How do I get an Internship?

These are methods to help you find the right internship for you.

• Spend some time thinking about what type of internship experience you are interested in completing
• Brainstorm a list of organizations you would like to intern.  
• Meet with your academic department's Internship Coordinator
• Talk to potential employers at career and internship fairs.
• Remember, if you do not find an internship experience listed with the organization you're interested in, go directly to the source and inquire further!  Visiting the employer website can provide you with details on any internship programs they may have, or provide you with the information you need to inquire further.
• Don't forget to check on LinkedIn as well, where you can search for internship and entry-level job postings with companies related to people in your LinkedIn network.
• Reach out to your network via an informational interview, and make sure you ask where the person you are interviewing would recommend starting to look for internships in your field of interest.
• Make sure to fill out all of your paperwork correctly when applying for a posted internship! 
• Need more help?  Check out all the different ways that the Career Development Center can assist you!
• Check out the organizations’ websites and learn about their mission, noteworthy items that have been in the news, new program developments, and staff members.
• Handshake is a great resource for researching organizations that are specifically invested in Minnesota State Mankato students (See link to Video/Screencast below)
• Talk with people in your network to see if anyone has additional information about the organization you are interested in—often they have the “off the record” scoop and you can learn a lot from trusted sources.
• Keep organized notes on your findings to use as a resource in the application and interview process.
• Utilize your notes to form solid questions that you will ask at the end of your interview. You will impress them if you say “Upon doing some research, I found ____. Can you tell me more about this?”
• In any interactions with employers, know that they are the experts. Approach conversations with curiosity, not authority.

   

  Current Internship Openings

  USDA ARS Machine Learning Fellow

  *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Stuttgart, Arkansas.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence.Research Project: The mission of the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center is to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. rice industry in global and domestic markets through research and technology development that assure high yields, value-added grain quality, pest resistance and stress tolerance.  The shortage of irrigation water and increased night-time temperature have negatively impacted quality and quantity of rice production by intensification of pressure of both biotic and abiotic stress.  The participant will be involved in a team investigation of rice genes that are involved in resisting plant pathogens including Magnaporthe oryzae and stresses caused by extreme temperatures, weeds, and herbicides.Learning Objectives: The participant will learn skills in the Protein Function and Phenotype Prediction SCINet group. They will learn to develop and deploy AI-based protein structure prediction tools that are available to the SCINet community of researchers via high-performance computing. They will also gain experience in generating fungal pan-genome resources including the evaluation of disease resistance, yield, protein, grain element, plant and microbe DNA, RNA purification and DNA sequencing analysis using next gen DNA sequencing, gene expression using RNA seq or real time PCR. Open sources of bioinformatic tools including the use of AlphaFold and databases will be used for functional characterization.  This opportunity will enable the participant develop skills needed for investigating host-pathogen interactions and improving plant health using machine learning and artificial intelligence.Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Yulin Jia (yulin.jia@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 2025. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for two years, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $65,000 - $75,000 annually.Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only.ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.Southeast@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.Qualifications The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in the one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years, or is currently pursuing.Preferred skills:Demonstrated accomplishments in host- microbe and environmental interactions. Experienced with high-performance computing, and experience in generating fungal pan-genome resources and functional characterization using AlphaFold and biochemical analysis.Stipend $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 YearlyPoint of Contact JaneenEligibility Requirements Citizenship: LPR or U.S. CitizenDegree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.

  USDA-ARS Efficient Detection and Management of Phytoplasma and Spiroplasma-Induced Plant Diseases in Forestry and Agriculture

  *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Beltsville, Maryland.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence.Research Project: The project centers on exploring the challenges of managing plant diseases caused by phytoplasma and spiroplasma infections, with the aim of finding effective solutions. The bacteria lack cell walls and can penetrate plant phloem sieve cells, leading to serious diseases in key crops such as citrus and corn. Early diagnosis and sensitive pathogen detection are needed for successful disease management. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will have the opportunity to conduct research that seeks to identify molecular and physiological markers that can improve early detection of phytoplasmas, ultimately helping to reduce phytoplasma-related diseases.Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, the fellow will have the opportunity to:Gain insights into the unique genomic and pathological features of phytoplasmas and spiroplasmas;Explore the physiological signals and gene pathways that regulate phytoplasma virulence and plant defense; andSelect and evaluate appropriate molecular markers for detecting phytoplasmas and spiroplasmas during the early stages of the disease.Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Wei Wei (wei.wei@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 2025. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $45,000 - $85,000 annually.Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only.ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.Northeast@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.Qualifications The qualified candidate should have received or be pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years, or be currently pursuing with anticipation of completing the degree prior to start of appointment.Stipend $45,000.00 – $85,000.00 YearlyPoint of Contact JaneenEligibility Requirements Citizenship: LPR or U.S. CitizenDegree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.

  USDA-ARS Phytochemical Research Opportunity in Peoria, Illinois

  *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Peoria, Illinois.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence.Research Project: The mission of the Functional Foods Research (FFR) Unit is to develop bioactive food ingredients that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition and to create value-added food and nonfood products from low value agricultural resources. To fulfill one component of FFR's mission requires using techniques in analytical and natural products chemistry. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will have access to liquid chromatography instruments and mass spectrometers for quantitatively and qualitatively characterizing the chemicals in agricultural products and co-products. Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will learn how to:Operate liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments.Perform statistical tests to compare chemical abundances.Extract and purify chemicals of interest from agricultural products and co-products.Cultivate agricultural crops in a greenhouse and/or the field.Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Korey Brownstein (korey.brownstein@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date: January 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $70,000 to $74,000 annually.Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.Midwest@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.Qualifications The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.Preferred skills:Knowledge in experimental design and understanding the scientific method.Stipend $70,000.00 – $74,000.00 YearlyPoint of Contact JaneenEligibility Requirements Citizenship: U.S. Citizen OnlyDegree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.

  AI Frontend Developer_AI前端开发实习生

  Job Description—English Hello From Tiger, Founder @ LinksomeHi, glad to connect with you in this Web Universe —I'm Tiger, currently building alongside a group of long-term thinkers and tech lovers who are reimagining how humans interact with information using AI. We’re not just building a platform - we’re redefining the flow of information and the very way humans and AI communicate.We’re looking for a Frontend Developer Intern who is passionate about code aesthetics and obsessed with interaction details. If you care about every pixel, value fluid UX, and love turning design into dynamic experiences, this might be your tribe. 🚀 What We're BuildingWe’re creating a next-gen AI-native information platform, including a highly modular, deeply interactive Business AI Agent (BAI) system.It’s not just about building pages — it’s about designing how AI engages naturally with humans and other AI agents, from first contact to deep collaboration. 🛠️ What You'll DoTake part in building our core web platform from scratch — hands-on in frontend architecture and component development.Collaborate closely with designers to create fluid, minimal, and beautiful user experiences.Develop responsive, real-time components that interface with AI modules and backend services.Continuously improve code quality, performance, and security, while helping shape our frontend engineering system. (Optional) Dive into interaction design, user research, and information architecture — we welcome product co-creators! ✅ What We’re Looking For  Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Software Engineering, AI, or related — top 10% preferred. Solid understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals. Proficient in at least one major frontend framework (React, Vue, or Angular). React/Vue + CSS experience is a big plus. Experience building high-fidelity UI from design mockups. Strong sense of design and UX — you sweat the small stuff when it comes to interaction. Technically curious, excited by challenges, and eager to explore how frontend connects deeply with AI. Bonus points if you:  Have product sense and some intuition for user psychology  Understand AI platforms, agent systems, or multimodal interfaces  What You'll GainOwn Your Work – Not just one iteration of a tiny module. You’ll lead independent sub-projects from spec to launch, with decision-making power across the stack.Flat & Fast – No hierarchy. Work side-by-side with technical leads. 5-minute feedback loops, not 5-day approvals.Focused Work, Real Balance – We reject hustle culture. Work deeply for 8 hours, disconnect completely after. Output > Hours.Real AI Integration – Go beyond API calls — explore how to make frontends communicate seamlessly with LLMs and agents.Early Access to New Models – Be among the first to test, integrate, and push the boundaries of new foundation models as they drop. 💰 Compensation (currency note)  Undergraduate students: ¥ 300–500/day  (≈ US $ 42–69 / day).Postgraduate students (Master): ¥ 400–600/day  (≈ US $ 55–83 / day).Due to platform rule, an hourly USD figure (US $ 5–10 / h) for display only, it does not reflect Shenzhen’s lower living costs (≈ 64 % below NYC).This stipend sits well above the local minimum wage of ¥ 23.7 / h and is competitive with typical U.S. paid internships after purchasing‑power adjustment. 📍 Work Location  Shenzhen, China (On‑site) / Remote (world‑wide)Designed for international students who either return to China over break or prefer to work fully remote.Past interns: Columbia University, Emory University, University of Toronto, and more.Credit‑bearing partnerships: NUS, NTU. How to ApplyContact: WhitneyEmail: talentattraction@linksome.com One More ThingWe’re one of the very few startups in China committed to both serious AI commercialization and long-term R&D. We're not looking for someone who can just code pages — we want someone who can feel what users feel, think in systems, speak in design, and talk to AI. If you love building smooth, high-level, soulful frontend experiences — message us. Let’s chat. Job Description—Chinese 【职位名称】前端开发工程师 / AI 前端 【职位介绍】你好，感谢在这个 Web Universe 中与你建立连接：我是 Tiger，现在和一群热爱技术、相信长期主义的小伙伴们，一起在用 AI 重新定义人与信息的关系。我们的目标不止是造一个平台，而是重新构建交互方式、重新定义信息流动。目前我们正在寻找一位对代码美学和用户体验有高要求的前端开发实习生，如果你对技术有热情，对像素和交互细节吹毛求疵，欢迎加入我们一起打造 AI Native 的平台系统。 【我们在做什么】我们正在构建下一代 AI 原生信息系统，其中的一环是一个高度模块化、可交互性极强的 BAI平台（Business AI Agent Platform）。我们不是在做一个“功能页面”，而是在构思 AI 如何以最自然的方式与人类以及其他 AI 进行交互的入口。 【你的主要职责】1.负责公司核心产品 Web 端/平台的前端开发与组件设计，参与从 0 到 1 的系统搭建；2.参与设计落地，打造简洁、流畅、优雅的界面与交互，确保“丝滑”体验；3.根据不同 AI 模块与后端服务，进行数据对接、实时响应式组件开发；4.持续优化代码质量、性能、安全性，探索前端工程体系建设；5.如果你愿意，可以参与交互设计、用户研究、信息架构等产品共创环节。 【我们希望你具备以下素质】1.计算机科学/软件工程/人工智能等相关专业本科或研究生在读，成绩排名前 10%优先；2.扎实的前端基础，熟练掌握 HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript；3.熟悉至少一个主流前端框架（React/Vue/Angular 等），有 React/Vue+CSS 经验更佳；4.有过完整项目经验，能够独立从设计稿构建出高还原度的前端界面；5.拥有良好的审美和用户体验感知，愿意打磨交互细节；6.热爱技术，愿意接受新挑战，对 AI 落地有天然好奇心。加分项：有产品 sense，懂一点“用户心理”；了解 AI 平台类产品或 Agent 系统更佳！ 【你能获得】1. 全权负责子项目：你做的不是"某个模块的第 37 版迭代"，而是真正能写进简历的独立项目，你不再只是一个“页面小工”，而是从需求定义、技术选型到实验验证的项目主人翁，拥有完整决策与执行权限，让你的想法快速变为成果；2. 扁平直带：团队无上下级隔阂，技术大牛直带，5 分钟内即可碰撞想法、调整方向，免去漫长审批与沟通干扰；3. 高效专注 & 真正 Work- Life Balance：我们坚决拒绝无意义加班，八小时深度工作，下班后彻底离线，崇尚“专注 > 内卷 & 效率 > 时长”，让你既能高效产出，也能全身心享受生活；4. 和 AI 打交道：不仅接入大模型 API，还会深入到如何让前端与 AI“无缝沟通”的技术边界；5. 新模型优先体验：任何一款最新发布或 Preview 状态的大模型，你都能第一时间在公司平台上试用、测试与改进，持续站在 AI 前沿。 【实习岗位薪资】在读本科实习生 - 人民币 300 – 500 / 天在读硕士实习生 - 人民币 400 – 600 / 天由于 Handshake 不能填写其它币种的日薪，页面会显示 US $ 5–9 / h，该数字只是汇率换算，并未体现深圳较美国的生活成本差异。 【工作地址】中国广东省深圳市深圳湾科技生态园 【投递方式】联系人：Whitney投递邮箱：talentattraction@linksome.com 【One More Thing】我们是国内极少数的进行【AI 全方面商业化落地】且同时【坚持长期主义潜心做研发】的商业机构，我们不只是想要一个写得动代码的前端，更想要一个能感知用户情绪、理解 AI逻辑、懂设计、敢提需求、会思考系统结构的你。如果你热爱打造流畅、高级、有灵魂的前端系统，欢迎私信我聊聊！

  Curatorial, Digital Innovation and Research Intern

  Institution Lab is looking for curatorial and research interns with passion and commitment to launch our new digital cultural platform and museum!Institution is a cultural association headquartered in Tuscany that promotes a new artistic institution model, aimed at combining research and experimentation with popularity and participation. The association aims, through mixing the arts and research on important social issues, to implement a kind of revolution in which the arts are seen as tools for understanding the world.  We have built a beta platform at beta.institution.art  and a VR platform at vr.institution.art Read our opening statement/manifesto here: https://beta.institution.art/en/base/articles/11 Some of the most important protagonists in the world of culture are involved, such as Nicolas Bourriaud, Maurizio Cattelan, Marina Abramovic, Cai Guo-Qiang, Bart de Baere, David Elliott, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Mami Kataoka, and Hans Ulrich Obrist. Meetings continue in the coming months on our new platform Institution.Art: a VR and AI powered digital platform to innovate the virtual experience of art launching in March 2026.Institution Lab is led by our internationally recognized curator and director, Fabio Cavallucci.Institution Lab is now looking for a team of interns to help in many different activities (research, production of texts and videos, promotion, fundraising) and buildout of our physical museum space in NYC. .What will you do? Research on different topics related to the projects of Institution Prepare releases, posts, and documents using our custom CMS.Research works and contact artists to add onto our platform. Write grant applications, engage in fundraising and crowdfunding campaignsLiaise and meet with artists, curators, and international art world personalities.Learn curatorial skills from one of the most recognized curators in the world.Begin working on our physical museum space in NYC.The volunteer period must last at least 4 months. Internship is remote but you are invited to our offices in Italy, New York and China. An official certificate describing your commitment to the activity carried out which may give you credit. Our interns will be given a chance to transition to contract and full time work when the physical institution opens and will be able to provide letters to any credit granting schools.Acceptance to the volunteering period is subject to an entrance test. We accept interns who speak English or Italian or Chinese. If you are interested, please apply on handshake.