UBRI Research Associate Intern, Ripple Impact (Summer 2026)

Ripple Group•New York, NY

3d•$28 - $31

About The Position

At Ripple, we're building a world where value moves like information does today. It's big, it's bold, and we're already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. If you're ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value. At Ripple, we're building a world where value moves like information does today. It's big, it's bold, and we're already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. If you're ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value. THE WORK As a Ripple intern, you will work on challenges that impact our mission and shape our company. With support from your team, access to learning and development resources, and opportunities for fun along the way, our program will give you the foundation to start your career journey. Ripple Impact is helping to develop a more scalable, sustainable, ethical and inclusive global blockchain ecosystem by supporting education, research and technical innovation in blockchain and FinTech through its flagship university partnerships program, the University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). UBRI now includes more than 55 universities from 26 countries worldwide. As a Research Associate for Ripple Impact, you will play an instrumental role in helping to grow UBRI's program, through both employee driven efforts and collaboration with leading universities. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be involved in delivering an innovative program at a phenomenal place to work with the potential to have a tremendous, positive impact globally.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Graduate degree preferably in a Computer Science or related field.
Available to work for 12 weeks during Summer 2026, beginning in May or June.
Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.
Strong understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrency and/or related fields.
Experience working with engineers within an engineering driven culture with a desire to innovate, build and grow things.
Strong literature review and data analysis skills with proficiency with metrics, tracking and reporting.
Ability to bring people together around a common goal and lead by example.
Exceptional communicator with strong writing and presentation skills.
Proficient relationship management skills; ability to reach out, initiate and cultivate relationships with both internal and external contributors.
Experience bridging industry and academic worlds.
Serious attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
Smart, energetic and steadfast in the pursuit of moving the needle / doing something new and innovative.
Enjoy mentoring and inspiring the people that you work with and see diverse teams as an asset.

Responsibilities

Work with the head of the University Blockchain Research Initiative to ensure all partnerships are adequately supported and highly productive
Analyze interim reports and present findings to highlight success metrics
Monitor progress of research projects and track major developments and milestones of UBRI to represent and share program success
Identify and support subject matter experts and University alma mater internally and connect to partners
Be a champion for UBRI inside Ripple's culture
Educate global employees on regional partner highlights and connect them to opportunities to get involved with local faculty and students on projects or events

Benefits

The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.
A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend
R&R days so you can rest and recharge
Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
Industry-leading parental leave policies.
Family planning benefits.
Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events