Eligibility and Evaluation
The Internship Challenge connects employers with college students and recent graduates through an online platform and reimburses eligible organizations (companies with 100 or fewer employees in Massachusetts; no more than 250 globally) for intern stipends.
Internships can take place any time during the Program Year, which runs from May 1 through April 30. Candidates submit an online application, which includes their resume and cover letter, to be posted in the MLSC’s application database (candidates do not apply to a particular organization or for a specific position). There is no application deadline since internship placements are rolling, however, funding is allocated to host organizations on a first-come first-served basis.
The Internship Challenge funds hundreds of internships each year for college students interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences. The program connects employers with students through an online platform and provides funding to enable eligible organizations to hire paid interns. Offered year-round, this workforce development program seeks to enhance and build a robust talent pipeline for Massachusetts life science companies, research institutions, incubators, and trade associations.
