Quantitative Social Science Intern — Summer 2025

Gallup is accepting applications from Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. We strongly recommend early applications for priority consideration.

Gain valuable experience in research methods, analytics and communicating research findings.

At Gallup, you’re more than just an intern. You’re a genuine part of our team, our culture and the impact we make on the world. As a quantitative social science intern at Gallup’s Riverfront campus in Omaha, Nebraska, you will support our world-class research team as they conduct research and disseminate results to solve the world’s most pressing problems. Interns will have hands-on opportunities to learn the process of developing both quantitative and qualitative research and collect, analyze, write and present data on a variety of topics in the Global Analytics division.

Our previous research interns designed and implemented surveys, analyzed data from nationally and globally representative surveys, participated in focus groups, collaborated with consultants and clients, wrote about research findings for a nontechnical audience, and conducted literature reviews on emerging areas of research. Their projects included an investigation of data quality for opt-in samples, collaboration on published articles, analysis of Gallup data on social wellbeing and loneliness, and more. Learn more about our previous interns’ experiences.

For 90 years, Gallup has set the gold standard for survey and other social science research methodology. Our global presence means we have more data and insights on the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization.

To explore some of our recent discoveries from surveys that Gallup methodologists authored, download our latest reports. For more insights, explore our methodology blog.

Who we want:

Passionate learners who want to use their research talents and innate curiosity to make discoveries that have a positive impact on the world

Collaborative partners with a natural ability to create genuine relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients

Organized overachievers who are energetic, self-motivated and highly driven to exceed expectations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Analytical researchers who are at their best when they are generating theories, creating surveys, conducting research and analyzing data for discovery

What you need:

• Current enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program focused on survey methodology, experimental psychology, statistics, public policy, economics, political science or another quantitative research-focused social science field required
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for 12 weeks during the summer required; must be available to work Monday-Thursday in our Omaha Riverfront office, with the option to work remotely on Fridays
• Experience in survey design; quantitative and/or qualitative research and analysis; and writing about research for nontechnical audiences through work experiences, course projects or other academic research projects required
• Experience analyzing data and using Excel required; experience using statistical software modeling packages like R, SPSS, Stata, Tableau or Python beneficial
• Eligibility to work in the United States required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship

What we offer:

We create exceptional workplaces, starting with our own. We focus on developing your strengths — what you do right, rather than what you do wrong — and helping you be engaged at work. As an intern at Gallup, you’ll benefit from:

• The opportunity to work at the forefront of social science research — applying creative solutions to design research studies
• Continuous learning and development working with cutting-edge research, including access to an abundance of primary and para data
• 1-1 mentorship with Gallup’s executive leaders and senior researchers
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused and performance-oriented culture
• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
• A flexible, collaborative, casual and diverse work environment
• World-class managers and highly tenured mentors who guide and empower associates based on their unique skills and strengths
• A beautiful downtown Omaha office on the Missouri River, equipped with a cafeteria, a workout facility and contemporary workspaces
• Top-priority consideration for full-time employment upon graduation
• The possibility to present at conferences or to have your work published
• A full-time paid summer internship in Omaha, Nebraska, paying $30/hour and a living expense stipend

And the perks don’t stop there. To learn more about working at our Omaha Riverfront location, click here.

Gallup is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.