Project Feedback Internship Program Program Individual Research & Mentoring Opportunities Term Spring 2026 Status Accepted Research Area Anthropology, Ethnography Description THIS APPLICATION IS CLOSED! About Feedback Feedback specializes in developing contextual voice-of-the-consumer research through digital channels to reveal how audiences speak to peers, make decisions, and compare services. Feedback helps clients understand their audiences in ways that automated technologies simply cannot. Using a unique HumanFilter social listening process to conduct ethnographic research, Feedback’s hand-trained data scientists observe behaviors, identify preferences and channels, develop decision pathways, and analyze findings. To learn more about Feedback, please review their website: https://discoverfeedback.com/ The Feedback Internship opportunity will include: • Initial training on Feedback’s ethnographic research methodologies and data systems using a mock-project • Successful interns will improve their skills in the following areas: 1) ethnographically sound inferences; 2) broad-ranging channel discovery instincts; 3) analytical coverage/depth; and 4) general diligence toward addressing segments of a research plan Supervisor Sarah R Renkert Mentor Type of work required Interns will be responsible for:
• Providing supplemental assistance as needed on virtual ethnographic projects – producing field notes and analysis
• Collaborate in producing client deliverables
• Advance interns will assist in adding/building out contextual data in deliverables, proofing the research database, and supporting data analysis

Time Commitment and Remuneration
• Initial training is approximately 8 hours
• Work on projects after training varies based on interest and availability but typically covers 20 hours
• Position is fully remote
• $500 stipend
Websites Qualifications Application Requirements 1. Have a major or minor in Anthropology at Purdue University’s West Lafayette Campus. Priority will be given to Anthropology majors. 2. Submit a 1-page resume. 3. Research Experience Section: In the "Research Experience" section, describe any previous experience you have with ethnographic research (e.g., coursework, research projects, etc.). Extensive experience is not required for the position. 4. Areas of Interest Section: In the "Area of Interest" section, describe your interest in improving your ethnographic skills and interning with Feedback. Unfortuantely, international students are not eligible for payment due to Feedback's visa limitations. Please reach out to Dr. Renkert to discuss other opportunities. Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 3 (estimated)