Summer Virtual Internship Program 2024

About the Program

The BAD Lab Summer Virtual Internship provides a student-centered, culturally-sustaining internship experience for undergraduate students pursuing research in Black language and culture in the language sciences. This internship would support their pursuit of advanced research and graduate study in linguistics and education. Interns will gain broad training in quantitative and qualitative research skills, along with 1:1 mentorship catered to their individual interests. Specifically, they will attend weekly seminars on fundamentals of research ethics, qualitative inquiry, quantitative sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and community-based participatory research. In addition, they will work closely with Dr. Charity Hudley and a postdoctoral scholar or graduate student to develop an independent research proposal. Post-doctoral and graduate mentors will be from linguistics and education programs at Stanford University and other partner universities. The program will culminate with each intern presenting their work to an interdisciplinary audience.

Key Information

• Rising juniors and seniors are eligible to apply.
• The entire program will be held virtually.
• The program runs for 8 weeks, June 17- August 09, 2024
• The program is a full time commitment, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm PDT. (Exceptions will be made for students who attend the LSA Linguistic Institute).
• Students will be compensated $625/week ($5,000 total) for their participation in the program.

The BAD Lab Summer Internship Program is supported in part by the NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program (Award #2228283).

How to Apply

To apply, please see the instructions below. All applications are due Monday, March 11, 2024 by 5pm PDT. All materials should be sent on or before the deadline to Dr. Ramon Stephens at stephr5@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)

This essay should state your short-term and long-term professional goals and explain why you are applying for this opportunity to study Black language and culture in particular. You should discuss how the experiences afforded by the BAD Lab Summer Internship program align with your goals and how your academic background has prepared you to benefit from the program. You should explicitly state your interest in and experience with the fields of  linguistics and education. We encourage you to visit our bios to get an idea of current research interests and projects.

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 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 Dr. Ramon Stephens at stephr5@stanford.edu and should be addressed to Associate Dean Anne H. Charity Hudley, Stanford Graduate School of Education. 

For fullest consideration, all application materials should be sent on or before the deadline to Dr. Ramon Stephens at stephr5@stanford.edu.  Applicants may be contacted via email and/or telephone within a few weeks of their application submission for further information or material. Finalists will be interviewed via Zoom.