented
facts and policy implications that are made widely available to
the public, the media, and policy makers.
Why is the National Research Center for Women
& Families Needed?
On many health and social issues, media coverage
and lobbying tend to reflect the views of corporations and organizations
whose interpretation of "the facts" is influenced by their own financial
interests. The interests and needs of ordinary women and families
are often underrepresented by the army of "experts" touting the
new policy or new miracle treatment. Individuals who express appropriate
concerns about the lack of conclusive data or the evidence of potential
risks may find it difficult to have their voices heard. As a result,
programs and policies are established or maintained that do not
support, and often undermine, the health and safety of women, children,
and families.
We are a strong voice to provide sound science and useful information:
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We "translate" research findings into information
that is interesting and useful to the public. We work with the
media to help "get the word out."
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We educate policy makers and policy analysts through
briefings, hearings, meetings and written materials based on
the information.
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We share our publications and information with
other organizations, researchers, and advocates. We coordinate
and strategize with them, working together to inform the public
and be part of the public debate on policy issues.
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We use that information effectively, to improve
the lives of women, children, and families.
Many national women's organizations focus on women's
rights, and these organizations have made and continue to make very
important contributions. Our organization has a different mission:
to use scientific or medical research information to improve the
quality of women's lives and the lives of family members. We focus
our efforts on the programs and policies that we believe can most
benefit from the research-based information that we can provide
and the attention that we can generate.
As a research-based center, we provide information that is based
on facts, not ideology or financial ties to the programs or products
we analyze. In addition to the scientific expertise of our highly
qualified staff, we rely on the expertise of unbiased, well-respected
researchers from across the country.
We are interested in hearing from you. Please let us know what concerns
you have, what issues you would like us to work on, and how you
think the needs of women and families can best be met.
Most important, NRC is a voice you can trust, providing information
you can use.
To see our most recent annual report, click
here.
Job
and Internship Opportunities
The National Research Center for Women & Families,
a nonprofit think tank and advocacy organization dedicated to improving
the lives of women, children, and families has the following openings:
INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Internships are available for undergraduate
or graduate students or recent graduates who are available at least 12
hours/wk for at least 3 months. Fellowships are available for college
graduates, graduate students, and professionals on sabbatical or making a
career change who can work at least half-time for at least six months.
Through these internship and fellowship opportunities you will learn
first-hand about the Washington policy scene by gaining hands-on experience
in several possible areas including: government relations/public policy
development, communications/media relations, and/or non-profit fundraising /
development, and, all the while, you will be making a significant difference
in the lives of women and families! We are a non-profit that, on a daily
basis, truly makes a difference in the lives of thousands of women and their
families. We work closely with the national and international media to get
our message out to the public. We connect with policy makers and decision
makers on a national level to change public policy. We work with independent
researchers from around the country to bring fair, unbiased and
non-corporate-funded information to the public about timely issues that
matter to women and their families such as childhood obesity, the safety of
medical products and treatments, domestic and dating violence, and so much
more.
Our interns and fellows become part of our team by working on various
projects such as:
- Helping to gathering information, whether from the Internet, from
magazine, newspaper and journal articles, or contacting researchers and
other experts to ask questions.
- Writing or co-authoring articles for print, fact sheets, press
releases, briefing materials, and letters to Congress and the Executive
branch. Editing and assisting with our website, co-authoring reports, grant
proposals, and journal articles.
- Attending briefings on Capitol Hill and policy panel meetings and
attending policy-oriented meetings with representatives from other
non-profit think tanks and advocacy organizations. You can attend meetings
with Members of Congress and their staff and be in the front row when we are
testifying at Advisory Panel meetings of the FDA, the National Institute of
Medicine, and other federal agencies.
- Researching and analyzing data, reviewing and critiquing research
studies, and presenting information at professional meetings and policy
forums.
- Communicating with major media on issues and with the public via
outreach efforts.
- Assisting with fundraising activities, including event planning and
other development issues.
- Performing outreach to college campuses, students, and other young
adults.
We offer 3 kinds of internship and fellowship experiences:
Communications Internship: Learn how to work with national media and gain
experience writing and editing articles, reports, and press releases, and
using the Internet to influence people and policies;
Research Internship/Fellowship: Develop your research skills and prepare for
graduate school or a research position; and,
Policy Internship: Learn about the Washington, DC policy scene while working
on a range of health issues that affect women, children, and families!
Topics include childhood obesity, cancer prevention, women's self-image
(including breast implants, other plastic surgery, weight control); dating
violence; breast cancer treatment; work/family, toxic exposures; and other
issues.
We are especially interested in at least one intern one who is fluent in
Spanish and will help with translating health articles into Spanish, and
responding to inquiries to our online health hotline that are in Spanish.
If you're interested in an internship, please send a resume and
cover letter describing the dates and time commitment (hrs/week)
you are available to info@center4research.org. As with most non-profits, internship stipends are
rarely available, so please describe any financial requirements.
Three graduate internships offer stipends. Our Joy R. Simonson graduate
internship is offering a $2,000 stipend for an exceptionally well-qualified
college graduate or graduate student who wants experience in policy
research on women's health issues and can work at least 20 hrs/week
for at least 12 weeks. Our Marcy Gross graduate internship is offering
a $1,000 - $2,000 stipend for an exceptionally well-qualified college
graduate or graduate student who wants experience in policy research
on women's health issues, including violence against women, and
can work at least 12 hrs/week for at least 12 weeks. Our Ted Weiss
graduate internship is offering a $2,000 stipend for an exceptionally
well-qualified college graduate or graduate student who wants experience
in policy research on health issues and can work at least 20 hrs/week
for at least 12 weeks.
Most Fellows have at minimum a master's degree. Fellowship positions require
at least a 6-month and 20 hrs/wk commitment, excellent writing skills, and
relevant experience. Fellowship stipends are modest ($10-$14/hour), with
subsidized health insurance and other benefits.
Fellowship applicants should send a cover letter describing your interest in our organization with a resume or C.V. to: info@center4research.org.
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