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How much do summer design researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer design researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Design Researcher vs Design Researcher?

AspectSummer Design ResearcherDesign Researcher
CredentialsTypically students or early-career professionals, often pursuing related degreesUsually requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in design, human-computer interaction, psychology, or related fields
Work EnvironmentTemporary, internship-based, often in tech or design firms during summerFull-time, year-round roles in various industries including tech, healthcare, and retail
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in tech companies, design agencies, or research labs during summer internshipsAcross multiple industries with ongoing research projects

In summary, a Summer Design Researcher is a temporary internship role focused on gaining experience during summer, often held by students. A Design Researcher is a full-time professional responsible for user research and insights throughout the year. Both roles require similar foundational skills but differ mainly in duration and experience level.

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Graduate Research Intern - Summer Development Fellow

Graduate Research Intern - Summer Development Fellow

HighScope Educational Research Foundation

Ypsilanti, MI

$30/hr

Temporary, Internship

Posted 17 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Early Childhood Development (ECD) team members via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and/or in-person.

  • Provide high-level reviews on curriculum resources and professional learning courses.

  • Support course design and redesign, including building and uploading courses.


Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under the direct supervision of an Early Childhood Specialist, the Summer Development Fellow will support HighScope’s projects focused on updating and enhancing the HighScope preschool curriculum. This fellowship is specifically intended for practitioners—such as teachers, coaches, and administrators—who typically work during the school year and are interested in gaining or strengthening their experience in curriculum development and professional learning design.
Fellows spend the summer working closely with the Early Childhood Development (ECD) team to ensure updates and enhancements are innovative and meaningful for the current needs of preschool educators and the children they serve. Fellows work four days per week (32 hours total) for an eight-week period at a rate of $30 per hour. The fellowship runs from June 2026 through September 2026, with the final schedule determined in coordination with the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
  • Collaborate with Early Childhood Development (ECD) team members via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and/or in-person at HighScope Educational Research Foundation.
  • Provide high-level reviews on curriculum resources and professional learning courses.
  • Support course design and redesign, including building and uploading courses.
  • Pilot and test new resources and organize feedback.
  • Develop and organize project spreadsheets and pages.
  • Conduct research interviews and/or facilitate focus groups.
  • Develop summaries of current research or field work (i.e., themes from interviews).
  • Develop/review deliverables (presentations, reports, activities, etc.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:
Recent preschool classroom experience using the HighScope Curriculum; 3 years in the classroom using the HighScope Curriculum preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the HighScope Curriculum.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
  • Ability to work both independently and in teams.
  • Organizational skills to support project tasks and timelines (prioritization, attention to detail, etc.)
Other Qualifications/Requirements (i.e., Licenses/Certifications, Travel, Lifting, etc.):
  • Physical actions performed frequently: typing, sitting, standing, walking, reading, conversing, navigating stairs.
  • Central Registry Clearance.
NEXT STEPS

If interested in this position, please submit the following materials to LVinande@highscope.org by Tuesday, June 23rd. Please include Summer Development Fellow in the subject line of your email. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
  1. Resume
  2. List of previous specific HighScope Learning Events you participated in
  3. Brief narrative (250 words or less) detailing how you use the HighScope Curriculum
  4. Brief narrative (250 words or less) sharing why you are interested in a curriculum/professional learning position and/or what you hope to gain