Metcalf Clinics

Gain experience and grow your network with the Metcalf Clinics program! Metcalf Clinics are co-op, project-based experiences for UChicago students facilitated by employer partners. During the project, teams of undergraduates take a deep dive into their field of interest and build relevant experience. These clinics are a wonderful way to build your research, analysis, and strategic thinking skills. After working on a two-week project, teams will have the opportunity to give a presentation on their results. Students will receive access to coaches, industry experts, and the opportunity to network with successful alumni.

Metcalf Clinic projects center on key themes with a focus on emerging and future careers including clean energy, biotechnology, quantum information sciences, and finance. Past employer partners included organizations such as: Alpha Sophia Technologies, Cornerstone Research, Hollister, IBM Quantum, and North Star Investment Management.

If you’re interested in learning more and joining a project, applications will open on Handshake in April 2025. Students are welcome to work from anywhere in the world on Metcalf Clinic projects.

Key Dates for Summer 2025 Metcalf Clinic Participants:

  • April: Applications open

  • Early June: Decisions released

  • June:

    • Students matched to project teams

    • Mandatory virtual orientation and coaching session

    • Project teams introduced to employer partners

  • August 11- 22: Work on Metcalf Clinic with your team!

    • During the full-time (approx. 80 hour) project, teams will work together to tackle projects with employer partners; projects will occur fully remotely

  • August 22-29:

    • Present project findings to employer

    • Celebrate a successful project, return to campus, and kick off the new academic year!

Stipend

Metcalf Clinic participants will receive a $2,000 stipend.