Business Specialized Internship Programs

Business Research - Chicago

Program Dates: Summer 2027
Two Application Cycles:
Cycle 1: Application Open (Deadline: November 29, 2026)
Cycle 2 Opens December 14, 2026 and closes January 29, 2027
Eligibility: 1st and 2nd years

Created for students interested in developing research, analytical, and professional skills in a business setting, the Business Research – Chicago program will offer undergraduates the opportunity to complete internships with organizations in the Chicago area. Students will gain hands-on experience conducting research, analyzing information, and contributing to projects that support organizational strategy and decision-making. Students will receive a $5,000 stipend. Opportunities will be available to students on Handshake and recruitment will occur in two cycles over Fall and Winter quarters.

Business & Startups - UK

Program Dates: Summer 2027
Two Application Cycles:
Cycle 1 Opens December 14, 2026
Cycle 2 Opens April 26, 2027
Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years

Created for students pursuing opportunities in business and startups in London, this program will offer 20-25 UChicago undergraduates the opportunity to spend the summer working full-time with organizations in London. Students will gain hands-on professional experience across a range of business fields and strengthen their professional skills and business acumen while developing a deeper understanding of workplace culture in the region. Opportunities may include roles with startups, established companies, and organizations working across business sectors. Internships require UK work authorization, and students will receive a $5,000 stipend. Opportunities will be available to students on Handshake and recruitment will occur in two cycles over winter and spring quarters.

Cycle 1

  • December 14, 2026: Application Opens

  • February 15, 2027: Application Deadline

  • By March 19: Employer extends offers

  • March 22: Deadline for candidates to accept offer

Cycle 2

  • April 26, 2027: Application Opens

  • May 10: Application Deadline

  • By May 24: Employer extends offers

  • May 28: Deadline for candidates to accept offer

Doing Business in the Middle East - Egypt

Dates: September 2027
Applications Open: September 30, 2026
Applications Close: November 29, 2026
Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students

This immersive program, organized in collaboration with the American University in Cairo (AUC), offers UChicago undergraduates the opportunity to gain real-world business experience through academic sessions led by AUC faculty and industry experts. Students will engage and network with professionals in finance, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, visit leading companies to explore Egypt’s business ecosystem, and participate in cultural experiences such as guided tours of the Pyramids of Giza and historic Cairo.

German for Business - German-Speaking Europe

Program Dates: Mid-June, 2027 - Mid-August, 2027
Applications Open: January 11, 2027
Applications Close: January 25, 2027
Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years

Created with students pursuing the German for Business minor in mind, this program will offer eight UChicago undergraduates the opportunity to spend the summer working full-time with organizations in German-speaking countries. Students will gain hands-on professional experience across a range of fields while strengthening their German language skills and developing a deeper understanding of workplace culture in the region. Opportunities may include roles with startups, established companies, and organizations working in business, technology, STEM, and other sectors. Internships require USA, UK, or EU citizenship. Students will receive a $5,000 stipend. Internships will be available to students on Handshake.