Very white culture - Researcher MDRC Employee Review

3.0
6 Apr 2021
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Pros

Folks here are mission-driven and kind. I had a positive experience with my manager. Nice benefits package.

Cons

Very high turnover, especially for junior staff/staff of color. Unclear standards for promotion, little room for growth (again, especially for junior staff/staff of color). Lots of diversity "lunch forums" but little actual training to address micro-aggressions, of which I personally experienced many. I don't know if I could wholeheartedly recommend the RA position to young people of color in my network.

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5.0
9 Jan 2026
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Pros

Great exposure to policy research, program development, and implementation. Supervisors and mentors are really patient and accessible.

Cons

The internship is too short.

4.0
27 May 2026
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Pros

Good experience out of undergrad.

Cons

Work can be boring, supervisors don't always have your best interests in mind.

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