Paid Student Internship at Start-Ups Program

Important Dates

ECenter Sponsored companies who have applied by January 22, 2024 will be selected by February 1, 2024 and notified to create an account or post their position in UNH's Handshake platform. Once the company is in Handshake, they will be labeled "startup" and students will search for "startup" in the Employer tab of Handshake.

Application

• The interview and selection process will be managed between the student and the start-up staff. Students should submit resume and other requested application materials to the start-up company/companies they are applying to through UNH’s Handshake platform. 
• See the types of available opportunities.
• Student applicants will be able to search the Handshake system for these sponsored internships by putting “Startup” in the Employer section and the Labels box (scroll toward the bottom of the Employer page) Watch this video to see where to go in the Handshake platform. 
• For full consideration follow the posted requirements for the position carefully. 
• Start-up companies will set up and complete interviews and communicate the selection status to applicants directly. 
• The student is responsible for looking for and responding to outreach from the start-up through their indicated email or phone number. 

Internship Process​​

• The internship will take place for 10 weeks between May 20, 2024 – August 9, 2024 (this is a 12-week period). The Start-up and the intern will come to a consensus about which weeks they will be working to complete the 10-week internship. 
• Mid-point and final evaluations must be completed by both the student and start-up and will be provided by ECenter staff. 
• Students are required to post to social media channels and tag the ECenter regarding the internship experience at least once during the course of the 10-week internship. 
• Student interns will provide a summary presentation of their learning and experience working at the start-up during the first week of classes in the Fall of 2024. 
• For questions about these requirements, please contact Belle Vukovich Kenoyer at belle.kenoyer@unh.edu  

Important Dates

Start-up applications are due by January 22, 2024 for full consideration. Any received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis as there is space in the program.

* The application is now open for Summer 2024. *

Application

• Complete the application here.

Internship Process

Application Process and Requirements

• Applications will be reviewed by the ECenter on a rolling basis. Please note, remote internships are not accepted.
• Start-ups must have legitimate, professional office space (could be co-working space).
• <$5mm revenue preferred.
• Preference given to UNH alumni.

Interview Process

• The interview and selection process will be managed between the student and the start-up staff. Students should submit their resume and other requested application materials to the start-up company they are applying to through UNH’s Handshake platform. 
• Start-up companies will set up and complete interviews and communicate the selection status to applicants directly. 
• The student is responsible for looking for and responding to outreach from the start-up through their indicated email or phone number. 
• Start-ups will notify UNH’s ECenter no later than Friday, March 22 of the students they have selected for their internships. 

Financial Paperwork

• If selected, the start-up is required to provide completed financial paperwork prior to April 1, 2024.
• Paperwork requirements will be emailed to the selected start-ups.

Internship Process

• The internship will take place for 10 weeks between May 20, 2024 – August 9, 2024 (this is a 12-week period). The Start-up and the intern will come to a consensus about which weeks they will be working to complete the 10-week internship. 
• Mid-point and final evaluations must be completed by both the student and start-up and will be provided by ECenter staff. 
• Start-ups are required to post to social media channels tagging the ECenter regarding the internship experience at least once during the course of the 10-week internship. 
• Student interns will provide a summary presentation of their learning and experience working at the start-up the first week of classes in the Fall of 2024. Start-up staff are invited to attend, but not required. 

For questions about these requirements, please contact Belle Vukovich Kenoyer at belle.kenoyer@unh.edu