
Photo: Ares Alivisatos '21
Preparation and Application
September – December
During this time, students should:
- Learn more about the International Internship Program (IIP) and explore internship opportunities
- Attend an IIP info session
- Schedule an advising appointment
- Read evaluations from past IIP interns and reach out to past interns for more information. The evaluations are available in the IIP Lounge located in the Louis A. Simpson Building A-level
- Visit the Center for Career Development website for help with resume and / or cover letter
- Apply to the program by the deadline as listed on GPS
Selection and Placement
January – April
At this time, IIP staff will:
- Conduct a holistic review of applications
- Submit application materials to employers based on student qualifications and internship requirements.
- IIP candidates will have an opportunity to participate in mock interviews.
- Employers will conduct virtual / phone interviews before making final selection. Students should not contact the employer directly for solicitation or to ask about the status of their application.
- IIP will release internship decisions on a rolling basis. All IIP decisions will be finalized:
- Application I: March 1, 2023
- Application II: March 15, 2023
If students are accepted to the program, they will:
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Receive the Terms and Conditions of the IIP Award and have THREE days to respond and accept the offer of internship
- Students who withdraw from IIP after the terms and conditions have been processed will be assessed a $500 late withdrawal fee by Princeton. Students may be assessed other fees as well depending upon the withdrawal and refund polices of their particular IIP.
Pre-Departure
April – May
Before the end of the academic year, the IIP office will:
- Issue student’s financial award via SAFE upon completion of all pre-departure and post-decision materials in GPS
- Host MANDATORY pre-internship orientations and briefing meetings as requested by the IIP advisor
Students should:
- Complete all post-decision materials in GPS
- Research housing options by reviewing evaluations from previous interns (if in-country positions are available)
- Review visa regulations and requirements for summer travel
- Schedule appointments with University Health Services for immunization (if necessary)
- Communicate directly with internship supervisor for details about upcoming internship
- Attend a MANDATORY orientation and briefing meeting
- Follow all pre-travel guidelines on the Undergraduate Travel Checklist
Intern and Return
June – September
During the internship and upon return, students will be asked to:
- Notify IIP of any concerns or urgent matters that may impact their internship
- Discuss any questions or concerns with their IIP advisor
- Complete IIP initial check-in survey within two weeks of the start of the internship
- Submit an IIP Mid-Program Snapshot
- Submit IIP final evaluation and virtual presentation along with a short one-minute video about your internship work experience and IIP organization
The IIP office will:
- Request feedback in the form of internship surveys and reports
- Continue to engage and support students to share their IIP experience to meet their academic, professional and personal goals
- Host a Welcome Back event