Internships & Fellowships



         
The following information is maintained by the Website Committee and Graduate Student Issues Committee (GSIC), though the posting of these fellowships and internships does not constitute an endorsement from NCME. This page will be updated regularly throughout November 2025 to January 2025, as most internship opportunities open and close during this period.  

If you would like to have your internship or fellowship listed here please contact Nathan Dadey (ndadey@nciea.org). 
   


Graduate Student Internships

Internships are a valuable way to link your academic experience with the professional arena. Below is a list of internships that will allow students to go beyond the classroom and conduct practical research with a mentor from a testing company or research agency.

2025 POSITIONS (Regularly Updated)

Amazon

Due: No Official End Date | On Site, Location is Team-dependent | Job Posting

Position: Applied Science Intern

Description: 

Are you a PhD student interested in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, automated reasoning, robotics, or quantum technologies? We are looking for skilled scientists capable of putting theory into practice through experimentation and invention, leveraging science techniques and implementing systems to work on massive datasets in an effort to tackle never-before-solved problems.

A successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. As an Applied Science Intern, you will own the design and development of end-to-end systems. You’ll have the opportunity to create technical roadmaps, and drive production level projects that will support Amazon Science. You will work closely with Amazon scientists, and other science interns to develop solutions and deploy them into production. The ideal scientist must have the ability to work with diverse groups of people and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Are enrolled in a PhD
  • Are 18 years of age or older
  • Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
  • Can relocate to where the internship is based
  • Experience programming or scripting language like Python, Java, C or C

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals

Stipend:
Amazon will provide a stipend of $10,000.

Dates:
Applications are accepted starting in November, 2024 with no official end date.

For additional detail, and to apply online, see Amazon's job posting.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Due: February 3, 2025 | On Site in Philadelphia, PA | Internship Announcement 

Position: Summer 2025 Psychometric Internship

 

Description: 

The American Board of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce its summer psychometric internship program for 2025. The ABIM psychometric internship program is an eight-week summer internship running from Monday, June 2nd to Friday, July 25th in Philadelphia. During the program, each intern will take primary ownership of an applied psychometric research project under the guidance of one of the ABIM’s psychometricians. In addition, the internship curriculum includes instructional lectures and opportunities for the interns to gain applied operational experience. As ABIM is the nation’s largest physician certification organization, interns will gain experience with issues unique to professional testing organizations.

Qualifications:

  • Doctoral student in an educational measurement (or related field) program with at least two years of coursework completed by the start of the internship
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with item response theory
  • Ideal candidates will have experience with programming in SAS or R
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interest in certification testing
  • Eligible to be legally employed in the United States

 

Stipend:

  • The ABIM provides a total of $12,000 for the eight-week internship program. This total includes an $10,000 stipend as well as a $2,000 housing allowance.

Dates:

  • Application Deadline: February 3, 2025


Additional details can be found within the ABIM Internship Announcement. Applications, in the form of a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest, should be sent to Michele Johnson, Research Program Manager (researchintern@abim.org).

Ascend Learning

Due: -- | Remote | Job Posting

Position: Research & Applied Psychometrics Internship

 

Description: 

The Ascend Learning Innovative Learning and Assessment Solutions (ILAS) division has remote opportunities for Research & Applied Psychometrics interns for the summer of 2025. As a member of our team, you will work alongside experienced psychometricians to  conduct research and psychometric work on operational testing products designed for the allied health, nursing, and fitness industries. The interns will have the opportunity to gain operational work experience and conduct a research project in the following areas: Exam design and development, Exam security and forensic analysis, Job task analysis/exam blueprint design, Standard setting, Implementation of AI and machine learning models in product development, and Efficacy Research.

Qualifications:


Education and Experience

  • Current enrollment in a relevant doctoral program such as educational measurement, psychometrics, quantitative psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, statistics, experimental psychology, or computer science/machine learning.
  • Completion of at least 2 years of coursework toward the doctoral program prior to the start of the internship.

Key Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency in SAS, R, Python or WINSTEPS is recommended.
  • Excellent presentation, organizational, time management skills with attention to details and deadlines.
  • Ability to compose research proposals for submission to peer-reviewed conferences under supervision.
  • Ability to work remotely, but effectively as a member of a team.

 

Stipend:

  • $9,600 total for the 8 weeks (40 hours/week)
  • Ascend Learning will fund the national conference registration and major travel costs (e.g., hotel and flight) aligned with company travel policy when the research project is accepted for the conference presentation. 

Dates:

  • Internship Period: 8 weeks (40 hours/week), June 2, 2025 – July 25, 2025


Additional details, as well as the application form, can be found in Ascend Learning's job posting

The Center for Assessment

Due: February 7, 2025 | On Site in Dover, NH | Internship Announcement 

Position: 2025 Summer Internship Program in Educational Assessment and Accountability

 

Description: 

The National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment, Inc. (the Center) is a small non-profit organization occupying a unique and influential niche at the intersection of educational measurement and assessment policy. The Center is pleased to offer up to six (6) in-person summer internships for advanced doctoral students in educational measurement and/or assessment/accountability policy who want the opportunity to work with the Center’s professionals on projects with direct implications for state and national educational policy. 

Each intern will work on one major project throughout the summer (to be negotiated between the intern and the Center mentor) and may participate with Center staff on other projects. Most interns will have opportunities to attend meetings and interact with state assessment personnel. Interns will be expected to produce a written report and a proposal for a research conference (e.g., NCME, AERA, NCSA) as evidence of the successful completion of their project. One of the Center’s senior staff will serve as the intern’s primary mentor, but the interns will interact regularly with many other Center staff members. Potential intern projects for 2025 may include the following:

  1. Claims and Evidence for Instructional Usefulness 
  2. Data Science in Education: Agile Development to Support State Assessment Analyses
  3. Leveraging SEA Data around Student Performance: A Toolkit for State Leaders
  4. Math Badging in High School
  5. Analyzing the Landscape of Generative AI Applications in Classroom Assessment
  6. Examining Patterns of Curriculum-Embedded Assessment Use

Full project descriptions are available in the announcement, as well as on the Center's internship page

Qualifications:

The intern must have completed at least two years of doctoral coursework in educational measurement, curriculum studies, statistics, research methods, or a related field. Interns with documented previous research experience are preferred. Further, interns must document their ability to work independently to complete a long-term project. We have found that successful interns possess most of the following skills and knowledge (the importance of the level of skills and knowledge in each of the areas described below is dependent on the specific project):

  • Ability to work on a team under a rapid development model
  • A deep understanding of educational assessment and its uses, including policy and practice
  • Content knowledge in a relevant discipline (e.g., science, mathematics, language arts)
  • Depending on the project, working knowledge of statistical analysis through multivariate analyses as well as fluency with one or more statistical packages, e.g., SAS, SPSS, R
  • A solid understanding of research design
  • Psychometrics (both classical and IRT) with a demonstrated understanding of the principles of reliability and validity
  • An interest in applying technical skills and understanding major policy and practical issues
  • Excellent written and competent spoken English skills

Logistics: 

  • The internship is for 8 weeks at the Center’s Dover, New Hampshire office.  The internship will start in early June 2025; the intern and the mentor will determine the specific date.    

Support:

  • The Center will provide a stipend of $8000, a $2000 housing allowance, reasonable relocation expenses, and a $1000 travel stipend to support attendance at a conference in 2026 to present the results of the intern’s project (contingent upon acceptance of a conference proposal).

Dates:

  • Application Deadline: Materials must be submitted electronically (including letters of recommendation) to Sandi Chaplin at schaplin@nciea.org and received by February 7, 2025.
  • Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by March 10, 2025, regarding their candidacy.


Additional details, including application requirements, can be found within the Center's Internship Announcement and on the Center's website

The Center for Measurement Justice (CMJ)

Due: February 17, 2024 | Remote | Application Form

Position: CMJ Doctoral Student Internship 

Description:

The Center for Measurement Justice (CMJ) is a not-for-profit research organization dedicated to advancing the field of assessment in education, psychology, and medicine. Established in 2021, our mission is to conduct rigorous, evidence-based research to promote inclusive and fair assessment practices, with a particular focus on the needs of minoritized individuals. We engage in innovative assessment research funded by philanthropic organizations and government agencies and provide consulting services on culturally responsive assessment practices to testing organizations across the United States.

Internship Details

The CMJ research department has remote opportunities for two interns in assessment and psychometrics for the summer of 2025. As a member of our team, you will work alongside the Head of Research to conduct investigations on psychometric methodologies, research ethics, and assessment applications in education, psychology, and medicine. Interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in assessment research as well as develop conference proposals and manuscripts for publication under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The interns will also have the opportunity to participate in research team journal club meetings, attend webinars led by leading assessment experts, and write a CMJ-sponsored blog post on a pressing topic in the assessment field.

Essential Job Functions

Excellent presentation, organizational, time management, and collaboration skills. Ability to compose research proposals for submission to peer-reviewed conferences and contribute to manuscripts for publication under the supervision of a mentor. The capacity to work autonomously in a remote environment, but effectively as a member of a team. An attention to detail and the ability to meet internal deadlines is a must. 

Preferred Qualifications
Current enrollment in a relevant U.S. doctoral program such as educational measurement, psychometrics, quantitative psychology, health/clinical outcomes, or related fields in education, psychology, and health services. Completion of at least 2 years of coursework toward the doctoral program prior to the start of the internship. 
 
Internship Period
The internship will last eight weeks from June 2, 2025, to July 25, 2025. Interns will be expected to work 40 hours per week.
Selection Criteria
Selection will prioritize the alignment of applicant interests and experience with research projects. Diversity in interests and experiences is highly valued in our team, and we actively encourage students from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.
Benefits
The internship provides a stipend of $10,000 for the duration of the eight-week program. 
 
How to Apply
To apply for this internship, applicants should submit the following documents to the CMJ internship application form by February 17th, 2024: (a) a curriculum vitae; (b) an unofficial transcript from the applicant’s doctoral program; (c) a two-page personal statement explaining the applicant’s interest in CMJ, their relevant qualifications, and their career goals; (d) a writing sample of a research project highlighting English written communication skills; and (e) contact information for two references. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Members of the research team will review application materials to determine which candidates will be selected for an individual 30-minute interview. For any questions, please contact cmj@measurementjustice.org.

Cognia

Closed on December 8, 2024 | Hybrid | Job Posting 

Position: Psychometric Externship 

 

Description (Summary):

Cognia is granting up to two (2) externships (i.e., remote internships) for students working toward PhDs in appropriate graduate study programs. The primary focus of the program centers around an appropriate research project that each student chooses in consultation with Cognia psychometricians and researchers.

The externships are targeted for students whose interests focus on psychometric or measurement issues such as equating, item calibration, statistical models, response time, dimensionality issues, and scaling. For example, recent years have included projects on evaluating raters of open-response items, diagnosing student misconceptions on open-response items, modeling response time behavior, detecting unusual item response behavior in alternate assessments, detection of item parameter drift, and accuracy of routing in multistage tests.

An additional important component of the externship program is to help students gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the daily activities of Cognia psychometricians via a series of seminars that give a systematic deep dive into our psychometric practices.

Qualifications:

  • Current enrollment in a relevant doctoral program.
  • Completion of at least 2 years of coursework toward the doctorate prior to the internship program start date.
  • Currently residing in the United States.

 

Stipend:

  • The full compensation package includes a stipend, as well as transportation, accommodation, and meals during the Extern Festival Week.
  • Stipend: $7000

Dates:

  • Application Deadline: December 8th, 2024
  • Decision date: On or before January 17th, 2025
  • Externship starts February 3rd, 2025. The duration is 14 weeks with an end date of May 9th, 2025
  • Extern Festival Week: One week duration sometime in March or April 2025 when externs travel to Cognia offices for in-person networking and seminars. Exact dates to be determined based on extern availability.

Apply online through Congia's LinkedIn Posting.

Curriculum Associates

Due: February 8, 2025 | Remote | Job Posting

Position: Psychometric Assessment/Learning Solution

Description:

Curriculum Associates is a rapidly growing educational technology and publishing company committed to making classrooms better places for teachers and students. Our assessments provide valuable feedback to teachers and students and is used to route students into individualized instructional paths.

In this role at Curriculum Associates, you’ll support products that are designed to improve student outcomes in digital reading and mathematics, especially for students who are historically underserved. We believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. 

About the Internships

Curriculum Associates offers two Psychometric Summer Internships:

  • Psychometric Assessment Solutions Internship: Conduct operational psychometric analyses and/or research to support operational analyses for a computerized adaptive testing program. Work will support the operational assessment program.

  • Psychometric Learning Solutions Internship: Conduct research to improve knowledge on how students interact and benefit from our digital personalized instruction products using a variety of data sources and advanced analysis methods. Results of the research may inform decisions about personalized instruction product features and how we routinely analyze the data from these products.

Interns will have the opportunity to:

  • Manipulate and analyze the large datasets (millions of records!) at Curriculum Associates. These data include some of the most extensive assessment and instructional data in the nation.

  • Collaborate with other members of the assessment development and psychometrics teams. Attend regular team meetings and work closely with experienced researchers.

  • Gain a deep understanding of conducting research at the industry level, learn more about different teams working towards an educational product, work closely with experienced researchers, and observe day-to-day operations as a researcher at an educational technology company.

  • Be part of the conversations on how research results translate into product decisions. Experiences may include observing a Technical Advisory Committee meeting, collaborating with experts in other departments, presenting work at internal meetings, etc.

Research Project

Interns will focus on at least one major project. The project may be eligible for submission to a national conference at the end of the summer. Here are some examples of the types of projects that interns may work on:

  • Psychometrics Assessment Solutions:

    • Conduct IRT and CTT item analyses to aid in decision-making for the lifecycle of an item

    • Investigate and define the requirements of a representative equating sample for a computerized adaptive test (CAT) with a continuous field test design

    • Conduct an operational item bank analysis that informs future item development

    • Generate reliability and validity evidence in support of our technical documentation

    • Develop and evaluate a model for item difficulty modeling

  • Psychometrics Learning Solutions:

    • Investigate student engagement in digital personalized instruction lessons

    • Analyze and compare various methods of measuring engagement in personalized instruction products

    • Examine trends in student engagement over time or across products

    • Assess effectiveness of statistical techniques in addressing student disengagement in lessons

The project an intern works on will be determined based on current research needs and intern interests.

Who we're looking for:

Candidates for the internship will ideally have the following qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a doctorate in educational measurement, educational psychology, educational research, psychometrics, learning analytics, data science, or a related field. Candidates should have measurement-related coursework (i.e., classical test theory, item response theory) or applied measurement experience. Preference will be given to students with at least three years of doctoral-level coursework completed by the start of the internship.

  • Must have a strong interest in research that impacts student learning and/or applied psychometrics.

  • Preferred: Experience with data manipulation and analysis in R and/or SAS.

  • Must be located within the US for the duration of the internship.

Funding, Length, and Location of Internship

  • Interns will work remotely for eight weeks during the summer, ideally from June 9, 2025, to August 1, 2025. Some flexibility in the dates may be offered if needed.

  • Interns will be considered temporary employees of Curriculum Associates.

  • Interns work 40 hours/week and will be paid $30 per hour (equivalent to $9,600 for 8 weeks).

For additional details about the application, please see the job posting.

                    

Curriculum Associates

Due: February 15, 2025 | Remote | Application Form

Position: Efficacy and Implementation Research Intern

About Curriculum Associates

Curriculum Associates is a rapidly growing educational technology and publishing company committed to making classrooms better places for teachers and students. We are seeking a talented individual with strong research skills to join our Research team as a summer intern.

About the Research Team

Our research team conducts timely and rigorous research to support Curriculum Associates in delivering products and services that make classrooms a better place for teachers and students as well as to drive national conversations to help improve teaching and learning. ​We evaluate the efficacy of CA products and services and investigate “what works, for whom, under what sets of conditions” to maximize impact.

About the Internships

Curriculum Associates is seeking a current doctoral student or two with strong research skills to join our Efficacy and Implementation Research team as a summer intern. By applying your analytic mindset, technical skills, and a wide variety of statistical methodologies to one of the richest education datasets in the country, you will help answer pressing research questions that illustrate the impact of our educational programs on student learning and provide research and analytics to support state and local decision-makers.

Interns will have the opportunity to:

  • Manipulate and analyze the large datasets (millions of records) at Curriculum Associates. These data include some of the most extensive assessment and instructional data in the nation.
  • Collaborate with other members of the assessment development, psychometrics, user experience, and research teams. Attend regular team meetings and work closely with experienced researchers.
  • Gain experience with day-to-day operations as a researcher at an educational technology company. Experiences may include joining advisory committee meetings, team meetings, attending presentations geared toward a variety of stakeholders, collaborating with experts in other departments, presenting work at internal meetings, etc.

Research Project

Interns will focus on at least one major project. The project may be eligible for submission to a national conference at the end of the summer. Examples of past and possible future projects include the following:

  • Efficacy evaluations of Curriculum Associates products such as i-Ready Personalized Instruction, Magnetic Reading, or Fluency Flight
  • Investigations of the growth trajectories of early readers
  • Examination of differences in student usage or performance across student demographic groups, including students with disabilities and English learners
  • Longitudinal research regarding paths to proficiency for students identified as at-risk for falling behind
  • Examinations of state and national achievement and growth patterns.

The project an intern works on will be determined based on current research needs and intern interests.

Qualifications for Interns

Candidates for the internship will ideally have the following qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a doctorate in education research, public policy, or other quantitative social science discipline. Preference will be given to students with at least three years of doctoral-level coursework completed by the start of the internship.
  • Must have a strong interest in research that impacts student learning.
  • Preferred: Experience with data manipulation and analysis in R.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of any one of the following: hierarchical modeling, clustering or other data reduction techniques, and other complex statistical methods, efficacy, and/or evaluation techniques
  • Don’t think you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply anyway. Studies show underrepresented students do not apply for positions if they do not meet every qualification despite otherwise being highly qualified. If you think you would be a good fit for the role, please apply.

Funding, Length, and Location of Internship

  • Interns will work remotely for eight to twelve weeks during the summer, ideally from June 9, 2025, to August 1, 2025. Flexibility can be offered on the internship dates if needed.
  • Interns will be considered part-time temporary employees of Curriculum Associates.
  • Interns work 40 hours/week and will be paid $30 per hour (equivalent to $9,600 for 8 weeks).

Next Steps

  • Please provide the following information in your application:
    • A cover letter indicating your current research interests, the reason for your interest in this internship, and any previous experiences or coursework that have prepared you for this internship
    • A current resume / CV
    • An unofficial transcript

Applications must be submitted by February 14, 2025 at 5pm PT to be considered. Applications will not be reviewed prior to the application deadline. Potential interns will be interviewed by Zoom in March, with final selections made by the end of March.

For additional details, please see job posting.

Edmentum

Announcement Pending

Edmentum plans to release a call for a 2025 Psychometric Summer Internship in January or February, 2025. 

Educational Testing Service (ETS)

Due: January 17, 2025 | Hybrid | Job Posting 

Position: 2025 Ida Lawrence Research Summer Internship Program

Description
As 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.

Intern 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
  • Languages Research

Support:

  • 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). 

Dates:

  • Deadline: The application deadline is January 17th,  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.  

Additional details can be found in the application at: https://etscareers.submit4jobs.com/83080/#/jobDescription/361448/

Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO)

Due: January 15, 2025 | On Site in Alexandria, VA | Job Posting 

Position: Internship in Educational Measurement

  

Description: 

Interns are employed at HumRRO’s Corporate Headquarters in Alexandria, VA or in one of the remote offices depending on the available work. Internship tasks typically include literature review, synthesis, and analysis; survey and other instrument development and administration; and documentation of findings. HumRRO is looking for responsible, motivated team players with strong technical and communication skills to assist in our contract research activities. HumRRO project directors will provide technical supervision and mentoring to help make the most of each intern’s exposure to and experience with our applied research setting.

Additional benefits: In addition to their regular salary, all interns will also receive a housing stipend, PTO, and paid vacation days.

Each applicant must provide:

  • A curriculum vitae/detailed resume
  • A one-page personal statement of career goals and internship interests
  • Official transcript(s) of all graduate work
  • Contact information for two references (letters of recommendation are not needed)
  • Completed Statistical Packages and Data Analysis Questionnaire (link on website below)


Application Due Date:
Application materials due January 15, 2025

Applications should be emailed to: internship@humrro.org

Contact: For more information: https://www.humrro.org/corpsite/internships/

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

Due: March 16, 2025 | Hybrid | Application Form

Position: Psychometric Internship

Internship Description:

GMAC is pleased to offer a paid eight-week internship this year to one advanced graduate student motivated to conduct innovative research with the Test Development and Psychometrics Department. Possible research topics include (but are not limited to) response time modeling, speed exams, automated item generation, differential item functioning, non-cognitive assessment, applications of large language models for test development, adaptive testing, and adaptive learning. Please visit gmac.com for general information about the organization.

Program Details:

▪ Openings: 1
▪ Dates: Any period of 8 consecutive weeks between May 26th and September 26th
▪ Location: Hybrid - onsite at GMAC headquarters in Reston, VA for the first two weeks followed by either onsite or remote for the rest
▪ Stipend: $8,000 all-inclusive (intern is responsible for relocation, housing, transportation, and living expenses)
▪ Deliverable: In collaboration with an assigned mentor, intern is expected to produce original research submitted as a GMAC white paper and/or a conference proposal for NCME, AERA, IMPS, etc.

Eligibility:

▪ Current enrollment and good standing in a doctoral program in Educational Psychology, Quantitative Psychology, Statistics, or a related field
▪ At minimum two years of coursework in statistics and psychometrics, particularly covering the fundamentals of measurement theory
▪ Demonstrated potential for quality research (e.g., completed or on-going projects, master’s thesis, preliminary exam, conference presentations, publications)
▪ Experience in statistical programming (using R, Python, etc.)


Application:

▪ Materials: (1) CV/resume; (2) brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience, research interests, choice of internship period; (3) unofficial transcript; (4) one letter of recommendation
▪ Submit all materials as email attachments to psychometricresearch@gmac.com
▪ Deadline: March 16, 2025 - applicants will be notified of decisions by mid-April.

For additional details, and to apply online, see GMAC's job posting

National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)

Due: January 31, 2025 | Remote | Job Posting 

Position: Remote 2025 Summer Internship: Psychometrics and Data Science

Description:

NBME invites applications for multiple full-time remote internship positions for the Summer of 2025. Over an 8-week period, interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with NBME staff and interact with fellow graduate students as they complete a research project. The expected deliverable is an internal research presentation. Specific projects for the summer of 2025 will be discussed with applicants as part of the interview process.

Qualifications:

  • Active enrollment in a doctoral program in measurement, statistics, computer science, cognitive science, medical education, or related field.
  • Completion of at least one year of your PhD program by Summer 2025.
  • Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: statistics, measurement theory, natural language processing, data science, research design, IRT, and test development.
  • Working knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, Python, C#).
  • Interns will be assigned to one or more mentors and must be able to work independently.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. If selected, F-1 holders will need to apply for Curricular Practical Training authorization through their school's international student office and have a social security number for payroll purposes.
  • Must be eligible to work June 2-July 25, 2025. We are unable to shift the timeline of the internship program.
  • Must not have any competing employment throughout the duration of the internship.
  • Must be available between NBME core hours (10am-3pm Eastern Time).
     

Compensation: $45 per hour, amounting to a total stipend of $12,600 (35 hours per week). Additionally, all interns are eligible to receive up to $1,000 to support their attendance at a conference. This is not conditional on presenting at the conference.

Dates:  The deadline for applications is Friday, January 31, 2025. Applicants will be informed of final decisions by Friday, February 28, 2025.

Link to apply: https://nbme.applicantpro.com/jobs/3562778

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Due: February 1, 2025 | Hybrid | Job Posting

Position: NAEP Doctoral Student Internship 

Description:

Work directly with researchers and data scientists from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and American Institutes for Research (AIR) on National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) research. This 10-week internship program is aimed at current doctoral students in educational research, statistics, information science, sociology, psychology, economics, computer science, or other related fields.

Internship Goals:

Contribute to the NAEP program by engaging in innovative education research using NAEP data in topic areas such as psychometrics and statistical methods, process data, policy-relevant research, re-envisioning quantitative information (data visualization), and artificial intelligence (AI). 
Advance secondary analysis and methodological developments using data from NAEP.

Internship Details:

  • Paid 10-week program (starting early June 2025)
  • Remote work within the U.S. with some travel to Arlington, VA
  • Receive an AIR-issued laptop for project work
     

Qualifications:

  • Doctoral student at an accredited U.S. university in educational measurement, statistics, information science, sociology, psychology, economics, computer science, or other related field
  • At least two years of coursework in a doctoral program OR a master’s degree completed in a relevant field
  • Experience applying advanced statistical and/or psychometric methods
  • Experience analyzing data from large-scale surveys and assessment data with complex sampling design is an asset
    Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Proven experience with statistical software packages such as Mplus, Python, R, SAS, and Stata
  • For re-envisioning quantitative information applicants: demonstrable advanced experience with R and creating data visualizations using the software, as well as familiarity with developing reports.
  • For artificial intelligence applicants: familiarity with generative models like transformers (e.g., GPT-4) and cloud services, good understanding of ethical AI principles, experience with NLP methods such as topic modeling, and experience evaluating AI
    using appropriate metrics.
     

For more details, see the program flier and apply online at: https://jobs-airdc.icims.com/jobs/13232/naep-doctoral-student-intern-%28summer-2025%29/job?mode=view 

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Due: March 2, 2025 | Remote | Job Posting

Position: NCCPA Doctoral Student Internship 

Description:

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the only nationally recognized
certification organization for physician assistants (PAs). Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1974, NCCPA
provides certification programs that reflect standards for clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and other medical skills
and professional behaviors required upon entry into practice and throughout the careers of PAs. All U.S. states, the
District of Columbia, and U.S. territories rely on NCCPA certification as a criterion for initial licensure or regulation of
PAs. More than 200,000 PAs have been certified by NCCPA since 1975. NCCPA is accredited by the National
Commission for Certifying Agencies and has been recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as 2024 Top
Workplaces in the Region. To learn more about NCCPA, please visit https://www.nccpa.net/.

Internship Details

NCCPA offers an eight-week internship in summer 2025 for students working toward their Ph.D. in psychometrics (or
other relevant fields), with at least two years of graduate coursework. This program is scheduled to begin in June and
conclude by the end of August. While interns will work remotely, during the first week of the internship, they will work
closely with the psychometric team to develop a research plan for the remaining weeks. This initial project development
week may be at the NCCPA offices in Johns Creek, GA, conditions permitting. Over the following weeks, interns will
convene weekly virtual meetings with their mentor(s) to discuss progress and address questions. All finalized deliverables
will be provided to NCCPA after the internship.

Research Projects

During the program, interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in operational psychometric tasks involved in
administering and scoring a certification assessment and to take the lead, in collaboration with psychometric staff, on a
research project that supports NCCPA’s exam-related research agenda. Current topics of interest to NCCPA revolve
primarily around longitudinal assessment. Specific areas of interest include

  • Adaptive testing
  • Natural language processing and machine learning projects
  • Response time modeling
  • New item type on digital assessments
  • Application of LLMs on Automated item generation
  • Detecting bias in test content
  • Detecting compromised test content
  • Studies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in testing
  • Performance Growth modeling on high-stakes exams

The research effort will include submitting a proposal to NCME, AERA, or a similar conference, culminating in a
research paper that can be delivered at a conference.

Application Details

A complete application includes a curriculum vitae, a student copy of graduate school transcript
(does not need to be an official transcript), two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose describing your
interest in our internship as well as your interest and qualifications in one or more of our research areas of interest listed
above. Application materials may be emailed or mailed to NCCPA and must be received by March 2nd, 2025. NCCPA
will announce the recipients of the internship award on March 21st, 2025.

Materials and questions should be submitted to Yanlin Jiang; National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants; 12000 Findley Road, Suite 200; Johns Creek, GA, 30097; Email: yanlinj@nccpa.net.

Stipend and Other Financial Assistance

The award includes an $8,000 stipend. Conference travel will be offset, and travel/lodging for trips to the NCCPA offices will be reimbursed in accordance with NCCPA’s policies.

Link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=95f44138-584e-4596-919d-a00b1adb4bed&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=9203004770435_1&&source=EN

Microsoft

Due: December 18, 2024, open until filled | On Site in Redmond, WA and NYC, NY | Job Posting

Position: Research Intern - STAC (Sociotechnical Alignment Center)

Description (Summary): 

The Sociotechnical Alignment Center (STAC) is a team of researchers, applied scientists, and linguists in Microsoft Research (MSR) who represent part of the research pillar of Microsoft’s Responsible AI efforts. Founded within Microsoft Research in 2022, STAC’s mission is to guide the sociotechnical alignment of AI systems, with a particular emphasis on measuring risks, capabilities, performance, and other properties of these systems.

STAC is looking to hire several Research Interns in Redmond and NYC to conduct research on measuring risks, capabilities, performance, and other properties of AI systems, with a focus on “generative” or “general purpose” systems. STAC’s approach to evaluation is grounded in measurement theory from the social sciences and in statistics. STAC is especially interested in candidates with expertise in theoretical and methodological approaches that can be applied to help advance and mature the field of AI system evaluation. Prior experience with AI system evaluation specifically is not required. We especially encourage applications from candidates interested in topics including but not limited to: applications of methodologies from psychometrics and educational testing to the design and validation of evaluations (including methods such as item response theory, factor analysis, and other latent variable models); measurement theory from the social sciences; reliability of generative AI systems and generative AI system evaluation; validity of generative AI system evaluation; improving human and automated annotation methods for use in evaluation; participatory methods in measurement (including how different stakeholders interpret/work with/set goals for AI system measurement).


Preferred and Required Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant PhD program.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct original research.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers and product development teams.
  • Proficient interpersonal skills, cross-group, and cross-culture collaboration.
  • Ability to think unconventionally to derive creative and innovative solutions.
     

Stipend:

  • The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 - $12,880 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $8,480 - $13,920 per month.

Application Deadline: December 18th, 2024, with applications accepted until all positions are filled

For additional detail, and to apply online, see Microsoft's job posting

Pearson

Due: February 28, 2025 | Remote | Job Posting

Position: Associate Research & Psychometric Analyst - Intern

Description (Summary): 

Pearson is offering an 8-week internship in the summer of 2025 for two doctoral students with outstanding psychometric skills who wish to gain experience in large-scale educational assessment. The internship will include hands-on experience working with operational K–12 assessments. Specific activities may include various aspects of assessment development, item analysis, standard setting, and technical reporting.

Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of Pearson research scientists to:

  1. Gain applied experience on many of the tasks involved in supporting an operational K–12 assessment contract;
  2. Enhance understanding of ways to collaborate and communicate about educational measurement


Qualifications:

  • Interns should be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in educational measurement, educational statistics, educational psychology, or a similar program.

  • At least two years of doctoral-level coursework must be completed prior to the summer of 2024.

  • Interns should have strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Pearson summer interns may not participate in other summer internship or externship programs concurrently.

Stipend:

The award includes a $9,000 stipend.

Dates:

All application materials must be received by February 28, 2025. Internship awards will be announced by March 28, 2025.

For additional detail, and to apply online, see Pearson's job posting.