Jeff Metcalf Internship Program

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The Jeff Metcalf Internship Program is the premier internship program at the University of Chicago. A national model for university internship programs for more than a quarter-century, the Metcalf Program provides paid, substantive internships for students in the College. In the 2024-2025 academic year, students received more than 4,500 Metcalf internships across a highly diverse range of industries and geographic locations.

How to Find Metcalf Internships

To search for Metcalf internships:

Log in to your UChicago Handshake account
Click "Jobs"
Click "Filters"
In the dropdown menu, scroll down to "Labels"
Type and select “2025-26 metcalf”

Career Advancement publishes a weekly newsletter, highlighting Metcalf opportunities with upcoming deadlines, as well as a comprehensive spreadsheet with all available positions. Stay informed and sign up for the newsletter!

Once you've secured your Metcalf Internship, please see the Metcalf Internship Welcome Kit.

Questions About Metcalf Internships?

If you have questions about the Metcalf Internship Program, check out the Metcalf Frequently Asked Questions

Student Support

Career Advancement supports students at every stage of the Metcalf experience with:

Personalized and application reviews
Situational support and guidance during the internship
Opportunities to share feedback, including a mid-summer check-in survey and an end-of-summer evaluation

Compensation

Students can receive compensation in three ways:

Payment by the Host Organization
Employer will pay students directly and handle all onboarding procedures.
Metcalf stipend from Career Advancement
UChicago will offer funding to help students offset their living expenses. A standard stipend amount for full-time experiences will be $4,000.
Any internship of 8 weeks or more (320+ hours) is considered a full-time experience.
Grant for student-secured internships

Program History and Legacy

Learn how generations of UChicago alumni have launched successful careers through the Jeff Metcalf Internship Program!

Hear from Past Metcalf Interns

Hear from previous Metcalf interns about what they learned and how their Metcalf experience has shaped their career journey!