Graduate Student Internship Program
Overview
The Graduate Student Internship Program (GSIP) allows graduate students at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ to participate in flexible, paid work experience throughout the year. The GSIP program helps connect students with internship opportunities in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors where they can gain valuable work experience and strengthen both their professional and transferable skills.
Benefits
There are many benefits to participating in an internship experience as a graduate student. For instance, students can connect with organizations and employers within relevant fields as well as apply their academic learning to challenges and opportunities beyond academia.
Application Information
- Students who are interested in participating in a GSIP internship opportunity can find more information online, view available postings on or connect with a Graduate Student Internship Advisor for guidance.
- Employers who are interested in working with an outstanding Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduate student can learn more about how to create/post an internship and hire a student.
Contact
For more information, students can contact andrea.spevak@ualberta.ca or gsip@ualberta.ca.
Program Details
Work-Integrated Learning
- Internship
Eligibility Requirements
- Any registered master’s or PhD student at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ is eligible.
- Available internships are posted on , under the GSIP heading.
- Students can apply for GSIP internships for which they are qualified. Students are also able to create their own internships.
Recognition + Compensation
- Internship experiences are paid opportunities. Employers must adhere to the minimum payment requirements as outlined by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies.
Duration, Format + Location
- Internship opportunities are flexible and can be developed to meet the needs of both the student and the employer.