Research & Whitepaper Contributor (Volunteer)

Hilde B Foundation is an international nonprofit organization working to address domestic violence through technology, education, research, and systemic reform. We focus particularly on often-overlooked forms of abuse, including coercive control, psychological abuse, digital surveillance, financial manipulation, and technology-enabled harassment. About the Opportunity We are seeking a motivated Research & Policy Contributor to help develop high-quality research, whitepapers, educational materials, and survivor-centered policy recommendations. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningful, original work at the intersection of technology, human rights, AI safety, and domestic violence prevention. We welcome researchers, graduate students, technical writers, policy enthusiasts, and professionals seeking to apply their expertise to humanitarian challenges. What You’ll Do Research emerging forms of technology-enabled abuse and survivor safety challenges. Draft and contribute to whitepapers, policy briefs, and educational reports. Examine AI governance, surveillance technologies, digital evidence, and privacy risks. Translate complex research and technical concepts into accessible recommendations. Support fact-checking, citations, peer review, and publication preparation. Collaborate remotely on clearly defined research milestones and deliverables. Potential Research Topics AI-enabled coercive control and harassment Smart home security and technology-facilitated abuse Location tracking, surveillance, and privacy Digital evidence preservation and survivor protection International approaches to domestic violence prevention AI governance and responsible technology policy Who We’re Looking For Strong research, analytical thinking, and writing skills Interest in human rights, survivor safety, technology ethics, or public policy Ability to work independently and communicate progress reliably Willingness to incorporate feedback and collaborate on publications Commitment to evidence-based, survivor-centered research Prior academic publications are welcome but not required. We value curiosity, empathy, rigor, and follow-through. Volunteer Commitment Fully remote, with flexible scheduling Suggested commitment: 3–5 hours per week Initial 8-week collaboration, renewable by mutual agreement Clearly scoped assignments and regular progress check-ins Opportunities for authorship or contributor acknowledgment based on substantive contributions and publication standards This is an unpaid volunteer position. It does not involve direct survivor casework.

How to Apply

Please provide A brief introduction and your research interests. A writing sample, research project, publication, or relevant portfolio. Your approximate weekly availability. One research topic you would be interested in exploring. We welcome applicants internationally. Help turn rigorous research into practical knowledge that advances survivor safety.