Research & Intelligence intern

About Nexus Points Doc

Nexus Points Doc is a youth-led forensic research platform supported by the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy — selected from 14,000 global applicants. We build what we call a Forensic Truth-Infrastructure: combining satellite forensics, open-source intelligence, and community documentation to make the invisible visible. Our advisory board includes 27 scholars from Yale, Columbia, Oxford, Goldsmiths, and Forensic Architecture.

The Role

We are seeking a Research & Intelligence Intern to become the analytical backbone of our global operations. This is a remote, flexible role for someone who thrives on finding what others miss — tracking opportunities, mapping networks, and turning raw information into strategic intelligence.

You will work directly with our founder and CEO, feeding the research pipeline that drives our partnerships, funding strategy, and platform growth.

Responsibilities

Opportunity Intelligence: Monitor and identify fellowship, grant, and partnership opportunities aligned with Nexus Points Doc's mission — building a live database of leads with deadlines, requirements, and strategic fit assessments

Network Mapping: Research and profile potential advisory board members, institutional partners, collaborators, and media contacts across environmental justice, forensic research, and investigative journalism

Competitive & Sector Analysis: Track developments in environmental data, satellite forensics, ESG regulation, and investigative media — producing weekly intelligence briefings for the team

Partner Research: Conduct deep-dive background research on organizations, funders, and individuals before outreach — equipping the founder with everything needed to walk into any meeting prepared

Pipeline Support: Maintain and update our partnership and funding CRM — tracking the status of active conversations, follow-ups, and pending applications

Qualifications

Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate in Political Science, International Relations, Environmental Studies, Journalism, or a related field

Sharp research instincts — comfortable navigating academic databases, grant portals, LinkedIn, and open-source intelligence tools

Strong written English — able to produce concise, actionable summaries and briefings

Self-directed working style with ability to deliver on a clear 3-day production cycle

Genuine interest in environmental justice, investigative media, forensic research, or global policy

3–5 hours per week availability

What We Offer

Elite Academic Ecosystem: Work within a platform guided by 27 scholars from Yale, Columbia, Oxford, Goldsmiths, and Forensic Architecture

Institutional Recognition: Global exposure through a National Geographic and Nature Conservancy-supported platform

Strategic Mentorship: Direct engagement with a founder operating at the intersection of forensic research, documentary filmmaking, and international policy

Portfolio Development: Bylined research outputs on an internationally credible platform, with letter of recommendation upon completion

This is a voluntary, unpaid position. We are looking for mission-driven individuals passionate about contributing to a youth-led movement and building a portfolio within an elite international research and media network.