2013 Summer Internship Program in Research for Graduate Students
Description
Interns in this eight-week* program participate in research under the guidance of an ETS mentor in any of these areas:
- educational measurement and psychometrics
- validity
- natural language processing and speech technologies
- cognitive psychology
- learning theory
- linguistics and computational linguistics
- teaching and classroom research
- statistics
- international large-scale assessments
Interns also participate in seminars and workshops on a variety of topics. Each intern is required to give a brief presentation about their project at the conclusion of the internship.
Program Goals
- Provide research opportunities to individuals enrolled in a doctoral program in the fields described above.
- Increase the number of scholars and students from diverse backgrounds — especially traditionally underrepresented groups such as African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, and American Indians — conducting research in educational measurement and related fields.
Important Dates
- February 1, 2013 — Application deadline
- April 1, 2013 — Applicants are notified of selection decision
Duration
- June 3, 2013–July 26, 2013*
Compensation
- $6,000 salary*
- $3,000 relocation and housing allowance*
Eligibility
- Current full-time enrollment in a doctoral program in any of the areas specified above.
- Completion of at least two years of coursework toward the Ph.D. or Ed.D. prior to the program start date.
Selection
The main criteria for selection will be scholarship and the match of applicant interests and experience with participating ETS mentors and projects. For specific descriptions of internship projects, review the application.
ETS affirmative action goals will be considered. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact
For more information, contact us via email or call 1-609-734-5543.
*Some projects require a 12-week internship. The descriptions for these projects will specify 12 weeks. Duration for 12-week internships is May 28, 2013–August 16, 2013. The salary is $9,000, and the relocation and housing allowance is $4,000.