AI Internship Programs

AI in the B(AY)

Applications for 26-27 opportunities are open! Apply here.

  • 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years are eligible.

Get experience with leading AI companies in the Bay Area during the academic year! Students will complete part-time, remote internships engaging AI technologies across industries including in tech, finance, and startups.

Career Advancement is grateful to UChicago parent, Rehan Jalil P'30, whose financial support enables us connect UChicago students with these impactful internships at the nexus of the AI ecosystem.

AI in Asia

Applications open January 4, 2027

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years are eligible.

Students will complete a summer internship in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shenzhen, or other major metropolitan hub in the region. With a focus on AI, opportunities will include roles in business, finance, technology and startups.

AI in Asia is proudly supported by Betsy Chen MBA'09, P'28 and Raymond Hung, MBA'73, P'28. These impactful internships are made possible by their generous financial contributions and the expansion of our global employer network through their dedicated leadership and expertise.

AI Internship Cohort Program

Application Cycle 1 Opens December 14, 2026

Application Cycle 2 Opens April 26, 2027

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years are eligible

Designed for students pursuing AI careers this program offers full-time summer internships integrating, evaluating, and deploying AI technologies in businesses and startups across industries. This is a remote-first program offering students the ability to gain meaningful experience while residing in their location of choice. Students should review specific internship listings to ensure they will be available to work during the host company’s primary business hours and accommodate any time zone differences if needed.

AI & Transformation
Internships with PwC

Applications for Academic Year Internships have closed.

Applications for Summer Internships will open in October.

  • 2nd and 3rd years are eligible.

UChicago is proud to partner with PWC to provide students with immersive internships with their AI and Transformation team. All selected will participate in a one-day AI bootcamp to establish foundational skills that will be utilized during the internship. Students who excel in these internships will be considered for full-time, post-graduation roles with PWC.

We are grateful to Mohib Yousufani MBA'06, P'30 for his leadership as the Executive Sponsor of PWC's partnership with Career Advancement.

AI Research Grant

Applications open in Fall 2026

  • 2nd and 3rd year students eligible.

Students in any major completing summer research in the field of artificial intelligence can apply for funding to support their experience through the Artificial Intelligence Research Metcalf Grant.

This grant is designed to support students seeking AI research opportunities at external research organizations, including universities, national labs, and government agencies. Research positions at UChicago are not eligible for funding through this program.

Support for these leading edge research opportunities is provided by the generous gift from Selina Xing and Sihan Shu.