Ida Lawrence Research Internship Summer 2026

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.Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress 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.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 completing the program, you'll have the opportunity to present your findings to teams across Research.ProjectsYou'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 planperforming a literature review and developing new frameworkslearning specialized procedures or software, if requiredworking with dataconducting various psychometric and statistical analyses with real or simulated datapreparing a conference proposaldrafting a research report and documenting research instrumentspresenting your findings to teams across ResearchSelectionThe 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.Research ProgramsIntern research projects will be aligned with one of the following 10 research programs:Inventing a New Paradigm for Personalized Assessment in the Service of EquityAssessment of Complex SkillsInnovations in Literacy and Communication AssessmentsInnovations in Interactive Digital AssessmentsValidity, Fairness and Ethics in AIGetting More from Large Scale AssessmentsPolicy Research on Human Capital and EducationUnderstanding Teaching PathwaysK-16 ResearchLanguage ResearchPLEASE NOTE: This application is a multi-step process. Once you submit your application, please check your email for the next steps. A complete application will include the following:A resumeA copy of your graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)Two complete recommendation forms.#LI-NK1#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)AI/Machine learningAssessment, measurement, psychometrics, psychometric modelingCognitive or learning sciencesEducationLinguistics and applied linguisticsProcess data and analysisPsychologyQualitative research methodsStatistics and data science, computational statisticsUser experience/User interfaceWorkforceInternship Details and DatesDeadline: The application deadline is January 31st, 2026.Decisions: You'll be notified of selection decisions by March 15th, 2026.Duration: The internship will be eight weeks long and occur from June 2nd,2026, to July 25th,2026.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.CompensationThe 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).ETS is mission driven and action orientedWe are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growthAs a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to youETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.