INTERNSHIP RESEARCH
Summary: Our Research Internship Program provides learning opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in gaining research experience and learning about autism spectrum disorder throughout the lifespan. Research interns will gain experience similar to that of research assistants in a university social science research lab including training in ethical research conduct data entry data collection observation of evidencebased and/or experimental behavioral interventions for ASD literature reviews and various other administrative tasks that are critical to the research process. Exceptional research interns may have the opportunity to coauthor manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.
Interns must commit to at least 10 volunteer hours per week for a minimum of 9 months. We review applications on a rolling a basis.
Requirements: - Must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age
- Current college student current graduate student or recent college graduate
- Strong verbal and written communication time management organizational and problemsolving skills
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Experience with applied settings with individuals on the autism spectrum or other developmental disability a plus
- Must submit to a 10year background check
- Internship is unpaid
To apply:
- Please submit your unofficial transcript and 1page singlespaced personal statement indicating why you are applying for this program and how this research internship will help you to achieve your career goals to Stephen James.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
| Required Experience:
Intern