Research and Development Intern

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The Center for Applied Linguistics is seeking a research and development intern for the spring semester of 2026.

The intern will report to the Senior Research Assistant of the Multilingual Multimodal Science Inventory (M2-Si) Project. Learning objectives for the internship include: coordinating classroom observations; data cleaning, entry, and analysis; conducting research that contributes to a larger research project; and other research duties as assigned.

This is a paid internship opportunity, and the intern will be expected to contribute 20 hours per week for the duration of the spring semester. This is a virtual internship opportunity.

We Are Seeking Individuals Who

• Are currently enrolled in a bachelor-level program (master-level is a plus);
• Are eligible to work in the US;
• Can demonstrate strong background knowledge around assessment, science, and multilingual learner education
• Have strong communication, research, and organizational skills
  
  

Candidates who are biliterate in English and an additional language are preferred.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest and a resume/cv to jobs@cal.org. To ensure that your application is correctly routed, please use “CAL 2026 Spring Intern” as your subject line. Applications are routed automatically; applications with a different subject line will not be forwarded for review. Applications should be submitted by December 15, 2025.

CAL is located in Washington, D.C. For this position, the employee may choose to work in their preferred combination of in person at the D.C. office in a hoteling capacity, or remotely (up to 100% remote). CAL does not compensate or reimburse candidates for relocation expenses. This position is not open to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, or the U.S. Territories.

CAL internships provide an opportunity for qualified individuals interested in language, linguistics, language testing, and related areas to gain experience working with CAL professional staff. Interns gain hands-on experience working on projects and build professional connections.

CAL posts available internship opportunities on this page. Internships may take place at any time during the year, but many occur during the summer months.

• There is no minimum or maximum length of service.
• Internships may be remote or in person depending on the project.
• CAL internships are paid positions.
• We are unable to respond to general inquiries about internships. Check this site for more information about available opportunities.
  
  

NOTE: CAL’s recruitment of interns will follow the same Equal Employment regulations as recruitment for staff and will not discriminate in selection based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. In accordance with INS regulations, all successful intern applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.

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The mission of the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is to advance language learning and cultural understanding by serving as a trusted source for language research, policy analysis, and culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogical resources. Through its work, CAL offers educational solutions that aim at supporting multilingualism, improving equitable access to education and advocating for language learning opportunities for all students.