# 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](https://uchicago.joinhandshake.com/events) and [sign up for industry listservs](/career-toolkit/discover-your-passion/industry-newsletters/) 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](/careers-in/education-professions/) [Swapna Shaw](mailto:srshaw@uchicago.edu)

[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](/careers-in/healthcare/) [Elise Gruneisen](mailto:egruneisen@uchicago.edu)

[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](/careers-in/healthcare/) [Elise Gruneisen](mailto:egruneisen@uchicago.edu)

[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](/careers-in/law/) [Ben Morris-Levenson](mailto:bmorrislevenson@uchicago.edu)

[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](/careers-in/law/) [Priya Laroia](mailto:plaroia@uchicago.edu)

[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!