Summer Internship
Organization 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 justice-oriented assessment practices.
Internship Description
CMJ invites applications from doctoral students in the field of educational measurement/psychometrics for its 2026 summer internship program. Interns will work closely with mentors on specific research projects for 8-10 weeks during the summer. 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. A description of available projects can be found here.
Essential Job Functions
Excellent 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, or related fields in education and psychology. 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 during the 2026 summer (with some flexibility with respect to start/end dates). Interns will be expected to work 40 hours per week (full-time). Interns must have no other work commitments during the internship period.
Selection Criteria
Selection will prioritize the alignment of applicant interests and experience with research projects. Diversity in interests and experiences is highly valued, and we actively encourage students from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.
Highlights from 2024 Summer Internship Experiences
“I have acquired advanced knowledge in mentorship for doctoral students, program evaluation research methodologies, survey item development, and manuscript writing. Specifically, I have gained expertise in designing surveys effectively to enhance response rates. Engaging in program evaluation studies and studying mentorship strategies represent significant achievements that will be instrumental in shaping my future career.”
– Roti Chakraborty
“I learned more about cultural responsive education in engineering education contexts, and the guidelines of technology-based assessments. About skills, the internship allowed me to improve my writing skills as well as improve my abilities to work with other experts in the field.“
– Sandra Camargo
“I learned a great deal about communication from my adviser. I think it was important for me. Furthermore, my adviser always inspired me to collaborate with other researchers, scholars, and research professionals. I learned a great deal from these interactions.“
– Mehdi Rajeb
“I realized that the goal to reduce or eliminate construct-irrelevant variance in assessment development is not only difficult to achieve but also problematic, depending on the way the construct is defined. By attempting to exclude cultural aspects from assessment items, developers may inadvertently assume an “average” student – more specifically, a white middle-class student. This can result in assessments that do not represent the experiences and knowledge of students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.”
– Wallace Pinto Junior
Payment
The internship provides a stipend of $10,000 for the duration of the program. The first payment of $5,000 will be issued at the start of the internship, and the second payment will be issued after the successful completion of the program. Students are required to write a summary of tasks performed, have it signed by their mentor, and submit it to CMJ prior to the final payment being made. While not required, award recipients are encouraged to share their insights as a feature on CMJ’s website.
The internship application timeline is as follows:
February 15th, 2026
Application Deadline
February 15th - March 1st, 2026
Application Review
March 1st - March 15th, 2026
Semi-finalist interviews with CMJ staff
March 15th - April 1st, 2026
Finalist interviews with project mentors
April 15th, 2026
All internship offers are made
April 30th, 2026
Deadline to Accept Internship Offer
May 13th - June 10th, 2026
Internships Start (depending on a specific project)
How To Apply
To apply for this internship, applicants should submit the following documents via the CMJ Summer Internship application form by February 15, 2025: (a) a curriculum vitae; (b) an unofficial transcript from the applicant’s doctoral program; (c) a research statement explaining the applicant’s research interests and relevant qualifications (please indicate in statement the specific project(s) of interest); and (d) 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 initial interview. For any questions, please contact cmj@measurementjustice.org.
Highlights from 2024 Summer Internship Experiences
“I have acquired advanced knowledge in mentorship for doctoral students, program evaluation research methodologies, survey item development, and manuscript writing. Specifically, I have gained expertise in designing surveys effectively to enhance response rates. Engaging in program evaluation studies and studying mentorship strategies represent significant achievements that will be instrumental in shaping my future career.”
– Roti Chakraborty
“I learned more about cultural responsive education in engineering education contexts, and the guidelines of technology-based assessments. About skills, the internship allowed me to improve my writing skills as well as improve my abilities to work with other experts in the field.“
– Sandra Camargo
“I learned a great deal about communication from my adviser. I think it was important for me. Furthermore, my adviser always inspired me to collaborate with other researchers, scholars, and research professionals. I learned a great deal from these interactions.“
– Mehdi Rajeb
“I realized that the goal to reduce or eliminate construct-irrelevant variance in assessment development is not only difficult to achieve but also problematic, depending on the way the construct is defined. By attempting to exclude cultural aspects from assessment items, developers may inadvertently assume an “average” student – more specifically, a white middle-class student. This can result in assessments that do not represent the experiences and knowledge of students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.”
– Wallace Pinto Junior
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