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2024 Application Deadline: January 31
Eligibility
- U-M graduate and undergraduate students in good academic standing
- Returning to U-M for the fall semester following your spring/summer internship; graduating seniors are ineligible.
Timeline
- September – November: Employers provide internship descriptions
- November – January: Receiving applications from students
- February-mid-March: Candidates selection and interviews
- End-March: Intern placements confirmed. Interns work with employers and support staff to determine logistics and on-site planning for internships.
- April: Pre-departure orientation, health & safety sessions
- May– August: On-site internship
Requirements
Students accepted for internships through this program must adhere to the following:
- Completion of internship conditions as agreed upon with the employer. Internships typically span a length of 6-8 weeks between May and August for 25-40 hours per week, though exact dates and contact hours are determined by the employer in collaboration with the student intern. Exceptions may be made in case of emergency.
- Timely communication with LRCCS support staff, including regular check-in and post-internship reflections
- Participation in required pre-departure orientation and health & safety information sessions
- Appropriate behavior in line with the U-M Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities and all applicable federal, state, and local laws
Application Materials
For each position to which you are applying, submit your application materials to china.internships@umich.edu.
- Your updated resume
- A one page, tailored cover letter explaining why you are interested in working for this organization, and how this internship fits in with your overall career goals
Funding
It is the intern’s responsibility to cover work and living expenses for their internship. Visit our Internship Funding page listed below to find information on available scholarships and fellowships for internships.
Questions? Please contact us at china.internships@umich.edu.
