Summer Internship Program 2025

About the Program

The BAD Lab Summer Internship Program provides a student-centered, culturally-sustaining research experience for students across multiple academic stages, including high school, undergraduate, early master's, and early doctoral levels. This program supports students pursuing advanced research in Black language and culture across disciplines such as linguistics, education, law, queer studies, academic publishing, and related fields. Interns will focus on the development of specific research tasks within ongoing projects led by graduate student researchers in the BAD Lab. The internship is designed to provide comprehensive training in research methods while fostering mentorship relationships between students and emerging scholars. By collaborating on active research projects, interns will receive hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful scholarship.

The application period for the 2025 Summer Internship Program has now closed. 

Key Information

• High school, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students are eligible to apply.
• Positions may be remote or involve some in-person work or outings, depending on the specific project and applicant location. (Remote applicants will be considered for all listings if you are not located in the Palo Alto area) 
• The program runs for 8 weeks, from June 23 to August 14, 2025.
• Positions are part-time, with hours varying by project.
• Participants will be compensated for no more than 20 hours of work per week over 8 weeks, totaling $2,500 paid in two lump sums (projects which require less than 20 hours per week will be prorated based on this amount accordingly)

How to Apply

To apply, please see the instructions below. All applications are due February 15, 2025 by 5pm PST. All materials should be sent on or before the deadline to Ms. Mia Harris at miaharris@stanford.edu 

Note: You can download these instructions as an accessible Word file or PDF:   

1. Statement of Purpose (1 page, single-spaced, 12pt font)

Please state your short-term and long-term professional goals and explain why you are applying for this opportunity to study Black language and culture. Additionally, specify which project(s) you are interested in, why you are interested in them, and how they align with your goals. Discuss how your academic background and prior experiences have prepared you to benefit from this program. We encourage you to read the bios of the researchers and the descriptions for each project carefully to better inform your application.

2. Personal Statement (1 page, single-spaced, 12pt font)

This is your chance to tell the committee about yourself as a person in ways that may not be visible in your other materials: any challenges you’ve overcome in getting to or getting through college, any achievements or accomplishments that you’re especially proud of, anything in your personal background that prepares you for this opportunity. This statement and the statement of purpose are equally important.

3. University Transcript (unofficial is okay)  

4. Résumé/Curriculum Vitae

You can submit either one, not both.

Résumé:

This is a document of no more than two pages summarizing your education, work, research, and/or volunteer experience relevant to the program.

CV:

This is an extensive summary of your cumulative experiences. The CV should provide a more detailed account of your education, work, research, and/or volunteer experience, including any publications, public presentations, and/or other academic accomplishments. It may be as long as you wish. Note: A résumé is easier to put together, but a CV gives you more space to say whatever you want to say.

5. Two Faculty Letters of Recommendation.

You should request letters from any two college-level faculty members or teachers (if you are in high school) who can speak to your academic and research potential, as well as the character traits that facilitate your ability to succeed in a new environment. All letters should be sent directly from the recommenders to Ms. Mia Harris at miaharris@stanford.edu and should be addressed to Associate Dean Anne H. Charity Hudley, Stanford Graduate School of Education. 

To be considered, all application materials (including letters of recommendation) should be sent on or before the deadline to Ms. Mia Harris at miaharris@stanford.edu.  Applicants may be contacted via email and/or telephone shortly after their application submission for further information or material. Finalists will be interviewed via Zoom.