Guaranteed Paid Internship Program (GPIP) for Transfer Students

two interns at a worksite

The Guaranteed Paid Internship Program is currently under construction. Please check back here for updates in Fall 2025. We look forward to sharing the new and improved program with you!

The UIC College of Engineering offers a unique opportunity to students through the Guaranteed Paid Internship Program (GPIP). GPIP began in 2014 and is currently in its 11th year. This program provides students the chance to serve as paid interns during the summer months, working in research labs on campus or with UIC-affiliated departments.

Past GPIP internships have included:

  • Maintaining and upgrading existing computer hardware and software while supporting a college’s IT departmental needs .
  • Assisting with the prototyping interactive visualizations tools that enable LLM-driven interaction and data visualization.
  • Contributing to the development of a wearable robotic system.
  • Experiments and analysis of proteins for food alternatives in the design of future foods that are nutritious and sustainable for those with dietary needs.
  • Studying trends and data analysis of lead in water quality samples collected in Chicago.
  • Learn how to use various characterization tools and calibration tools; implement product quality assessment methods.
  • And more!