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: 

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