[Educational Testing Service](https://www.ets.org)

February 2027 (application deadline) | February 2027 (recommendation forms deadline)

$10,000 stipend for 8-week internship; housing and transportation provided for on-campus portion

Doctoral students collaborate with ETS researchers on innovative research projects in education, assessment, and equity during a paid summer internship.

--- ## Description The Ida Lawrence Research Summer Internship Program at Educational Testing Service (ETS) offers doctoral students the opportunity to work alongside ETS researchers on impactful projects that address critical issues in education and assessment. Interns engage in foundational and applied research across various topics, including personalized assessment, complex skills measurement, literacy and communication, digital STEM assessments, AI fairness and ethics, large-scale assessments, teaching pathways, postsecondary admissions, language education, global higher education and workforce skills, and K–12 research. The program is designed to advance educational measurement, digital assessment, and equity in learning. Interns will develop research plans, conduct literature reviews, perform data analyses, and present their findings to ETS teams. The program emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and diversity, encouraging applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated): Application deadline - February 2027 (anticipated): Deadline for receipt of recommendation forms *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Stipend: $10,000 for the 8-week internship - Housing: Provided for the on-campus portion (first 2 weeks) if commuting more than 50 miles from Princeton, NJ - Transportation: Allowance for relocation to and from Princeton for the on-campus portion --- ## Eligibility - Current full-time enrollment in a relevant doctoral program - Completion of at least 2 years of doctoral coursework by the start of the internship - Relevant fields include (but are not limited to): AI/machine learning, assessment, measurement, psychometrics, cognitive or learning sciences, education, linguistics, process data analysis, psychology, qualitative research, statistics/data science, UX/UI, and workforce studies - Applicants from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply --- ## Application Process 1. Submit a [preliminary application](https://etscareers.pereless.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=83080.viewjobdetail&CID=83080&JID=358505&BUID=2538#/jobDescription/358505/). 2. After initial submission, you will receive an email requesting additional documents: - Curriculum vitae (PDF preferred) - Graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted) - Written statements on up to two research programs describing your interest and alignment - Two recommendation forms (from academic advisors or professors familiar with your work) - Download the recommendation form from the application portal and have recommenders send completed forms to [internfellowships@ets.org](mailto:internfellowships@ets.org) 3. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. --- ## Additional Information - Internship duration: 8 weeks (first 2 weeks on campus at Princeton, NJ; remaining 6 weeks remote) - Interns present research findings to ETS teams at the conclusion of the program - Selection is based on scholarship and alignment of interests/experience with ETS research projects --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application](https://www.ets.org/research/internship-fellowship/about/ida-lawrence.html) - [ETS Research Internship, Fellowship & Visiting Scholar Programs](https://www.ets.org/research/internship-fellowship/about.html) - [Funder Homepage: Educational Testing Service](https://www.ets.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact ETS](https://www.ets.org/contact.html) | | Application Questions | [internfellowships@ets.org](mailto:internfellowships@ets.org) |

2026 Ida Lawrence Research Summer Internship Program

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