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The physics department at the University of Michigan offers an internship program for our undergraduate students in physics. Professional physicists are ubiquitous in the private sector. An industrial internship is an extremely rewarding and useful experience. You will learn what work is like in industry, obtain valuable skills that apply to any future career, and make valuable professional connections which can be very useful for getting your first job. The goal of this program is to guide a cohort of our undergraduate majors through the process of applying for internship positions. The program consists of the following steps:
The program consists of the following parts:
1. (Early September) Students will develop resumes and cover letters to prepare for applying for internships. We will provide resources to help with that.
2.(Sometime in the Fall) We will bring in a panel of alumni currently working in industry where students will be able to ask questions about jobs, what life is like in the private sector, and how best to prepare and obtain positions there.
3. (Late September) Students will identify a list of at least 20 internship positions that they would like to apply for, noting deadlines and any other pertinent information. We have connections to over 100 companies that are interested in physics majors, as well as partnerships with local companies/startups that regularly hire students.
4. (Late September and beyond) Students apply to these positions - we will provide program participants accountability to ensure they are making good progress in their applications.
5. (Late October/Early November) Students can participate in workshops on successfully interviewing for jobs.
6. (Winter Semester) The program continues into the winter semester, as many internship positions do not open up until the new year.
All current or ‘intending’ physics majors will be admitted to this program. Just fill out the short application form below:
2026 Industry Program Application Form
Questions?!
Please contact Tom Schwarz (schwarzt@umich.edu) or Chelsea Raupp (physics.sso@umich.edu)
