Internship Program
Intern with Michigan Language Assessment
The Michigan Language Assessment summer internship program provides professional training and research opportunities to graduate students. The primary selection criteria are the applicant’s qualifications and experience, as well as how well the applicant’s interests match with our priorities.
Successful applicants work closely with Michigan Language Assessment teams on English language assessment tasks and projects that are appropriate to their interests and skills. The specific content and goals of each internship are determined on an individual basis.
For questions about the internship program or the application, email research@michiganassessment.org.
Quick Facts About the Internship Program
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Applications must be submitted by March 17, 2025, using the online application form.
A complete application must include: contact information for two academic/professional references, a statement of purpose, a CV, and unofficial or official copies of graduate transcripts.
Application Submission Opening: February 2025
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025
Offers Made: End of April 2025
Internship Dates: Mid-June through Mid-August 2025
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants are invited to participate in a short online interview. Graduate students with a passion for language assessment and who are pursuing degrees in linguistics, education, psychology, psychometrics, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Internship Details
Interns are involved in activities at our Ann Arbor office related to the design and construction of language assessments, which may include item writing and review, quality assurance activities, and test development projects. Interns also have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of test review and research activities, which may include research design, data collection and analysis, and documenting results.
Internships take place from June through August, and they typically last 10 weeks. Interns receive a salary of up to $3,000 per month, prorated based on internship length. In accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, successful applicants must show proof of their legal right to be employed in the United States.
All interns sign a nondisclosure agreement at the start of the internship. Interns who participate in research projects also sign an agreement confirming the security of data and materials and the terms and conditions governing the publication of research results. Interns must also prepare a work report at the conclusion of their internship.
