Jeff Metcalf Internship Program
The Jeff Metcalf Internship Program is the premier internship program at the University of Chicago. A national model for university internship programs for more than a quarter-century, the Metcalf Program provides paid, substantive internships for students in the College. Students receive more than 4,500 Metcalf internships each year across a highly diverse range of industries and geographic locations.
How to Find Metcalf Internships
To search for Metcalf internships:
Log in to your UChicago Handshake account
Click "Jobs"
Click "All Filters"
In the dropdown menu, scroll down to "Labeled by Your School"
Select “2024-25 metcalf”
Career Advancement publishes a weekly newsletter, highlighting Metcalf opportunities with upcoming deadlines, as well as a comprehensive spreadsheet with all available positions. Stay informed and sign up for the newsletter!
Once you've secured your Metcalf Internship, please see the Metcalf Internship Welcome Kit.
Questions About Metcalf Internships?
If you have questions about the Metcalf Internship Program, check out the Metcalf Frequently Asked Questions
City Guides for Metcalfs
Download city guides for tips and information about living and working in different locations while doing your Metcalf.
Student Support
Career Advancement supports students at every stage of the Metcalf experience with:
Personalized internship advising and application reviews
Situational support and guidance during the internship
Opportunities to share feedback, including a mid-summer check-in survey and an end-of-summer evaluation
Compensation
Students can receive compensation in three ways:
Payment by the Host Organization
Employer will pay students directly and handle all onboarding procedures.
Metcalf stipend from Career Advancement
UChicago will offer funding to help students offset their living expenses. A standard stipend amount for full-time experiences will be $4,000.
Any internship of 8 weeks or more (320+ hours) is considered a full-time experience.
Program History and Legacy
Learn how generations of UChicago alumni have launched successful careers through the Jeff Metcalf Internship Program!
Hear from Past Metcalf Interns
Hear from previous Metcalf interns about what they learned and how their Metcalf experience has shaped their career journey!