AI Signature Programs
These programs will help you build your project portfolio and professional work experience.
AI Internship Programs
AI in the Bay
Applications open August 1, 2026
Get experience with leading AI companies in the Bay Area! Students will complete part-time, remote internships engaging AI technologies across industries including in tech, finance, and startups. Open to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years.
AI in Asia
Applications open January 4, 2027
Students will complete a funded 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. Open to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years.
AI in Asia is proudly supported by Betsy Chen MBA'09 and Raymond Hung, MBA'73. 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 Competitions
Vibe Coding Challenge
January 22-24, 2027 | Applications Open December 1, 2026
The Vibe Coding Hackathon features teams of College students from all majors, some who code and some who don't, who use AI Technology to imagine, design, and ship AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges. Open to all class years
Tech Showcase
Applications Open November 23, 2026
Learn new technical skills and build a portfolio you can share with employers! The UChicago Tech Showcase has two components: a project work period lasting several weeks and a final showcase where students present on their projects to a panel of expert judges. Open to all class years
AI Recruiting Immersion Weeks
San Francisco AI Immersion Week
August 22-24 | September 2026 Applications now closed
Hosted at The Third Coast Foundry, The Polsky Center's new physical space in San Francisco, this program will provide students with AI tooling training across technical and non-technical tracks. Afternoon sessions will welcome high-growth startups and leading tech firms for employer-led sessions introducing the variety of AI applications in the workplace and suggestions for how to secure AI-forward roles. Open to rising 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years
Chicago AI Immersion Week
August 22-24 | September 2026 Applications now closed
This program will provide students with AI tooling training across technical and non-technical tracks, and employer-led sessions introducing the variety of AI applications in the workplace as they prepare for internships and future careers in artificial intelligence. Open to rising 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years