Intern with a tech company in North Macedonia. Conduct biomedical research in a lab in Israel. Work at one of the largest shipping companies in Asia. Intern with the supply chain team at Africa’s largest aquaculture company. Research community mobilization and tourism in Jordan. Or work with the IIIP team to design the internship you’ve always wanted.
The possibilities are endless, all aimed at broadening your global perspective and preparing you to successfully enter the global workforce.
Internships offered across all disciplines and in all regions of the world. They generally range from 120 to 160 hours.
Internships are fully funded. This means that major costs of the program, including airfare, housing, local transportation and most meals, are covered when travel is possible. It also covers program and administration fees when travel is not possible. The funding does not cover passport or visa fees, immunizations, optional excursions, or personal expenses. Interns also receive a modest stipend to offset the loss of wages during the internship period.
With IIIP, you participate in a global internship and receive continual, valuable support. The IIIP team works with students before, during and after the internship through the iiPATH curriculum.
Summer 2021
The Iacocca International Internship Program will offer limited internship opportunities for Summer 2021 due to COVID-19. All Lehigh students are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to current sophomores and juniors.
The Summer 2021 Application is Open. Click here to apply. Application Deadline - February 1, 2021
Please anticipate that most/all of the Summer 2021 internships will be virtual, with an understanding that we WILL work to create opportunities for in-person/in-country internships if and as conditions allow.
Travel grants provide potential opportunities for students to travel to the respective internship host country for a minimum of two weeks. Students apply for travel grants by submitting a form, including a specific proposal with cost estimates. When travel funds are granted, students must travel within one year of completing their virtual internship and while still fully enrolled as a Lehigh University student.
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Watch Summer 2020 interns discuss their virtual internships >
Information Sessions
All applicants must attend a virtual information session. IIIP will offer seven virtual information sessions during the month of January. In these sessions, IIIP staff will provide important information about the application and placement process and answer any of your questions. No additional sessions will be offered. Please plan accordingly.
- Wednesday, January 6th at 12pm EST - zoom link
- Thursday, January 14th at 4pm EST - zoom link
- Tuesday, January 19th at 9am EST - zoom link
- Friday, January 22nd at 12pm EST - zoom link
- Monday, January 25th at 4pm EST - zoom link
- Wednesday, January 27th at 9am EST - zoom link
- Friday, January 29th at 12pm EST - zoom link
CHAT WITH US!
Questions about the Iacocca International Internship Program? We're available to chat Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Student Reports
To date, nearly 600 students have interned in 50 countries in a variety of placements. Potential applicants are encouraged to read about the experiences of Iacocca Intern Alumni in the annual student reports.
Student Report 2020 (pdf)
Student Report 2019 (pdf)
Student Report 2018 (pdf)
Student Report 2017 (pdf)
Student Report 2016 (pdf)
Student Report 2015 (pdf)
Student Report 2014 (pdf)
Student Report 2013 (pdf)
Student Report 2012 (pdf)
iiPATH
IIIP staff provide wrap-around programming before, during and after students’ internships to ensure that students receive the support they need and get the most out of their experience. Topics include NACE Core Competencies, StrengthsFinder coaching, Intercultural Effectiveness Scale, ethical community engagement and self-guided learning.
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