Pepperdine-Edify Educational Research Scholars /PEERS/ Internship

The Pepperdine-Edify Educational Research Scholars (PEERS) is a research internship program for GSEP doctoral students to engage with Edify to improve educational outcomes for students in low-fee schools in Africa and Latin America. Edify (Edify is a global Christ-centered nonprofit that serves low-fee schools throughout Africa and Latin America. Currently, Edify works with over 40,000 schools and is operational in 16 countries. Edify’s vision is to see flourishing, godly nations as a result of children receiving a quality, Christ-centered education in their own communities.Edify focuses on three primary areas – microfinance, training, and education technology – to support local school proprietors in improving and expanding sustainable, Christ-centered education in their communities. Research InternshipEdify analyzes and reports on OneTest literacy data ( collected at their partner schools in Africa and Latin America. As the data set grows and Edify’s analysis needs expand, a team of graduate students are needed to support the data analysis and reporting process. Specific tasks include:• Statistical analysis• Analysis at the school-, country-, and global-levels to understand patterns and relationships present in the OneTest reading variables (e.g., letter sounds, vocabulary, comprehension)• Strategy and recommendations• Based on the results of the analysis, providing relevant, evidence-based recommendations for improving literacy outcomes in low-fee schools• Support the preparation of local guidebooks based on results of OneTest• Contextually-relevant capacity building• Providing training and capacity building, as requested, to Edify staff who coach school leaders and teachers in their use of evidence-based literacy strategiesInternship Details• Compensation:This is an unpaid research internship• Format: Fully remote.All work will be conducted online, with regular virtual meetings• Cohort Size:4 - 5 interns will be selected• Time Commitment: Minimum of 5 hours per week, including participation in biweekly team meetings and monthly review meetings with Edify’s project leadExpected Benefits to Participating Graduate Students• Strengthen data analysis and research skills working with real-world education data• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced researchers as a member of a collaborative team• Opportunity to contribute to the work of low-fee school leaders in Africa and Latin America by providing them with data-driven insights and recommendations that they can use directly in the improvement of their schools• Gain a deeper understanding of global educational issues, especially those affecting learners and educators in developing countriesAdditional Internship Requirements• Completion of Edify’s Safeguarding Course (approx.1 hour)• Signing of non-disclosure agreement related to use of school data (e.g., data not to be shared with other parties, data only to be used for approved research purposes)• Participation in the Intern Orientation (October 2025) and Research Showcase (March 2026)Internship Timeline• Information Webinar: Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30pm - 6:30pm PT• Applications Due: Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 11:59pm PT• Decision Notification: Friday, October 17, 2025• Intern Orientation: Saturday, October 25, 2025• Internship Duration: October 27, 2025 – March 20, 2026 (~5 months)• Research Showcase: End of March 2026Eligibility• GSEP doctoral students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:• The applicant should (a) have completed or be currently enrolled in a course on quantitative analysis [EDD/EGLC 734]; OR (b) have previous professional experience in conducting quantitative analysis.• The applicant should be available to dedicate a minimum of 5 hours per week to internship-related tasks• The applicant should demonstrate a clear interest in global education issues and share Edify’s mission to support schools in developing countries to provide sustainable, Christ-centered education in their communities. Application Instructions• Complete the online application available at:• Upload your Cover Letter & Resume in the applicationContact InformationDr. Seung Lee, Assistant Professor of Education, GSEP ([email protected])Dr.Amanda Forbes, Vice President, Christ-Centered Education, Edify ([email protected])Original job Pepperdine-Edify Educational Research Scholars /PEERS/ Internship posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. Apply tot his job