Assessment Research Intern

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 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.

Position Description

The CMJ research department has remote opportunities for up to four interns interested in educational and/or psychological assessment for the summer of 2025. As a member of our team, you will work alongside research faculty and assessment professionals 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. 

Essential Job Functions

Excellent presentation, organizational, time management, and collaboration skills. 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. undergraduate program such as education, psychology, sociology, health services, or related fields. Completion of at least 1 year of coursework toward the undergraduate degree prior to the start of the internship. 

Internship Period

The internship will last eight weeks from June 1, 2026 to July 24, 2026 (note. There can be some flexibility in the dates). Interns will be expected to work 40 hours per week.

Compensation

The internship provides a stipend of $5,000 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: (a) a resume; (b) an unofficial transcript from the applicant’s undergraduate program; (c) a two-page personal statement explaining the applicant’s interest in CMJ, their relevant qualifications, and their career goals; 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 individual 30-minute interview. For any questions, please contact jennrand@umich.edu.