Career Development Career Resources Career Exploration Portfolio Enhancement Professional Development Interview Preparation Offer Acceptance Alumni Career Support Internship Program Career Development FAQ Meet the CDO Team Summer internships are a critical component in your professional development - a chance to use your new skills towards real-world problems. The Harris Career Development Internship Program offers a limited number of exclusive internship opportunities with public and nonprofit sectors organizations. These paid opportunities, available only to Harris students, give students the opportunity to put their analytical skills to work and build their resume and professional networks. All internships in this program will start in June and be a minimum of 340 hours, with the expected duration of 10 to 12 weeks. Expected work hours and duration of each internship will be included in the job description.For more information about the Internship Program including details on how to apply to roles and other logistics please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and attend our upcoming information session on Wednesday, January 8th at 12pm, Keller 0007.Eligible StudentsHarris master’s students who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply to roles in this program:Currently enrolled full-time, and will be continuing as a full-time enrollment student until or through December 2025In one of the following Harris master’s programs: MPP, MSCAPP, or MACRMInternship Application TimelineBelow is an anticipated timeline for applications, interviews and final offers with partner institutions. All roles associated with this program will be posted on HarrisLink during the winter quarter, with interviews completed in Spring quarter.Winter Quarter: Internship descriptions for all participating employers will be posted in HarrisLink and interviews will be conductedSpring Quarter: Interviews will conclude and offers extended by each employer directly to candidatesAll offers will be confirmed by Friday, May 9th.2025 Employer Partners(Additional employers will be added to this list as they are confirmed)The Brookings InstitutionBusaraThe Business Ready Group at the World BankCentral Reserve Bank of PeruChicago Public SchoolsCook County Bureau of Economic DevelopmentCook County Department of Human Rights and EthicsThe Development Impact Group at the World BankEPICThe eMBeD Unit at the World BankIllinois Green AllianceIllinois Hispanic Chamber of CommerceIllinois Justice ProjectIllinois State Treasurer's OfficeInter-American Development BankInternational Finance CorporationInstitute of Governance ReformInstiglioIMAGOMetropolitan Family ServicesThe Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)Osinergmin, Office of Policies and Regulatory AnalysisRecidivizSouthern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR)United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations WomenThe University of ChicagoWan Fambul National FrameworkFrequently Asked QuestionsWho qualifies for roles in the Internship Program?Who qualifies for roles in the Internship Program?Harris 2- and 3-year full time program candidates are eligible to apply for internship roles with our employers in the program, and must complete their internship with a partner institution as a full-time enrolled student (not eligible after graduation or during their final quarter)MPPs: EligibleMSCAPPs: EligibleMACRMs: EligibleMAs: IneligibleEMPs: IneligiblePhDs: IneligibleHow do I apply for summer internships in the Internship Program? How do I apply for summer internships in the Internship Program? Apply to each internship position through HarrisLink. More details about how to search for these opportunities will be made available in early winter quarter. Please follow all application instructions fully.How many internships will be available through the Internship Program? How many internships will be available through the Internship Program? For summer 2025, we anticipate there will be at least 50 opportunities available across a variety of organizations. How are students selected for an internship through the Internship Program?How are students selected for an internship through the Internship Program?Employers hosting interns will conduct their own application review and interview processes to determine which student to extend an offer to. How much do internships in the Internship Program pay? How much do internships in the Internship Program pay? Stipend amounts will be posted within each internship description. Internship stipends may fluctuate by location to account for local employment regulations. Internships will be paid at least minimum wage in the locality of the internship. Internship stipend amounts are non-negotiable. What is the expected duration of an internship in the Internship Program? What is the expected duration of an internship in the Internship Program? All internships in this program will start in June and be a minimum of 340 hours, with the expected duration of 10 to 12 weeks. Expected work hours and duration of each internship will be included in the internship description. When and how are stipends paid for these roles?When and how are stipends paid for these roles?Students should plan for stipends to be paid before they return to campus in the fall. Stipend payment timelines may fluctuate by internship depending on the partnership agreement and any philanthropic funding sources supporting the internship. Students who need access to funding before August should consider employer paid internship opportunities or begin financial planning now in anticipation of later pay dates.Do students who complete an internship that is part of the Internship Program have additional requirements? Do students who complete an internship that is part of the Internship Program have additional requirements? Yes, additional requirements include participation in an internship program kick-off workshop on Friday, May 16th from 12-1pm at Keller, completion of a mid-point check in survey, and the completion of an end of summer internship reflection.Can I complete another internship concurrent to a Harris CDO Internship?Can I complete another internship concurrent to a Harris CDO Internship?No, the internship opportunities provided by this program have been vetted by the Employer Partnerships team and require that students are completing real, meaningful work. For you to execute on your role to the best of your ability you may not also work another internship during the same time period. You are welcome to schedule additional internships after your end date for this internship. Can I receive funding from another on-campus funding sources for an internship I secure in this program?Can I receive funding from another on-campus funding sources for an internship I secure in this program?No, you cannot receive additional funds from other university sources for a position secured though this program. All positions are paid. We encourage students to assess their own personal financial needs when applying to summer internship, this includes the internship roles available in this program.I have accepted an offer from a host employer, what are the next steps? I have accepted an offer from a host employer, what are the next steps? The CDO team will reach out to confirm your offer acceptance and provide more details on confirmation, program requirements, and payment details. If I secure an internship through this program and another role through another UChicago unit can I do both?If I secure an internship through this program and another role through another UChicago unit can I do both?Students are only eligible to receive funding from one university source for one internship opportunity, regardless of the total number of internships. You may consider applying to opportunities with the Institute of Politics (IOP), among others. However, you may only receive funding from one on-campus source. I have secured an unpaid internship outside of this program, are there other funding sources available to me off campus?I have secured an unpaid internship outside of this program, are there other funding sources available to me off campus?Limited funding with the Institute of Politics is available through a competitive application process for qualified unpaid or underpaid summer internship opportunities. Applicants must meet all IOP requirements to be considered for funding. For students who have secured unpaid roles related to topics in energy, the environment and/or climate change you can apply to the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth for possible funding. As Harris becomes aware of other funding sources, we will make announcements on how to apply for those funds. We encourage students to assess their own personal financial needs before committing to unpaid roles.The career coaching team can help you determine if negotiating for compensation may be appropriate. Feel free to book a coaching appointment in HarrisLink.
Who qualifies for roles in the Internship Program?Who qualifies for roles in the Internship Program?Harris 2- and 3-year full time program candidates are eligible to apply for internship roles with our employers in the program, and must complete their internship with a partner institution as a full-time enrolled student (not eligible after graduation or during their final quarter)MPPs: EligibleMSCAPPs: EligibleMACRMs: EligibleMAs: IneligibleEMPs: IneligiblePhDs: Ineligible
How do I apply for summer internships in the Internship Program? How do I apply for summer internships in the Internship Program? Apply to each internship position through HarrisLink. More details about how to search for these opportunities will be made available in early winter quarter. Please follow all application instructions fully.
How many internships will be available through the Internship Program? How many internships will be available through the Internship Program? For summer 2025, we anticipate there will be at least 50 opportunities available across a variety of organizations.
How are students selected for an internship through the Internship Program?How are students selected for an internship through the Internship Program?Employers hosting interns will conduct their own application review and interview processes to determine which student to extend an offer to.
How much do internships in the Internship Program pay? How much do internships in the Internship Program pay? Stipend amounts will be posted within each internship description. Internship stipends may fluctuate by location to account for local employment regulations. Internships will be paid at least minimum wage in the locality of the internship. Internship stipend amounts are non-negotiable.
What is the expected duration of an internship in the Internship Program? What is the expected duration of an internship in the Internship Program? All internships in this program will start in June and be a minimum of 340 hours, with the expected duration of 10 to 12 weeks. Expected work hours and duration of each internship will be included in the internship description.
When and how are stipends paid for these roles?When and how are stipends paid for these roles?Students should plan for stipends to be paid before they return to campus in the fall. Stipend payment timelines may fluctuate by internship depending on the partnership agreement and any philanthropic funding sources supporting the internship. Students who need access to funding before August should consider employer paid internship opportunities or begin financial planning now in anticipation of later pay dates.
Do students who complete an internship that is part of the Internship Program have additional requirements? Do students who complete an internship that is part of the Internship Program have additional requirements? Yes, additional requirements include participation in an internship program kick-off workshop on Friday, May 16th from 12-1pm at Keller, completion of a mid-point check in survey, and the completion of an end of summer internship reflection.
Can I complete another internship concurrent to a Harris CDO Internship?Can I complete another internship concurrent to a Harris CDO Internship?No, the internship opportunities provided by this program have been vetted by the Employer Partnerships team and require that students are completing real, meaningful work. For you to execute on your role to the best of your ability you may not also work another internship during the same time period. You are welcome to schedule additional internships after your end date for this internship.
Can I receive funding from another on-campus funding sources for an internship I secure in this program?Can I receive funding from another on-campus funding sources for an internship I secure in this program?No, you cannot receive additional funds from other university sources for a position secured though this program. All positions are paid. We encourage students to assess their own personal financial needs when applying to summer internship, this includes the internship roles available in this program.
I have accepted an offer from a host employer, what are the next steps? I have accepted an offer from a host employer, what are the next steps? The CDO team will reach out to confirm your offer acceptance and provide more details on confirmation, program requirements, and payment details.
If I secure an internship through this program and another role through another UChicago unit can I do both?If I secure an internship through this program and another role through another UChicago unit can I do both?Students are only eligible to receive funding from one university source for one internship opportunity, regardless of the total number of internships. You may consider applying to opportunities with the Institute of Politics (IOP), among others. However, you may only receive funding from one on-campus source.
I have secured an unpaid internship outside of this program, are there other funding sources available to me off campus?I have secured an unpaid internship outside of this program, are there other funding sources available to me off campus?Limited funding with the Institute of Politics is available through a competitive application process for qualified unpaid or underpaid summer internship opportunities. Applicants must meet all IOP requirements to be considered for funding. For students who have secured unpaid roles related to topics in energy, the environment and/or climate change you can apply to the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth for possible funding. As Harris becomes aware of other funding sources, we will make announcements on how to apply for those funds. We encourage students to assess their own personal financial needs before committing to unpaid roles.The career coaching team can help you determine if negotiating for compensation may be appropriate. Feel free to book a coaching appointment in HarrisLink.