Metcalf Sprints
Gain experience and grow your network with Metcalf Sprints!
Metcalf Sprints are co-op, project-based experiences for UChicago students. During the sprint, teams of undergraduates work together on a deliverable for an employer partner. A sprint is a wonderful way to build your research, analysis, and strategic thinking skills.
The Academic Year Metcalf Sprint Matching Program provides opportunities to work with leading employers across Business, STEM, Policy, and the Arts in a 3-week part-time sprint. Students will be able to rank their interest in specific projects within the applications. Once admitted to the program, students will be matched to a project.
Fall Quarter
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Application Opens
September 28, 2026
January 5, 2027
March 22, 2027
Application Closes
October 12, 2026
January 19, 2027
April 1, 2027
Decisions Released
October 21, 2026
January 27, 2027
April 12, 2027
Orientation
November 4, 2026
February 10, 2027
April 28, 2027
Sprint and Final Presentation
November 9 - December 4, 2026
February 15 - March 5, 2027
May 3-21, 2027
The Metcalf Sprint Matching Program provides opportunities to work with leading employers across Business, STEM, Policy, and the Arts in a 2-week sprint. Students will be able to rank their interest in specific projects within the application. Once admitted to the program, students will be matched to a project.
Summer Quarter
Application Opens
April 16
Application Closes
May 2
Decisions Released
May 20
Orientation
July 28
Sprint and Final Presentation
August 9-20
AI & Tech
Alpha Sophia
echoSURE
Florence Illuminated: Geographic Data Management Project
IBM Quantum
Peregine Health
Arts & Media
Biography Writing Project with Pulitzer-Winning Author Jonathan Eig
Broadcast Media Project with Chicago Public Media and WBEZ
Hamrah Arts Club Project
The Revival Theater & UChicago Chicago Studies
Business, Finance & Consulting
Blackthorne Capital Management
Box 4 Ventures
Cornerstone Research
Maroon Cay Climate Consulting and Innovation
North Star
Policy, Nonprofits & Government
BallotReady
Illinois Environmental Council
National Immigrant Justice Center
National Parks Conservation Association
United African Organization
Science, Research & Healthcare
Dimension Bio
Hollister Incorporated
National Space Society
Regentrix
Vireo Advisors
Students receive a Metcalf stipend for participating. Funding amount is determined by the duration of the specific Sprint.
Academic Year Metcalf Sprints: $1,000 Metcalf Stipend
Summer Metcalf Sprint: $2,000 Metcalf Stipend
For questions about the Metcalf Sprint program, please reach out to Tara Ford at taraford@uchicago.edu.
