15 Remote Internships for Undergraduates
- Stephen Turban
- Nov 2
- 10 min read
Internships can be a great addition to your college experience, as they prepare you for success in a competitive job market and graduate school admission landscape. As an undergraduate intern, you will get opportunities to turn academic knowledge into professional skills, connect with industry leaders, and gain insight into career paths in your chosen field of study. The internship experience can also help you boost your profile, as it highlights your willingness to get a head start in your career.
If you are looking for a flexible opportunity, remote internships can be a great option to explore. Virtual opportunities are available throughout the year across sectors and open to students pursuing wide-ranging majors, from social science to healthcare. These internships offer rigorous professional experience, networking opportunities, and insights into careers and future education, the way an offline internship does.
In this blog, we have listed 15 remote internships for undergraduates across disciplines.
If you are looking for more prestigious internships, check out this set of blogs!
Location: Remote
Cost: Varies depending on program type; financial aid is available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective; varies by internship
Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year
Application deadline: Varies by cohort
Eligibility: Undergraduate students
Ladder’s virtual internship program allows you to work part-time for a startup or nonprofit on personalized projects tailored to your skills and the organization’s needs. You will be paired with an organization manager as well as a Ladder coach who will guide you throughout the program, including determining your main project’s focus area and completing all assignments over the course of the internship. You will work with a large degree of independence while regularly submitting deliverables to the company over the eight-week program. At the end of the internship, you will present your final project to the company board. Ladder’s startup and nonprofit partners span across sectors, including healthcare, technology, education, and communications.
Location: Remote
Stipend: Unpaid remote internships
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: June 2 – July 20
Application deadline: February 3
Eligibility: Undergraduate students, not including graduating seniors, planning to attend graduate school; remote internship applicants are typically current undergraduate freshmen and sophomores.
Emory University offers students remote opportunities to learn about academic research through its LGS-SOAR internship program. Here, you will join a cohort of other undergraduate students in your preferred field of study and explore advanced concepts through Research Discipline Sessions and group projects. You can indicate your interests in fields like social sciences or biomedical, biological, natural, and public health sciences to gain exposure to research in your chosen track. You will also learn from and connect with current Emory graduate students and professors. Additionally, the program offers professional development opportunities, guidance on preparing graduate school applications, and information sessions on Ph.D. dissertations and Master’s theses.
Location: Remote
Stipend: Available; you can also choose to receive academic credit.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Dates: Opportunities offered year-round; dates vary by internship
Application deadline: Varies by internship
Eligibility: Current full- or part-time undergraduate students in the U.S.; applicants from specific states and territories are ineligible (check details here)
APA’s internship program offers fully remote opportunities for undergraduates across departments throughout the year. If pursuing a psychology degree, you can choose from research-based positions with a focus on preparing for professional careers as a therapist, psychiatrist, or researcher. If you are interested in policy, communications, education, or management, you can apply for internships where you will support the APA’s operations. As an intern, you will get access to educational workshops and discussions. You will also take on group projects with APA employees and other interns and receive mentorship from an APA supervisor.
Location: Remote
Stipend: Unpaid; course credit available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Varies across department/agency placements
Dates: September – May; commitment of 10 hours/week
Application deadline: July 31
Eligibility: Current undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens; specific internships may have additional requirements
The Virtual Student Federal Service program provides a remote internship opportunity, where you will work part-time throughout the school year for a U.S. federal agency. Nearly all agencies accept interns through the program, including the Department of Defense, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Department of Health and Human Services. The program structure can vary greatly based on your placement and academic background. Depending on the department you work in, your tasks may include writing and editing press releases, designing digital media, completing policy research, or supporting software development.
Location: Remote
Stipend: $500
Acceptance rate/cohort size: 6 – 8 students/project cohort
Dates: Late January – early May | Late May - early September | Late September – late December
Application deadline: Applications open about two months before the start date; the deadline is released when applications open
Eligibility: Current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates (<1 year post-graduation)
The Paragon Policy Fellowship offers remote internship opportunities for undergraduates interested in technology and public policy. While the internship is fully remote, Paragon typically pairs students with local government partners to allow for optional participation in presentation opportunities, social activities, and networking events. You will be matched with a government partner based on your skills and interests and serve as a consulting researcher for a policy-focused technology project within a small group of Fellows. Your work will be largely independent, but you will engage in weekly check-in calls to ensure smooth collaboration and submission of regular deliverables to your sponsor organization. You will also attend remote policy workshops, a guest speaker series, and office hours with Paragon organizers.
Location: Remote
Stipend: Generally unpaid; need-based stipends available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Dates: Internships are offered in the spring, summer, and fall. Fall and spring internships run for eight weeks and require part-time commitment; summer internships run 10 weeks and require full-time commitment.
Application deadline: Varies by season; applications typically open several months before the start date
Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, and law students; positions in Policy & Programs prefer those with prior policy research experience; positions in Communications prefer students majoring in journalism, communications, or similar fields
Asian Americans Advancing Justice offers remote internship opportunities for students interested in supporting Asian immigrants’ rights, diversity projects, and anti-profiling initiatives in the U.S. You can choose to apply for an internship in AAAJ’s Communication, Development, or Policy & Programs divisions based on your primary interest areas. Within Communications, you will support public relations outreach, content writing, and drafting press releases and briefs. In the Development division, you will conduct prospect research, coordinate donor communication, and assist in writing grant proposals. The Policy & Programs division offers opportunities to contribute to policy and legislative research, develop public comments, and draft testimonies for Congressional and agency hearings. While the internships are unpaid, AAAJ makes arrangements to help you receive course credit for your work and participation.
Location: Remote; in-person options also available
Stipend: Unpaid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Dates: Varies by opportunity
Application deadline: Varies by opportunity
Eligibility: Most options open to undergraduates; check descriptions for each posting, as specific internships may have additional requirements.
As an intern or volunteer for the International Rescue Committee (IRC), you will contribute to a specific initiative supporting the rights and protection of refugees in the U.S. While tasks vary based on position, you may serve as an assistant case manager for Ukrainian refugees, assist immigrants with citizenship applications, or provide quality assurance monitoring for IRC’s legal services. You may also take on tasks like managing case management databases, interviewing clients, organizing information sessions for refugees seeking support, and helping individuals fill out immigration documents. You will also work with and learn from IRC staff during your involvement.
Location: Remote
Stipend: Unpaid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Dates: Semester, summer, and year-long internships available; dates set by interns and the internship coordinator
Application deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year
Eligibility: Current undergraduate and graduate students; internships may have additional criteria
The International Social Service–USA remote internship program offers undergraduates the opportunity to directly contribute to protection initiatives designed for children separated from family members across countries. Your assignments will include policy research, collecting data on children's outcomes and well-being, and studying child safety from the perspectives of psychology and sociology. Although it offers unpaid internships, ISS-USA will provide support to help you earn course credit for your work. You will also find opportunities to develop professional skills and build a network in legal and social services while shadowing higher-level employees during client meetings and gaining interdisciplinary research experience.
Location: Remote
Stipend: $5,000
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Varies by year
Dates: June 9 – August 1
Application deadline: Not specified; applications are typically open from February to April
Eligibility: Undergraduate students, particularly those from underrepresented groups
The NSURP program provides undergrads the opportunity to pursue funded microbiology research projects in a fully remote format. You will be paired with a microbiology researcher from a worldwide mentor network based on your interests and collaborate with them to design and complete an independent research project. Outside of research, you will attend virtual lectures on advanced microbiology topics. Professional development sessions on career paths and graduate school, as well as remote networking events with NSURP interns and mentors, are part of the experience. You will also have a chance to present your research online.
Location: Remote
Stipend: Hourly rate of $21; you can also get course credit in place of payment
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not provided
Dates: Vary by opportunity; commitment of two 10-week segments (Fall/Spring session) or 10 weeks (Summer session)
Application deadline: March 17 (Fall/Spring session) | October 6 (Summer session)
Eligibility: Anyone who is 18 or older; specific requirements can vary by opportunity
Penguin Random House offers remote opportunities to work within the publication industry and access a pipeline to full-time positions at the company. Options are offered across all main departments; you might support the Editorial team in reviewing manuscript submissions, collaborate with the Art and Design team to design book covers, or manage budgets and account reconciliations with the Finance team, depending on the position you choose. Other placement areas include sales, marketing, and bookmaking. Outside work assignments, you will gain insights into the publishing process through networking events, a professional speaker series, and educational panels.
Location: Remote
Stipend: $36,000–$46,000
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Dates: 10 weeks over the summer
Application deadline: Recruiting begins in the preceding summer
Eligibility: Current undergraduate students
PCG’s Summer Internship offers students the opportunity to explore and engage in public sector consulting operations across health, human services, and education. You will be assigned to group consulting projects and support a case team while conducting market research, maintaining client records, analyzing data, generating reports, and performing quality assurance tasks. While fully remote, the program will offer you access to mentorship from a current PCG consultant to support your skill development and project performance. You will also connect with PCG leaders and engage in virtual networking events.
Location: Remote; two-day in-person orientation
Stipend: $6,250/month; travel expenses for orientation are funded
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective; 20 positions available
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Application deadline: Recruiting begins in the preceding summer
Eligibility: Current undergraduate students majoring in computer science, information technology, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field; applicants should have experience with at least one modern language (Java, C++, or C#)
The BNSF Tech summer internship program allows you to support the operations of a multinational railroad, freight, and mobility company. You will work within a specific team in product engineering, data science, AI, or infrastructure, and contribute to improving BNSF’s operational efficiency and technological innovation. While tasks will vary based on placement, the program has a strong programming focus; you may help produce production-quality code for your team, debug programs, and write unit and integration tests. You will also gain insight into railroad infrastructure and development by participating in design reviews and learning about the best practices in transit technology development and operations management.
Location: Remote; Washington, D.C. placements also available
Stipend: Full-time: $5,000 (10-week summer internship) or $6,000 (12-week semester internship) | Part-time: $2,500 (10-week summer internship) or $3,000 (12-week semester internship)
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Dates: 10 weeks over the summer or 12 weeks during fall/spring semesters; full-time and part-time opportunities available
Application deadline: Varies; check website for updates
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed at least three semesters of college, current graduate students, and undergraduates/graduates who graduated in the last six months; demonstrated interest or experience in LGBT policy and advocacy is recommended
The Human Rights Campaign offers undergraduate students remote internships focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy and rights. Internship opportunities are available across HRC programs, within focus areas like policy, fundraising, communications, and community-based program development. Assignments can vary, but you will contribute hands-on work, including political research, developing written materials, coordinating fundraising events, or supporting community outreach initiatives. Additionally, you will get to network with professionals involved in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, participate in educational seminars, and attend professional development events.
Location: Virtual or in-person at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Cost/Stipend: Free and unpaid; $25 application fee with need-based fee waivers available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Application deadline: February 2
Program dates: June 18 – August 8
Eligibility: Undergraduates and high school students who are at least 15 years old
ASSIP offers remote internships for students across STEM fields, allowing them to work on research under the guidance of a university professor. You will be paired with a mentor in your preferred discipline, which can be physics, neuroscience, statistics, diverse computer science subfields, or other STEM fields. Within your chosen track, you will contribute to intensive research work while undergoing training in scientific communication and writing. Outside of research work, you will attend remote events including career-planning discussions, lectures from professors and industry researchers, and a final Research Symposium where you will present your work to ASSIP mentors and other interns. In-person and hybrid opportunities are also available.
Location: Remote
Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Dates: 10 weeks over the summer
Application deadline: Recruitment conducted in the November–December period
Eligibility: Current undergraduate students; specific criteria can vary
Novartis’ Sales Rotational Internship Program prepares students for entry-level Territory Account Specialist positions in pharmaceutical sales and marketing. As an intern, you will focus on a specific pharmaceutical product, building a comprehensive knowledge of its medical profile and developing marketing skills to promote the product to external organizations and providers. Under the mentorship of a current Novartis sales specialist, you will work on refining your sales skills to align with the company’s regional priorities. You will also attend networking events, gain access to online educational resources and professional development training materials, and be considered for a post-graduation career based on your performance.
One other option—Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you want to pursue independent research under the guidance of a mentor, consider applying to Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, which are selective high school programs founded in partnership with Harvard and Oxford researchers. In the past, 4,000+ students applied for just 500 spots in the research program. You can learn about the application and available programs on the application form here.
Also, you can check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation—a non-profit research program for talented low-income students. Last year, it offered 150 students full need-based financial assistance.
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a Ph.D. student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program in which students work one-on-one with a mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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