Now available: paid summer research internships for Communications majors with UConn start-up companies!
Program Overview
The UConn-TIP Internship Program pairs UConn students with on-campus University start-up companies for mentored research internships in Business or STEM areas.
What is a University Start-up Company?
A University start-up company can help a UConn discovery or innovation become the next new product or therapy. There are more than 20 University start-up companies in UConn’s Technology Incubation Program (TIP). These companies are developing and commercializing new technologies in areas like vaccines, medical devices, software, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and more.
What kind of research does a UConn-TIP intern do?
UConn-TIP interns participate in mentored research with their host TIP company. The research could be in STEM or Business areas such as:
- chemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, bioengineering, computer sciences and more
- marketing, accounting, planning, communications, management and more
UConn-TIP interns receive special academic enrichment including seminars and final research presentations at UConn-TIP Intern Research Day (view the 2016 Program.pdf) and UConn’s Frontiers in Undergraduate Research.
- On-campus locations
- UConn students only – undergrads, Master’s and recent grads (Dec 2016 and May 2017)
- Exciting work with real-world impact
- Plus, seminars & workshops on entrepreneurship and careers
Application Deadline and Hiring Timeline
The application for the Summer 2017 program is now open. Online applications for the Summer 2017 program will be accepted from February 15 until March 14. Candidates will be contacted directly by interested TIP companies for interviews, and offer letters to successful interns are typically issued by early April.
How to Apply
The 2017 Application is now open. Apply here.
In addition to GPA and test scores (ACT, SAT, GMAT, and/or GRE), applicants will be asked to briefly describe any prior research experience or relevant coursework, and why they are interested in the UConn-TIP Intern Program. Transcripts and letters of recommendation are not required to apply but may be requested by the interviewing TIP company.
For more information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/uconn-tip/
- Apply today – applications accepted until March 14
For more information, contact: Dr. Caroline Dealy at dealy@uchc.edu