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.