Internships help you gain valuable work experience to be competitive in your career and job search. While conducting an internship you will develop new skills, refine skills you already have, apply knowledge gained from the classroom to on-the-job situations, explore potential career options, meet and work with professionals, experience new work environments, and expand your professional network.
UC Davis Summer Abroad Internships
Gain hands-on experience in diverse fields at locations around the globe. There are a variety of cohort-based and academic credit-bearing internships available for different durations and different times of year.
Virtual Internships
Overcome location and scheduling barriers by conducting an online internship. Work remotely while connecting with others around the globe and improving your skills and employability in an increasingly digital world.
U21 Sustainable Micro-internships
The Universitas 21 (U21) Micro-Internships Program provides you the opportunity to work with fellow students from across the globe, sharing knowledge and expertise while immersing yourself in the work of a commercial organization.
UC Davis Widening Circles Program
Explore new pathways for learning, sharing, connecting, and acting with purpose and humility in the face of global inequality and injustice. This program includes an online curriculum, guidance from experienced mentors, peer-to-peer learning, personal reflection, and multimedia storytelling.
Global Research Opportunities
Find an opportunity to do research at an institution abroad. Add to your resume, build your academic, professional, and intercultural skills, and make connections with people across the globe. Many opportunities offer funding to make the experience affordable.
Tools, Resources and Other Opportunities
Review additional tools and resources to help you find global internships and research opportunities that are the right fit for you. Explore on- and off-campus resources and useful search engines for identifying global learning opportunities.