Pursue experiential learning experiences with select private-sector partners. This experiential learning partnership program provides paid, part-time industry internship experience and an opportunity to apply discipline-specific training to interdisciplinary project(s) while working under the direction of an industry mentor. You will receive one-on-one mentoring and coaching, and gain exposure to organizational dynamics and leadership strategies while shadowing and participating in meetings and/or presentations. As an intern, you will work collaboratively on projects and learn from staff while being responsible for high-quality, on-time completion of project work that has an impact on the field. This opportunity will last for a predetermined number of weeks during the summer or academic year—and for a predetermined number of hours per week in compliance with the Graduate School's employment policies. Industry partners agree to flexible scheduling for the duration of the internship so as to allow you to prioritize your academic commitments. The expectation is that the experience will be mutually beneficial: host organizations benefit from the diverse ideas and training of graduate students in conjunction with meaningful deliverables. Learning Objectives Host organizations work closely with the Graduate School to determine learning outcomes and professional development goals for these immersive experiences. Participate in a unique applied learning experience to acquire and hone professional skills and competencies Contribute discipline-specific training to an industry project in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting to produce specific deliverables Develop broader knowledge of an industry and an organization's work through exposure to and participation in discussions beyond the scope of your projects regarding challenges in the field Receive mentorship from staff and/or others within the organization Present work accomplished during the fellowship/internship to showcase skills learned and refine communication and public speaking skills Prepare reports and/or contribute to industry and academic publications, when possible Hours, Compensation & Eligibility With faculty advisor approval, and in compliance with the Graduate School’s employment policy, Ph.D. students may participate in a paid, external internship/fellowship with a private-sector organization for up to 10 hours per week. International Ph.D. students may be subject to additional limitations based on work authorization. The organization agrees to pay the Ph.D. student directly for hours worked at an hourly rate for the duration of this fellowship/internship. To be eligible, you must have:Faculty Advisor approval Work authorization to work in the United States (International graduate students must meet with their Davis International Center advisor to confirm eligibility)Availability to work Monday through Friday with a flexible 10-hour/week schedule, as mutually agreed upon with the mentor/supervisor Interview & Selection Process Please visit the links below to review the information and internship opportunities at each partner organization. Apply to the program via the GradFUTURES website.After eligibility and faculty advisor approval has been confirmed, complete an application and confidentiality forms on the partner organization's website.Organizations will review applications and select candidates in accordance with their agreement with GradFUTURES and nationally accepted equitable recruitment and selection processes. Apply to a Micro-Internship! Munich Re Micro Internship Paragon Pure Micro-Internships Colgate-Palmolive Micro-Internships Fellowship Spotlight Fellowship Spotlight: First-Hand Industry Experience Results in Tangible Connections Related News Alumni Mentorship Leads to Graduate School Partnership with Munich Re & Expanded Opportunities for Ph.D.s Princeton University Graduate School Partners with Colgate-Palmolive on Ph.D. Experiential Learning Program Related Programs The Graduate School offers a range of immersive experiences, all structured to support the timely completion of your degree program. Most are offered throughout the academic year and/or during the summer, and include University Administrative Fellowships, Community College Teaching Fellowships, Higher Education Leadership Fellowships, Social Impact Fellowships, and Pre-Matriculation Internships. Graduate Student Employment Policy and Funding Considerations All graduate students must adhere to the Graduate Student Employment policy when participating in an opportunity that is compensated or funded by an external entity or an experiential opportunity funded by the Graduate School. When participating in internships that involve receiving compensation from private sector organizations, paid positions at national government labs or research institutes, and research assistantships funded by institutions outside of Princeton, graduate students must obtain approval from their faculty adviser prior to acceptance of a position and must also complete an External Opportunity Application Form. Additionally, all international graduate students must review and comply with the guidelines on the Davis International Center’s Employment Page to avoid risking their visa immigration status. The Davis International Center maintains a list of all graduate programs that offer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international graduate students during the academic year or summer. Please note that CPT is only available to international graduate students with F-1 visas when an academic department requires an experiential opportunity or offers an internship course as part of the established curriculum. International graduate students whose departments do not offer CPT are encouraged to speak with the director of graduate study about their interest in pursuing a paid experiential opportunity at an external organization. International graduate students are also encouraged to explore the following experiential fellowships offered by GradFUTURES (and funded by the Graduate School) which do not require work authorization or CPT: University Administrative Fellowships, Community College Teaching Fellowships, Social Impact Fellowships, Higher Education Leadership Fellowships, and Professional Development Associates.
