15 Paid Internships in Boston, MA for College Students
- Stephen Turban
- 2 hours ago
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If you are a college student looking to gain professional experience, internships can help you apply what you learn in class while exploring potential career paths. These opportunities allow you to work with organizations across industries such as healthcare, finance, consulting, biotechnology, government, and research. Participating in an internship can also help you develop skills in communication, data analysis, project management, and professional collaboration.
Why should you intern in Boston, MA?
Boston is home to a wide range of universities, hospitals, research institutes, startups, and global companies that regularly host student interns. Many internships in the city provide exposure to fields such as biotechnology, healthcare, consulting, finance, public policy, and scientific research. These opportunities can help you build experience, connect with professionals in your field, and better understand different career options.
To help with your search, here are 15 paid internships in Boston, MA, for college students.
If you’re looking for remote internships, check out our blog here.
Location: City Hall and various departments across Boston, MA.
Stipend: Paid (exact amount not specified).
Dates: June - August, dates may vary as per year
Application Deadline: January (specific date announced annually).
Eligibility: Current undergraduate or graduate student, or 2–4 years of post-secondary experience; Boston residency required.
This internship places you directly within Boston’s city government, where you'll work on real-world projects across more than 20 departments. From communications and policy research to community engagement and sustainability, your role depends on departmental needs and your skills. The program emphasizes professional growth through a structured workshop series, networking events, and a collaborative group project. You'll gain exposure to government operations, develop workplace competencies, and contribute to meaningful public initiatives.
Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Boston, MA.
Stipend: Paid (amount not disclosed).
Dates: May – August.
Application Deadline: Mid-December to early spring.
Eligibility: Current undergraduate or graduate student.
During this summer internship, you'll be placed in one of the Bank’s operational departments, contributing to live projects while working alongside full-time staff. The experience is designed to develop both your professional skill set and your understanding of the Federal Reserve System. You’ll have access to a structured mentorship program, workshops, and multiple networking events throughout the summer. Whether your interests lie in economics, technology, communications, or administration, the placement provides a high-expectation environment that prepares you for future roles in finance or public service.
Location: Boston Consulting Group, Boston, MA.
Stipend: Paid (exact compensation varies by role and region).
Dates: Typically 2–3 months in summer.
Application Deadline: Varies by role and school; most open mid-fall through early winter.
Eligibility: Undergraduate, master’s, or MBA students; digital and tech roles require relevant technical skills.
As an intern at BCG, you’ll join client-facing teams tackling real business challenges across industries. Consulting interns contribute to strategy projects, conduct data analysis, and present recommendations to senior stakeholders, while digital interns may focus on software engineering, design, or analytics in BCG X and Platinion. All interns receive structured mentorship, participate in training sessions, and are evaluated for potential full-time roles. While rigorous, the experience is immersive and allows you to build both technical and interpersonal consulting skills.
Location: Biogen Headquarters, Cambridge, MA.
Stipend: Paid (amount not specified).
Dates: 12 weeks, typically June – August.
Application Deadline: Opens on a rolling basis; positions are posted throughout the academic year.
Eligibility: Students enrolled in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, JD, MD, MBA, or PhD programs.
At Biogen, you’ll join a 12-week summer internship where you’ll contribute to real projects that align with the company’s biotech mission. Interns work across departments, ranging from manufacturing to marketing and R&D, receiving direct mentorship and participating in curated events like networking lunches and learning workshops. A highlight of the program is a final poster presentation, which allows you to showcase your work to peers and leadership. You’ll also get to take part in Care Deeply Day, a company-wide volunteer initiative.
Location: Lurie Center for Autism, Lexington or Charlestown, MA.
Stipend: Paid (exact amount not specified).
Dates: June 1 – July 31.
Application Deadline: January 30.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students; preference for rising juniors/seniors, though strong rising sophomores will be considered; must be in the Boston area for the summer.
This nine-week, full-time internship places you in clinical and translational research settings focused on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). You'll be matched with a faculty mentor at the Lurie Center and participate in weekly seminars, observational clinical opportunities, and a semi-independent research project. The program exposes you to areas like patient recruitment, data analysis, neuroimaging, and preclinical lab work. You’ll wrap up the experience by presenting your findings to peers and staff.
Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA.
Stipend: $16.80/hour for undergraduates; $19.95/hour for graduate students.
Dates: June 15 – August 21 (summer); January 30 – April 24 (spring); September 12 – December 12 (fall).
Application Deadline: February 6 – March 12 (summer); October 23 – December 3 (spring); July 16 – August 11 (fall).
Eligibility: College or university students; must follow position-specific requirements.
The MFA Pathways Internship places you in a department aligned with your academic or professional interests, from conservation and education to curatorial work and digital media. You’ll get hands-on experience, direct mentorship from museum staff, and attend development sessions that introduce you to museum careers. Each internship includes project work, training, and opportunities to connect with professionals across the institution. The roles are in-person and vary by department, with a clear compensation structure and rolling admissions process.
Location: Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA.
Stipend: Paid (exact amount varies by role).
Dates: 10–12 weeks, typically June – August.
Application Deadline: Rolling; most roles posted between November and March.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in degree programs relevant to the specific internship.
This structured summer internship offers you the chance to contribute to ongoing projects across Takeda’s research, operations, and business divisions. With internship tracks in areas like oncology strategy, global supply chain, regulatory affairs, procurement, and AI, you'll engage in real-world work tied to healthcare innovation. Takeda provides professional development through workshops, speaker sessions with company leaders, and a formal mentorship program. Interns also participate in community events and conclude the summer with presentations that reflect their project impact.
Location: Fidelity Investments, Boston, MA (hybrid format).
Stipend: Paid (amount not specified).
Dates: June – August, typically 10 weeks.
Application Deadline: September 22 – October 17.
Eligibility: Juniors (rising seniors) enrolled in bachelor’s programs across all majors.
Fidelity’s internship embeds you directly into working teams across departments like client relations, asset management, HR, finance, tech, and operations. Over the summer, you’ll contribute to active projects, engage with leadership through learning sessions, and participate in networking events. The program supports career development with mentorship, workshops, and social events while offering exposure to a large-scale enterprise environment. Internships are hybrid, combining in-person and virtual components.
Location: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA.
Stipend: Paid (exact amount not specified).
Dates: May 26 - July 31
Application Deadline: January 11
Eligibility: Rising undergraduate seniors and graduate students; Boston-area students strongly encouraged to apply.
This full-time, in-person summer internship places you in an administrative or healthcare department at Dana-Farber, where you'll support key initiatives tied to inclusion, health equity, and hospital operations. Interns participate in weekly workshops, mentorship activities, and professional development events, gaining both analytical and leadership skills. The program emphasizes community-building, exposure to healthcare careers, and access to senior leaders. It concludes with a structured presentation or reflection experience.
Location: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA.
Stipend: $5,400 plus free housing, round-trip travel, and sponsored conference travel.
Dates: June 1 – July 31.
Application Deadline: January 11.
Eligibility: Undergraduates enrolled in a four-year U.S. college, graduating December 2026 or later; must major in physical, biological, or computer sciences, engineering, or mathematics with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
BSRP is a full-time, nine-week summer research program designed for students pursuing biomedical research with an interest in genomics. You’ll be placed in a lab at the Broad Institute, working on experimental or computational projects under the guidance of leading scientists. Outside of lab work, the program includes a scientific communication course, graduate school prep workshops, and seminars with researchers from Harvard and MIT. You’ll present your findings at the end of the program and may receive funding to present at national conferences.
Location: Moderna, Cambridge, MA.
Stipend: $20–$60/hour based on role and experience.
Dates: June 1 – August 14.
Application Deadline: Rolling (typically posted in fall/winter).
Eligibility: Undergraduate students (preferably rising seniors) majoring in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, or related fields; must already have U.S. work authorization.
This internship places you on Moderna’s RDQ team, where you'll support quality systems for GCP, GLP, and pharmacovigilance processes. Projects include assisting with audits, organizing documentation, and supporting inspection readiness across clinical and non-clinical areas. You’ll work in a collaborative, in-person setting, with exposure to cross-functional teams, gaining experience in quality assurance and regulatory systems such as Veeva Vault.
Location: Liberty Mutual, Boston, MA (hybrid options available).
Stipend: Paid (typical starting salary ~$64,800/year prorated for interns).
Dates: Typically 10–12 weeks, June – August.
Application Deadline: Rolling; most open in fall.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in fields like finance, business, data analytics, computer science, actuarial science, or similar; must have U.S. work authorization.
Liberty Mutual offers summer internships across departments, including finance, underwriting, technology, claims, and analytics. You’ll work on meaningful assignments, develop professional skills, and gain insight into the insurance industry. Interns receive mentorship, access to leadership, and participate in training sessions and networking events.
Location: L.E.K. Consulting, Boston, MA.
Stipend: Approximately $3,550 per week.
Dates: 8–10 weeks, typically June – August.
Application Deadline: Rolling; varies by campus recruitment cycle.
Eligibility: Top-performing undergraduate students interested in consulting; rising seniors strongly preferred.
The Summer Associate program at L.E.K. gives you full immersion in real strategy consulting work, participating as a core member of client-facing teams. You’ll work on challenging projects involving market analysis, stakeholder interviews, and the development of actionable insights. After a week of structured training, you’ll be paired with a mentor and embedded on live cases where you’ll contribute directly to recommendations and deliverables.
Location: Boston Scientific, Marlborough and Waltham, MA.
Stipend: Paid (exact amount not disclosed); housing provided for eligible sites.
Dates: Mid-May – Mid-August (12 weeks).
Application Deadline: Rolling; openings posted in fall and spring.
Eligibility: Rising seniors (graduating between December 2025 and May 2026) or graduate students with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
As a summer intern at Boston Scientific, you’ll work on high-impact projects across functions like engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and business operations. From day one, you’ll contribute directly to ongoing work while developing practical skills in a collaborative med-tech environment. The program includes structured mentorship, networking events, and access to company-wide learning initiatives. Interns benefit from perks like housing (where eligible), transportation options, and social programming.
Location: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Boston, MA
Stipend: $6,250 for 10 weeks; up to $550 travel reimbursement
Acceptance Rate: Not specified (small cohort, highly selective)
Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Eligibility: Must be enrolled part-time or full-time in an undergraduate life sciences program and authorized to work in the U.S.
This full-time summer research internship places you in a Harvard-affiliated lab focused on plant biology, ecology, or evolutionary science. You’ll design your own project with a faculty mentor, participate in weekly seminars and discussions, and present your findings at a final symposium. Research topics vary but align with themes like plant adaptation, global change, and ecosystem ecology. No previous research experience is required, but you’re expected to be fully committed, independent, and collaborative throughout the 10 weeks.
Bonus Internship - Ladder Internships
Location: Remote
Cost: Varies depending on program type. Full financial aid available.
Application Deadline: Varies by cohort. Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September), and Winter (November).
Program Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year
Eligibility: Students who can work for 10-20 hours/week for 8-12 weeks. Open to undergraduates and gap year students
Ladder University Internship Program is a selective, virtual internship program where you work with startups and nonprofits from around the world! The startups range across a variety of industries. As part of their internship, each student will work on a real-world project that addresses a genuine need for the startup they are working with and present their work at the end of their internship. Interns work closely with their manager at the startup. Apply now!
One other option—the Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here, check out students’ reviews of the program here and here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a graduate of Harvard College, where he earned an A.B. in Statistics. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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