Internship Cohort Programs

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 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd years.

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.

Information coming soon!

Dates: September 2026
Open to: 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: Summer Internships in German-Speaking Europe:

• Applications will open in the third week of January 2027

• Dates: Mid-June, 2027 - Mid-August, 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. Students will receive a $5,000 stipend. Internships will be available to students on Handshake on the third week of January.

• 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

• Dates: Mid-June, 2026 – Late July, 2026

• Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Years

The Wanxiang Corporation and UChicago Career Advancement are partnering to offer a summer program that will send UChicago students to China for a pre-professional educational experience focused on exposing students to Chinese culture and language. The program is supplemented with sessions geared towards introducing students to the basics of green technology and the scope of the Wanxiang Corporation's clean technology initiatives in China. The Wanxiang Ambassador Fellows program is ideal for students looking to expand their knowledge of Chinese culture and interact with peer students.

Participating students will travel as a group to Hangzhou, China. Housed at Wanxiang Polytechnic University, they will participate in a 6-week program that consists of 3 weeks of classroom-based Chinese language and culture study, as well as seminars focusing on the basics of clean energy. In addition to classes, students will also participate in field trips around China geared towards advancing their understanding of Chinese culture. During the last two weeks of the program students will take part in a shadowing program held at the Wanxiang Electric Vehicle Co, Ltd. and a green energy trek to expand their understanding of the energy industry within China.

Applications for Summer 2026 are now closed; Summer 2027 applications will open in Fall Quarter 2026.

Download this flyer to learn more about the Wanxiang Ambassador Fellows Program.

• Dates: July 2026

• Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Years

A joint collaboration between the University of Chicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and Career Advancement, the Climate Institute Fellows Program is an intensive experiential program based at Ahmedabad University. Participants will gain first-hand exposure to the unique challenges and opportunities India faces while balancing climate change, energy demands, and economic growth. Fellows will receive field-based training and curriculum delivered at the UChicago Delhi Center and Ahmedabad University’s Climate Institute, with the support of UChicago faculty and staff. Fellows have the opportunity for professional development and career training through research projects, seminars, workshops and a career trek. Additional opportunities for cultural exchange and exploration of India’s diverse cultural heritage sites are included!

Participating Fellows will begin the 3-week program in Delhi in July with seminars and lectures from experts in energy, climate and sustainable growth before traveling as a group to Ahmedabad University in Ahmedabad, India. The program resumes with 2 weeks of classroom curriculum and field-based study in climate and culture. Following this, students will end the program with a 3-day trek in Delhi with government, think tanks, and companies focused on climate and energy solutions.

Download this flyer to learn more about the India Summer Fellows Program!

• Dates: Summer 2026

• Open to: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students

• Apply Here by March 30, 2026

In collaboration with the University of Chicago John W Boyer Center in Paris, this program offers 20 UChicago undergraduates the opportunity to spend the summer working full-time with innovative startups across sectors such as technology, AI, climate tech, fintech, and consumer ventures. Students will be matched directly with a startup in France and gain hands-on, project-based experience in a highly international and entrepreneurial environment (French preferred but not required). Participants will also take part in professional and programming, including founder talks, networking events, and activities designed to explore Paris and the broader European innovation ecosystem. Students receive a $5,000 stipend and housing.

Information coming soon!

• Dates: Mid-June, 2026 - Mid-August, 2026

• Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years

• Apply Here by March 9 at 11:59pm Central Time

The Germany Quantum Fellows Program offers UChicago undergraduate students the opportunity to spend the summer gaining real world experience in one of the world's biggest quantum hubs! Selected students will be matched with prominent quantum employers throughout Germany such as Qoro, QuantumDiamonds, and Peak Quantum for a 10-week long internship experience. Opportunities will range from technical roles, such as software development, to business strategy. Students of all backgrounds with an interest in quantum should feel welcome to apply! No prior quantum work experience is necessary.

Applications are now open on Handshake and will close March 9th at 11:59pm.