MAKE YOUR CAREER MATTER FOR OTHERS

NEED helps students build impactful careers in evidence-based international development

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What We Do

NEED's mission is to support ambitious students in their pursuit of careers in evidence-based development by coordinating internship placements, creating networking opportunities, and fostering community and learning. We are funded by grants from Coefficient Giving.

NEED is a student-run organization and got its start in 2025. We believe that evidence use, cost-effectiveness, and counterfactual thinking can provide solutions for some of the development sector's most pressing challenges. We work with NGOs spanning the breadth of the development field, from economic growth, health, education, technology, climate, governance, social protection, and more. Each organization embodies these principles in their individual mission and approach.

Pillar 1: Career Development

We connect students with high-impact organizations through exclusive recruiting channels.

  • View NEED's internship board with exclusive opportunities
  • Participate in chats with hiring organizations and build your network
  • Join our frequently-updated WhatsApp group with open roles - link here

Pillar 2: Community & Learning

Join a network of ambitious students across U.S. universities.

Our Network

200+ members from top U.S. universities, including:

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For students

Are you a student interested in a career in international development? Sign up to join our community and receive regular updates about opportunities, programming, and events.

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For employers

Are you an organization looking to recruit talented students passionate about evidence-based development? Connect with our network of 200+ members across top U.S. universities.

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