Specialized Career Cohorts

Source: https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/student-opportunities/post-grad-opportunities/specialized-career-cohorts/ Parent: https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/

Get expert support and join a community of peers by applying for a specialized career cohort! These programs provide intensive career preparation across a variety of industries. Each program offers professional development opportunities and hands-on experiences. In addition, some programs fund internships and other career opportunities.

These programs are a great fit for students who are interested in an immersive and structured experience, enjoy being part of a cohort, and feel comfortable making a commitment of a year or more.

Students are welcome to apply to and participate in as many programs as interest them, provided they can meet all program commitments. Visit the "Application Tips" section below for advice on how to create a strong and compelling application!

Explore the programs below to learn more! You can also with a career adviser for personalized support with identifying the programs that fit best with your interests.

Advisers can also help you prepare your applications. Make your application stand out by getting a virtual resume review! You can submit your application for review by an adviser .

Check the UChicago Handshake events page and sign up for industry listservs to get regular updates on upcoming information sessions and programs!

[Careers in Education Professions ("Ed Pros")

Focus: students with a strong interest in the education sector, including teaching, administration, research, policy, edtech, and more.

Commitment: 1-3 years

Eligibility: First, second, and third years

Application timeline: Deadline April 15, 2026](/careers-in/education-professions/)

Questions: Contact Swapna Shaw

[Engineering Fellows

Focus: Students who are interested in the molecular engineering major and want to pursue careers in related fields.

Commitment: 1-2 years

Eligibility: First and second years eligible to apply; students begin program in Winter Quarter

Application Timeline: Fall](/careers-in/engineering/)

[Fellows in Community and Social Medicine

Focus: students who want to pursue a summer internship in community health and social medicine

Commitment: 1 summer

Eligibility: first, second, and third years eligible to apply

Application timeline: Winter Quarter](/careers-in/healthcare/)

Questions: Contact Elise Gruneisen

[Financial Markets

Focus: students who want to pursue careers in quantitative finance

Commitment: 3 years

Eligibility: first years and new transfer students eligible to apply

Application Timeline: applications open now; apply by January 23](/careers-in/business/applying-to-selective-business-programs/)

[Global Health Scholars

Focus: students who are interested in health policy and want to explore global public health issues

Commitment: 1- 3 years (depending on when program requirements are met)

Eligibility: first, second, and third years eligible to apply

Application Timeline: Deadline April 16, 2026](/careers-in/policy-and-social-impact/global-health-careers/pozen-global-health-scholars/)

[Katen Scholars

Focus: students who want to pursue a summer research project in health or medical science with a UChicago faculty member

Commitment: 1 summer

Eligibility: first, second, and third years eligible to apply

Application timeline: Winter Quarter](/careers-in/healthcare/)

Questions: Contact Elise Gruneisen

[Kiphart Collegiate Fellows

Focus: students who want to pursue summer internships in global health and social development, with a focus on the Global South

Commitment: 1 summer

Eligibility: first, second, and third years eligible to apply

Application timeline: varies; apply directly to Kiphart Fellows internships](/careers-in/policy-and-social-impact/global-health-careers/kiphart-collegiate-fellows-program/)

[Law and Politics Cohort

Focus: students who are interested in attending law school and considering a career in politics

Commitment: 1 year (expected meeting attendance and capstone project)

Eligibility: rising second, third, and fourth years eligible to apply

Application timeline: Deadline April 15, 2026](/careers-in/law/)

Questions: Contact Ben Morris-Levenson

[Pozen Human Rights Internship

Focus: students who are interested in exploring human rights in practice through a summer internship

Commitment: 1 year

Eligibility: second and third years eligible to apply

Application timeline: Autumn Quarter](https://humanrights.uchicago.edu/student-opportunities/internship-program)

Public Policy Leaders

Focus: students who are ambitious about public service and policy careers

Commitment: 3 years

Eligibility: first years eligible to apply

Application Timeline: Deadline April 16, 2026

Questions: Contact Tala Ali-Hasan at talihasan@uchicago.edu

[Rising Attorneys

Focus: future law students who are planning on applying to law school within the next five years

Commitment: 1 calendar year, during which you will study for and take the LSAT

Eligibility: rising third and fourth years and recent alumni are eligible to apply

Application timeline: Deadline April 15, 2026](/careers-in/law/)

Questions: Contact Priya Laroia

[Seidel Scholars

Focus: students who want to pursue a nontraditional summer career experience tied to their academic major

Commitment: 1 summer

Eligibility: see program webpage for eligible majors.

Application timeline: Application opens February 2026](/student-opportunities/grant-programs-internships-and-careers/seidel-scholars-grants/)

[Stamps Scholars

Focus: students who want to take on ambitious experiential learning projects, including internships, research projects, and entrepreneurial endeavors

Commitment: 2 years

Eligibility: second years eligible to apply

Application timeline: Winter Quarter](/student-opportunities/grant-programs-internships-and-careers/stamps-scholars-program/)

[The Digital Assets Program

Focus: students interested in learning more about and pursuing careers in the digital economy, including cryptocurrency and blockchain

Commitment: 1 year

Eligibility: all class years eligible to apply; students begin program in their autumn quarter

Application timeline: Spring Quarter](/careers-in/business/digital-assets-program/)

[The Restructuring Finance Program

Focus: students interested in careers in restructuring investment banking

Commitment: 2 years (program takes place during second and third year)

Eligibility: first year students apply in the Spring Quarter and transfer students will be able to apply during the summer for a select number of spots

Application timeline: Spring Quarter](/careers-in/business/restructuring-finance-program/)

[The Trott Business Program

Focus: students who are seeking intensive preparation for a career in business

Commitment: 2 years

Eligibility: first years and new transfer students eligible to apply; students begin program in their 1st year Spring Quarter

Application timeline: applications open now; apply by January 23](/careers-in/business/applying-to-selective-business-programs/)

Application Tips

Put your best foot forward in your application by using these tips:

• Visit the resume and interview to get started crafting your resume and cover letter

• Demonstrate your interest, enthusiasm, and past engagement in your applications materials

• Highlight specific experiences you’ve and the skills you’ve gained that would be assets to the cohort!

• Advisers can also help you prepare your applications. Make your application stand out by getting a resume review!

• Be concise and specific with answers to interview and essay questions

• Use the STAR method to ground your answers!