Job Description:
Programs Intern - TCF
About The Convergence Foundation (TCF)
The Convergence Foundation (TCF) is a philanthropic foundation committed to accelerating Indias economic and developmental journey by fostering inclusive growth and co-creating high-impact non-profit institutions. Over the years, we have incubated and supported 17+ non-profits across three key areas:
- Direct Engines of Economic Growth: Labour-intensive manufacturing, ease of doing business, infrastructure policy, cities as engines of growth, tourism, and innovation and R&D.
- Human Capital Development: Early childhood education, improving learning outcomes in schools, labour mobility and overseas employment, and increasing women's workforce participation.
- Accelerating Development: Strengthening state capacity, promoting better philanthropic giving, and building non-profit capacity.
In the next few years, TCF plans to deepen its work on direct engines of economic growth as we believe this is the single most important priority for India. Currently, there is a gap on institutional capacity to support the government in propelling India to a developed country.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Research Intern to assist the team in gathering and organizing information on Indias semiconductor landscape. The intern will primarily support desk research, data compilation, and documentation under the guidance of the Research & Innovation team.
This role is ideal for someone interested in technology and industry research, with good analytical and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct desk research using secondary sources (reports, news articles, databases, government websites) on Indias semiconductor sector.
- Compile lists of companies, institutions, and government initiatives active in different parts of the semiconductor value chain.
- Collect and organize data on investments, partnerships, and infrastructure developments.
- Support preparation of summaries or short notes based on research findings.
- Assist with visualization or mapping exercises (e.g., spreadsheets, simple charts, or diagrams) under team guidance.
- Provide general research and administrative support to the project team as needed.
Who Should Apply?
- Current student or recent graduate in engineering, economics, policy, or management.
- Strong desk research and information synthesis skills.
- Good command of Excel / Google Sheets and comfort working with data.
- Detail-oriented and organized in managing sources and information.
- Interest in technology, industry, or innovation policy in India.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of tech and policy.
- Exposure to top thinkers, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders.
- A high-autonomy role with direct impact on shaping TCFs strategy.
- Stipend-based internship with flexible work arrangements