Join us through the brand-new INSPIRE INTERNSHIP Program!
The Invernizzi Center for Social Policy Impact Research and Evaluation (INSPIRE) is a research center at Bocconi University dedicated to understanding what works in social policy. By combining causal impact evaluation with big data and artificial intelligence, the Center moves beyond average effects to understand who benefits, under which conditions, and at what scale.
INSPIRE focuses on several key areas of social policy, conducted by three research units:
LEAP – aiming at reducing poverty around the world through the design, the analysis and the dissemination of effective anti-poverty programs, in order to offer reliable solutions to policy-makers, seeking to improve the lives of the poor. both in Italy and in low-middle income countries
CLEAN – investigating criminal behavior employing detailed data and frontier quantitative methods. The unit is particularly interested in the activity of criminal organizations pursuing complex illicit businesses such as drug trafficking, corruption, and money laundering.
ABLE – investigating how disability shapes the lives of individuals and their families, with the aim of generating rigorous evidence for more effective and inclusive social policy.
The INSPIRE Internship Program is dedicated to enthusiastic and motivated Bocconi students who wish to gain first-hand experience in developing cutting-edge empirical research.
Eligibility
The position is open to current Bocconi students and only unpaid curricular internships (with credit recognition) will be offered. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a MSc in Economics or related quantitative discipline.
The deadline to submit your applications is May 27th, 2026. We will not consider any application submitted after the deadline.
A selection committee consisting of INSPIRE scholars will review the applications. Candidates might be invited to complete a short STATA test and a formal interview, to assess their knowledge of the software.
You can find more information about the program and the rules on our Jobs page.