AEA Graduate Education Diversity Internship (GEDI) Program 2026–2027

The GEDI Program is a paid professional development internship for graduate students in the United States that combines an internship placement with seminars, mentorship, and networking. It is designed to support students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in building skills in research, evaluation, and culturally responsive practice. The program includes a $15,000 stipend, travel reimbursements for required in-person components, mentorship, and access to a national network of evaluation professionals.

Paid internship experience, mentorship from professionals, training seminars, webinars, networking opportunities, and access to a national network of evaluation professionals.

Open to students currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in the United States who have completed at least one full year of graduate coursework and are eligible to work for pay in the United States.

Prepare essays, a professional reference letter, academic advisor support, and a CV; finalists may be invited for interviews; apply via the official AEA website.