2025 VUISIS Summer Internship Applications Open!

To compliment the application process, we are holding an Open House for interested students to virtually attend on February 20th, from 3-5 p.m. CT. Drop by and ask us questions!

Please forward this opportunity along to any of your friends or campus organizations who may be interested. Details below:

 

VU-ISIS Summer 2025 Internship Program

 

Internship Home Page: https://cps-vo.org/group/isis-internships 
Apply Here: https://cps-vo.org/group/isis-internships/apply 
Open House: https://cps-vo.org/group/isis-internships/2025-open-house 

 


OVERVIEW

 

Applications are now LIVE for VU-ISIS 2025 Summer Internships, due March 3rd, 2025.

The Institute for Software-Integrated Systems' Summer Internship Program offers paid, in-person summer internship opportunities to current undergraduate and graduate students from both Vanderbilt and other universities. The Institute interns participate in a variety of projects that offer students challenging and engaging experiences. The internship duration is 10 weeks in the summer starting sometime in late May or early June. While the structure of each project is different, the internships provide:

  • Opportunities to gain real world experience in applied research in advanced technical fields
  • Experience with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science research
  • Chances to work with premier universities, research labs, and industry partners
  • Competitive Stipends
     

 

ELIGIBILITY

 

  • MUST be a current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution
  • Have completed at least one year of college by the starting period of the internship
  • MUST be currently enrolled at a University (cannot be graduating at the time of application)
    (Preferred) Have an undergraduate cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Be 18 years or older prior to the start of the internship
  • Must physically reside in the Nashville area for the duration of the program for in-person work
     

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

  • Applicants review VU-ISIS research areas and project descriptions as listed on the project descriptions page and indicate preferences in their application for working with a particular PI/research area
  • PIs review applications and offers are extended (it is REALLY important to mention if you want to work with a PI/project as preference is given to those who do)
  • Applicants accept or decline the offer
  • Selected applicants work with the VU-ISIS administrative team to complete the intake webform and other onboarding tasks
     

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

The 2025 dates are listed below to give you a general idea of the timeline:

  • Applications Open: January 15th, 2025
  • Virtual Open House: February 20th, 2025
  • Application deadline: March 3rd, 2025
  • Latest notification of acceptance decisions: March 21st, 2025
  • Student decision deadline: March 31st, 2025
  • Intake forms due: April 4th, 2025
  • Program Dates: late May to early August
     

Please contact isis.internships@vanderbilt.edu for questions regarding the 2025 program.