Internship Program Application

Whether you're a student passionate about technology, a budding entrepreneur, or an aspiring legal professional, our program provides the perfect platform to hone your skills, expand your network, and contribute to the transfer of MIT's cutting-edge research into societal impact. Join us in shaping the future of technology and innovation!

Submit your application: 

MIT is currently limiting hiring to essential positions. We remain open to applications and welcome qualified candidates, though hiring volume may be lower than usual.

In order to submit an application, send an email with these items to tlo-internships@mit.edu. 

  1. Resume
  2. Professional writing sample (Ideally showcases how you've been able to take a complex concept and make it understandable)

Eligibility 

  • Current Undergrad, Graduate, PhD student, or Postdoc*
  • Current US citizen or permanent resident
  • Commitment and availability to work 10 hours/week (during the spring and fall semesters) or up to 40 hours/week during summer (June-August)
  • Background in life sciences, physical sciences, and/or business development disciplines.
  • PhD students and Postdocs must obtain permission from their PI and/or faculty advisor prior to submitting an application.

Application Process

  • Submit the application and include a current resume and a professional writing sample that demonstrates your ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex ideas. This sample should illustrate your skill in making intricate or technical concepts accessible and understandable to a broad audience.
  • Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial phone screen then invited to an interview process
  • Candidates who qualify will be asked to complete a writing test

General Responsibilities

  • Generate non-confidential marketing briefs by reviewing available scientific documentation, disclosures, and patent applications, synthesizing the information into a concise marketing summary
  • Develop marketing analysis reports
  • Write social media snippets of non-confidential marketing briefs
  • Other special projects as needed 

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong scientific/technical background
  • Demonstrated interest in technology transfer
  • Ability to research complex scientific concepts in a variety of fields and clearly and concisely synthesize the findings into a marketing summary for general audiences
  • Self-motivated and an eagerness to learn 

*Due to MIT Policy, MIT postdocs are ineligible to participate in this internship program. Please direct any questions or concerns to tlo-internships@mit.edu. 

**remote for the foreseeable future