Internships

Dr. Thomas Connors coordinates digital and face-to-face internships for our undergraduate and graduate students. Virtual internships have opened up new opportunities for students, giving them access to a multitude of institutions in distant locations.

If you are interested in pursuing an internship next semester, contact Dr. Connors now to start the process: thomas.connors@uni.edu.

Internship Funding Opportunities

If you are completing a non-profit internship, or have set up a meeting with Dr. Connors to discuss a future internship, please look over the agency/organization qualifications for the Koob Fund, as you may be eligible to apply. The Koob Fund awards $2,000 to undergraduate students and $3,000 to graduate students, per semester.

The Robert and Yvonne Koob Fund for Student Community Engagement is an endowment supporting students who are completing internships in positions of service in Iowa. For more information on the fund, the application process, and a full list of qualifications, please visit the Instructions/Application Process.

For internships occurring in summer/fall 2024, the application deadline is: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 5 p.m.