Open Call for Research and Communication Volunteers

Background

The Asian Transport Outlook (ATO) invites applications for internships from qualified and motivated individuals who are interested in supporting efforts to advance sustainable, low-carbon transport in Asia and the Pacific.

Volunteer internships with ATO provide an opportunity to contribute to ongoing work in research, policy analysis, data management, and the development of visual and communication materials. This is a voluntary, unpaid internship designed for students and professionals— though it is open to all interested individuals who wish to gain experience in —as well as to contribute to—sustainable transport knowledge building in Asia-Pacific.

Areas of Work

Volunteers are needed to support ATO in one or more of the following areas:

• Research and analysis of transport and climate policies across low- and middle-income countries in Asia and the Pacific
• Compilation, cleaning, and analysis of transport and emissions data
• Development of country-level transport and climate profiles
• Creation of charts, maps, infographics, and other visual materials
• Drafting and editing content for technical publications and digital platforms

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in a relevant field (e.g., transport planning, urban studies, environmental science, data science, economics, or public policy)
• Demonstrated interest in sustainable transport, climate action, or development policy
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with data tools (e.g. Excel, R, Python, GIS, Tableau) or visual communication platforms (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Canva, etc.) is desirable
• Ability to work independently—and cooperate within a team— in a remote work environment.

Basic Terms

• Duration: Minimum of 1 month
• Location: Remote
• Time Commitment: Part-time or full-time, based on availability
• Compensation: This is an unpaid, voluntary internship; certificates will be provided to those who will contribute, and will be included in the list of contributors in our website.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit the following materials:

1. A current curriculum vitae (CV)
2. A brief cover letter (maximum 300 words) outlining their motivation, relevant experience, and preferred areas of contribution, and timeline.
3. (Optional but highly recommended) Sample outputs or portfolios relevant to research, analysis, or visual communication

Please send your application via email to info@asiantransportoutlook.com and copy alvinmejia@asiantransportobservatory.org with the subject line:

"ATO Volunteers – [Your Full Name]"