2025 Ida Lawrence Research Summer Internship Program

About ETS:ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.The ETS Research division conducts rigorous foundational and applied research on critical issues facing education and the workforce. Central to ETS's legacy of global leadership in learning and assessment, ETS Research is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of measurement, supporting equity of opportunity for all learners, and driving innovation in digital assessment, learning, and teaching.About the InternshipAs an Intern in the Research Institute, you'll work with experts who are nationally and internationally known as thought leaders, trusted advisors, and go-to collaborators for their high-impact research addressing significant educational and societal goals.If you're accepted into the program, you'll collaborate with researchers on projects related to foundational and innovative topics in education. Upon the completion of the program, you'll have the opportunity to present your findings to teams across Research.You will need at least 1.5 hours to complete your application, and it must be submitted all at once, as the system will not save your work.TasksYou’ll perform any number of tasks associated with a research project, such as:

developing a research plan to address a critical issue and executing the plan

performing a literature review?and developing new frameworks

learning specialized procedures or software, if required

working with data

conducting various psychometric and statistical analyses?with real or simulated data

preparing a conference proposal

drafting a research report and documenting research instruments

presenting your findings to teams across Research

SelectionThe main criteria for selection will be research scholarship and the match of applicant interests and experience with the research projects. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.We value team members who bring a diversity of interests and experiences to Research. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups and backgrounds to apply.You will need at least 1.5 hours to complete your application, and it must be submitted all at once, as the system will not save your work.A complete application will include the following:

A resume

A copy of your graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)

Two complete recommendation forms.

Please copy and share the following link to your recommenders for completion https://forms.office.com/r/N31quzqHLE?origin=lprLink

A written statement on your interest in at least one of the research programs listed below and how your experience aligns. Candidates can submit up to two statements.

Write your statements in a separate document and then copy and paste them into the appropriate field as the system will not save your work.

Research ProgramsIntern research projects will be aligned with one of the following 11 research programs:

Inventing a New Paradigm for Personalized Assessment in the Service of Equity

Assessment of Complex Skills

Innovations in Literacy and Communication Assessments

Innovations in Interactive Digital Assessments in STEM

Validity, Fairness and Ethics in AI

Getting More from Large Scale Assessments

Policy Research on Human Capital and Education

Understanding Teaching Pathways

Postsecondary Admissions

Global Higher Education & Workforce Research Group

K-12 Research

#LI-RD1#LI-REMOTEEligibility RequirementsCurrent full-time enrollment in a relevant doctoral programCompletion of at least 2 years of coursework toward the doctorate prior to the internship program start date.Ability to complete the 8-week internship within the United States (for selected interns)Relevant field of study in the following areas:

AI/Machine learning

Assessment, measurement, psychometrics, psychometric modeling

Cognitive or learning sciences

Education

Linguistics and applied linguistics

Process data and analysis

Psychology

Qualitative research methods

Statistics and data science, computational statistics

User experience/User interface

Workforce

Internship Details and Dates

Deadline: The application deadline is January 15th, 2025.

Decisions: You'll be notified of selection decisions by March 15th, 2025.

Duration: The internship will be eight weeks long and occur from June 2nd, 2025 to July 25th, 2025.

Location (Hybrid): You will be on campus in Princeton, NJ, for the first two weeks of the internship program. The remaining six weeks of the internship will be remote.

Compensation

The full compensation package includes a competitive intern stipend ($10,000) and housing/transportation while on campus.

For the on-campus portion of the internship, housing is provided if you're commuting more than 50 miles from the Princeton area.

Transportation allowance is granted if you're relocating to and from the Princeton area (for the on-campus portion of the internship).

You will need at least 1.5 hours to complete your application, and it must be submitted all at once, as the system will not save your work.ETS is mission driven and action oriented

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