Student Research Fellows Internship: Accepting Applications

What: Student Research Fellows Internship
Pay: $20/hr
Where: Remote
Dates: June 22 to July 31, 2026
Hours: 40 hours a week

Set yourself apart by exploring the development of inventors through the ‘lens’ of qualitative research. Past participants said that being part of our research enhanced their capacity for human centered design and valuing diverse perspectives and cultural insights.

The Lemelson-MIT Program (LMIT) is hiring up to six MIT students to assist with our qualitative research into identifying capacity, challenges, and opportunities for Invention Education across LMIT’s regional partnerships.

Student Fellows will gain foundational knowledge of qualitative research methods, ethnography, designing and conducting interviews, as well as analyzing and reporting qualitative data.

Our student researchers will also have opportunities to hear from former MIT Student Fellows, as well as experts in the field with a background in qualitative and UX research.

Accepted students will be paid $20 per hour and will be expected to work up to 40 hours per week across a six-week period from June 22–July 31, 2024.

Application preference is given for those who apply prior to April 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET. Positions will be first come, first served after this date.

In support of LMIT’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups to apply.

Here's what a 2025 Student Fellow had to say:

"Being a Student Research Fellow was an incredibly rewarding experience—I especially enjoyed working with the staff and connecting with other fellows. I gained valuable skills in qualitative research methods and had the opportunity to present our work at the TQR conference." 

Apply here.