Internship Programs

Internship Programs is sponsored by Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC). This program creates hundreds of new internship opportunities each year for high school students, college students, and recent graduates interested in life sciences careers in Massachusetts. It aims to enhance the talent pipeline for the Massachusetts life sciences industry.

Internship Challenge - MLSC Internship Program Partners Application, Eligibility, & Resources Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Internship Challenge program. Investing in the next generation of life science professionals is at the core of our mission.

The Internship Challenge enhances the talent pipeline by creating hundreds of new internship opportunities each year for college students and recent graduates interested in life sciences careers. Through an online platform, the program offers employers access to a searchable resume database to help them connect with qualified candidates from across Massachusetts.

The program also enables eligible organizations to pay their interns by subsidizing wages up to $9,600 per intern (based on $20 per hour for 12 weeks). Internships can be part- or full-time and can take place any time during the Program Year, which runs from May 1 through April 30.

All funding allocated for the current program round has been committed and we are no longer able to approve any additional subsidized Internship Challenge Interns. Host Organizations may be placed on a first-come, first-served waitlist should funding become available. Please contact us here to be added to the waitlist.

Investing in the next generation of life science professionals is at the core of our mission. The Internship Challenge enhances the talent pipeline by creating hundreds of new internship opportunities each year for college students and recent graduates interested in life sciences careers.

Through an online platform, the program offers employers access to a searchable resume database to help them connect with qualified candidates from across Massachusetts. The program also enables eligible organizations to pay their interns by subsidizing wages up to $9,600 per intern (based on $20 per hour for 12 weeks).

Internships can be part- or full-time and can take place any time during the Program Year, which runs from May 1 through April 30. Funding is available on a first-come first-served basis and allocated only after offer requests are approved by the MLSC within the organization application.

Program Application, Eligibility Requirements, Resources and FAQs: View the Internship Challenge program’s eligibility requirements, access resources, read frequently asked questions, and start the application process. View the Internship Challenge program’s eligibility requirements, access resources, read frequently asked questions, and start the application process.

View and Download Recommended Skills Handout for Prospective Interns The Internship Challenge embodies our belief in the power of experiential learning to cultivate a workforce pipeline.

As the longest-running program at the MLSC, the Internship Challenge has expanded the pool of prospective employees who have practical experience, increased opportunities for mentoring, and enabled more students from across the Commonwealth to explore careers in the life sciences industry. This initiative has reached every region of our state to the benefit of a diverse pool of talented young people.

The program creates new internship opportunities for college students and recent graduates by enabling small companies, of 100 employees or less, to hire paid interns. Massachusetts organizations...

different academic institutions of interns that had completed college were offered employment directly following Internship Program Partners As part of our commitment to increasing access and diversity in the life sciences workforce, the MLSC also partners with Project Onramp and the UNCF Ernest E. Just Initiative to support internship opportunities for low-income and underrepresented students. Ernest E.

Just Life Sciences Initiative The MLSC is proud to partner with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) on the Ernest E. Just Life Sciences Initiative, which creates internship opportunities in the Boston-area for students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).

Students gain valuable experience and a network of professionals to pave a path for a fulfilling career in the life sciences. The program creates paid summer internships for Massachusetts college students who are under-resourced and often first-generation, helping to bridge the opportunity gap for these promising young people. Project Onramp also provides wraparound training and support for interns and their supervisors.

MLSC Internship Success Stories A Sweet Spot for Growth and Development: Internship Challenge part of FloDesign Sonics success story Defining a Student’s Career Trajectory High Throughput: EpigenDx in Hopkinton Providing Internship Opportunities for 10 years Internship Challenge providing professional experience opportunities: Quinsigamond Community College Sustainable Opportunities: KnipBio The Internship Challenge Business Model: Enable Life Sciences A Massachusetts Life Sciences Culture Catalyzing Success and Growth Building A Company Around an Idea The Data Challenger: Liz O’Day Team Massachusetts is excited to connect you with the latest and most relevant resources available for businesses.

We’re here to support you every step of the way as your company grows. Through the Business Front Door, we can make your business journey in Massachusetts a successful one. If you have further questions regarding the application process, please email: internship@masslifesciences.

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