Thank you for your interest in pursuing an internship opportunity with the PhD Plus program!
PhD Plus provides Master's students and advanced doctoral students with the opportunity to pursue an internship with a University office or external partner. The intent of these internships is to engage and develop students’ professional competencies beyond those typically addressed within their academic training. Our goal is to provide students with substantive exposure to activities that will render them more distinct and versatile on both the academic and non-academic job market while also broadening their career options.
OVERVIEW FOR 2024-2025
In order to incorporate professional development within the standard timeframe for obtaining a graduate degree, these internships are limited to an average of twenty hours per week during the ten-week summer period and ten hours of effort per week during the twenty-week academic semester-length assistantship period. The internship provides $6,120 in support during the summer or per academic semester.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Internship postings and the application form will go live Thursday, February 1, 2024 and will close Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Selected finalists will be invited to interview with the internship sponsors following the application deadline. Hiring decisions will be finalized by May. Students may submit materials for up to two internships, but note that they will only be hired for one position. A separate packet must be submitted for each internship that you're applying for (the only document that will change in each packet will be the statement of interest).
Application materials must include:
1. An updated resume or CV (including academic and professional experience) - maximum 3 pages
2. A 400-500-word statement of interest in a particular internship. Topics may include: a) Why are you interested in this internship (please specify your site of interest)? b) How will it contribute to your career and professional development? c) What skills are you hoping to gain through this experience?
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For Propose Your Own (PYO) option only: The PhD Plus
PYO Internship Request Form must be completed by your proposed internship site/mentor.
Note: Once PhD Plus has received your complete application, you will be sent an Acknowledgement of Support form for your application that must be signed by your faculty advisor and Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) in order to be eligible for an internship.
PLEASE UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN A SINGLE PDF (PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME IN THE FILE) AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.