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01 / Find your starting point
First-year through senior.
Real requirements, not a guessing game.
A more specific starting point
Paid pathways. Transfer routes.
A summer of research.
Find pathways whose official sources establish pay or a stipend, then check the selected placement's actual package. This is a curated program shortlist—not a live list of open, guaranteed-paid job offers.
Explore the collection The focused edit / 02Your institution type matters. This shortlist highlights pathways whose official guidance includes community-college or associate-degree routes, with program-specific conditions explained rather than assumed.
Explore the collection The focused edit / 03A research summer should help you investigate a question and learn with supervision. Compare the work, eligibility, and funding—not just the institution name. Some listings are research programs rather than conventional company internships.
Explore the collection The focused edit / 04Start with programs that explicitly name Summer 2027, then verify that the opening is still active and that its graduation, enrollment, location, and citizenship or authorization rules fit you. This is a reviewed shortlist, not a claim that every 2027 internship is open.
Explore the collectionThe application calendar
Published cutoffs, time zones, and a calendar you can take with you.
A clearer shortlist
Requirements, pay, and preparation. Side by side, without the tab chaos.
Your preparation timeline
Turn a target date into a plan. Take its checklist and calendar with you.
02 / The college directory
Sorted by earliest program-level undergraduate entry. Unknown minimums stay visible.
Earliest undergraduate entry: year 1
A spring museum education internship for New York City undergraduate residents, with training and up to ten work hours per week.
Spring 2027 opens Oct 5Hands-on technical and nontechnical internships and co-ops supporting products, operations, design, marketing, hardware, software, and services.
Live student role searchA ten-week research fellowship built around finding a Caltech mentor and co-developing a proposal before applying.
Check next Caltech cycleAn immersive robotics research program for undergraduates who will have two full-time college semesters before the summer and at least one afterward.
Check next RISS applicationA nine-week summer research cohort in the biological sciences, with a limited route for exceptional first-year students who already have independent research experience.
Summer 2027 applications openA paid nine-week research program for students who have not yet entered their third undergraduate year; prior research is not required.
2027 information expected in NovemberPaid museum and arts-organization internships for current associate- and bachelor's-degree students connected to Los Angeles County.
Check Getty and host openingsThe Computational Medicine division of Johns Hopkins' Summer Internship Program, for quantitative students interested in biomedical research.
Last published cycle closedA paid ten-week program working with Library of Congress collections and services across cultural, technical, and research projects.
2027 application projected late OctoberA software-development introduction specifically designed for students in their first two college years.
Check openingsProject-based college internships across STEM and non-STEM work at NASA.
Published deadlineA paid federal student employment pathway with coursework and remaining-work-time requirements.
Check announcementsA 10-week, full-time STEM internship at JPL. The last published summer deadline has passed; use this guide to prepare for a future cycle.
Last cycle closedSummer biomedical, behavioral, and social-science research in NIH's Intramural Research Program. This guide covers current college students only.
Opens Oct 13Paid public-media internships spanning reporting, audio, production, editing, audience, graphics, research, social, and data work.
Check next NPR cycleFunded undergraduate research opportunities offered by individual universities and research organizations, not one centralized internship.
Site-specific datesA 12-week summer pre-internship experience for current college freshmen and sophomores interested in technology.
Check openingsAn undergraduate museum pathway spanning collections, education, digital media, administration, and more. The published Summer 2026 cohort has ended.
Last published cohort endedA paid ten-week summer program with business, product, and technical teams serving creators and listeners.
Check next summer cycleFull-time internships with project ownership across vehicles, energy, AI, software, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and business teams.
Live internship rolesTechnical laboratory experience for students enrolled at community colleges and accredited two-year colleges.
Published deadlineResearch with a scientist or engineer at a participating national laboratory; eligible first-years need completed college coursework.
Published deadlinePaid federal internships in environmental science, engineering, policy, data, communications, administration, and related work.
Check federal announcementsEarliest undergraduate entry: year 2
Undergraduate summer research at participating universities for students considering a PhD or MD-PhD; not a corporate Amgen job application.
Last cycle past · check hostsA paid ten-week sophomore program in McLean with hands-on analyst work, mentorship, and corporate housing.
No related roles at reviewA ten-week biomedical research fellowship at three Mayo Clinic campuses for students considering PhD or MD-PhD research careers.
Summer 2027 dates publishedA funded interdisciplinary summer research program for undergraduates interested in graduate study and academic research.
Last published cycle closedA scholarship pathway that includes a later paid NOAA research internship, rather than an immediate standalone summer placement.
2027 dates announced · verifyPaid airline internships in technology, technical operations, marketing, HR, finance, analytics, operations, and other corporate teams.
Campus Reach recruiting page activeA nine- to ten-week pediatric oncology research and clinical education experience for advanced undergraduates with prior relevant research.
2027 opens Nov 1Paid ten-week museum internships with full-time MuSe training and a limited part-time route for current college students.
Opens mid-November 2026A ten-week mentored biomedical research fellowship for current sophomores and juniors.
Last published cycle pastEarliest undergraduate entry: year 3
A ten-week program that gives third-year students analyst-level, client-facing work and structured development.
Check Summer Analyst rolesA paid league-office internship with department work, presentations, networking, and professional development for current juniors.
Seasonal · early-December postingA national-office program with projects, workshops, mentoring, networking, and a final presentation in the tennis industry.
Last published cycle closedPaid foreign-affairs experience supporting policy, communications, events, reporting, and government operations in US and overseas offices.
Future cycle updates pendingPaid US internships across news, film, television, sports, games, animation, marketing, design, technology, finance, legal, and human resources.
Seasonal applicationsNo universal minimum confirmed
A six-month investigative consumer-news internship involving research, viewer follow-up, field shoots, interview logging, and public-records requests.
Spring 2027 posting available at reviewTechnical and nontechnical internships across engineering, design, product, marketing, sales, and other teams.
Check current intern rolesA current 2027 low-level software and systems internship supporting custom silicon and machine-learning infrastructure.
2027 posting available at reviewStipend-supported internships in legal, communications, advocacy, technology, analytics, development, and operations at the ACLU National Office.
No current national openingsStudent opportunities across technology, product, finance, marketing, analytics, risk, travel, customer service, and corporate teams.
Check student opportunitiesMission-focused internships supporting humanitarian, biomedical, disaster, fundraising, communications, technology, and corporate work.
Check specific openingsA current treasury and payments internship combining client work, pricing, analytics, product enablement, and market research.
2027 posting available at reviewA current 2027 risk-management internship spanning strategic, market, credit, compliance, liquidity, operational, and reputational risk.
2027 posting available at reviewA current quantitative and data analytics internship across risk, finance, credit, consumer banking, and modeling teams.
2027 posting available at reviewA current paid 10–12-week internship producing internal, external, digital, social, video, event, and branding communications.
2027 posting available at reviewA current plant and facilities engineering internship supporting buildings, infrastructure, construction projects, and maintenance operations.
2027 posting available at reviewA three-month structural-design and integration internship at Boeing's Aerospace Innovation Centre in Prestwick.
2027 posting available at reviewA current internship spanning market analysis, forecasting, data visualization, financial modeling, product messaging, events, and lead generation.
2027 posting available at reviewA current paid 10–12-week internship across Boeing supply-chain organizations and locations.
2027 posting available at reviewConsulting, digital, technology, and business-services internships with mentored client work and office-specific recruiting.
US Summer 2027 cycle closedPaid ten-week business and technology programs in analytics, finance, banking, product, cyber security, consulting, management, and software.
Check current internship programsCollege internships and placements across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, analytics, technology, finance, HR, marketing, sales, and supply chain.
Browse current student rolesUndergraduate routes across engineering, earth science, technology, finance, procurement, communications, land, marine, sales, and energy operations.
Check university recruiting routesStudent internship opportunities across different teams. Confirm the current track and requirements before applying.
Check openingsPaid airline internships and co-ops across corporate, customer, analytics, technology, engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
Ongoing student recruitingA current Disneyland Resort role using forecasting, statistics, simulation, capacity analysis, and process improvement.
2027 posting available at reviewPaid student internships and co-ops across game development, software, art, design, analytics, publishing, marketing, finance, and studio operations.
Check early-career rolesPaid undergraduate internships across clinical research, data, technology, manufacturing, finance, marketing, HR, sales, and other pharmaceutical teams.
Join a track talent communitySummer and winter internship routes; use the individual listing to confirm service line, degree, and graduation criteria.
Check openingsPaid summer work in economics, policy, finance, information systems, and data analysis at the Board of Governors—not a directory of regional Reserve Bank jobs.
Check current Board rolesA paid ten-week summer internship with real projects, mentorship, facility exposure, and roles across transportation and corporate functions.
Check student-program rolesA nine-week biomedical research cohort specifically timed for the summer before a student's final undergraduate year or term.
2027 application expected in NovemberA nine- to ten-week undergraduate summer program, usually undertaken during the third or penultimate year of study.
Select businesses listed openStudent internships across hotel properties and corporate teams, including operations, finance, marketing, technology, HR, and commercial work.
Explore regional student pathsInternship routes across software, data, infrastructure, security, design, research, consulting, sales, and business operations.
Live internship searchProject-based college internships across semiconductor engineering, software, data, research, manufacturing, operations, and business teams.
Live internship searchStudent internships and longer co-ops across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, engineering, supply chain, technology, research, and business.
Browse current student rolesData science, machine-learning, analytics, and visualization opportunities supporting financial products and business decisions.
Check current rolesA team-based software internship spanning application development, cloud, security, data, mobile, and other financial-technology work.
Check current rolesProfessional-services internships designed to build business skills, mentorship, networks, and real-world experience before graduation.
Check early-career openingsReal-project internships in aerospace, mission systems, software, cyber, hardware, analytics, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and business.
Check open internshipsA New York league-office program spanning marketing, media, software, analytics, finance, legal, events, sponsorship, HR, and community affairs.
Check MLB program openingsA paid hotel-operations internship lasting at least ten weeks, with hands-on property training and role-specific hospitality experience.
Live hotel internship searchFull-time internships across technology, data, product, consulting, marketing, and strategy at a global payments company.
Check open opportunitiesEarly-career internships across television, streaming, film, news, sports, production, product, engineering, marketing, sales, legal, and finance.
Check current NBCU internshipsPaid internships across design, engineering, finance, marketing, manufacturing, merchandising, product creation, strategy, supply chain, and technology.
Open internship search availableEntertainment and media internships across production, news, sports, marketing, publicity, research, advertising, finance, legal, and technology.
Check current intern openingsPaid student internships across management, marketing, finance, IT, science, engineering, and other business functions.
Check current internshipsClient-service internships in audit, tax, consulting, digital assurance, and other professional-services teams.
Current role searchEight- to twelve-week internships across engineering, security, technical writing, product, design, data, sales, finance, legal, communications, and marketing.
Check Futureforce rolesA ten-week earth and ocean science research fellowship that does not require prior research or formal ocean-science coursework.
Last published cycle pastA ten-week chemical and biological science research program for students considering graduate research careers.
Last published cycle pastLimited college internships connecting consumer electronics, technology, engineering, product, media, design, and business work.
Check official internship openingsPaid college internships across actuarial work, technology, data, finance, claims, marketing, HR, legal, and business operations.
Search current internshipsA broad summer portfolio covering merchandising, finance, inventory, marketing, supply chain, software engineering, UX, security, and store leadership.
Fall recruiting · rolling reviewPaid student internships and co-ops across logistics, IT, engineering, sales, finance, marketing, solutions, and airline operations.
Search student opportunitiesUndergraduate internships across merchandising, supply chain, finance, analytics, software engineering, product, marketing, people, and corporate operations.
Browse undergraduate opportunitiesThese are sourced program pathways, not a live feed of individual job offers. Last editorial review: September 19, 2026. Verify today's availability on the official site.
03 / The application playbook
Build an undergraduate research statement around a real question, relevant coursework, your contribution, and the specific lab or site's learning opportunities.
Read the guide Application playbook / 3 min readChoose a suitable college recommender, send a clear request, provide useful context, and track letter deadlines separately from your application.
Read the guide Application playbook / 2 min readWrite a specific internship cover letter using the team's work, one relevant example, your own contribution, and the employer's document instructions.
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