International Internship opportunity at UC Chile is now open!

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile), Universidade Católica Portuguesa’s partner within the SACRU alliance, has opened the Global Research Programme, an on-site, hybrid or virtual international experience that supports research and creative projects in UC Chile within the framework of Global Internships for Research and Practice-Based Learning.

Open to all areas of knowledge, the internship programme aims to enhance and stimulate research collaboration at a global level, connecting UC Chile researchers with master’s and senior undergraduate international students within new, creative, and innovative international research opportunities.

Applicants must be in the senior year of their bachelor’s degree or be a master’s degree students at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, or other SACRU member Universities.

The application must be submitted by the interested students, by December 4, 2024. To apply, students must upload the following documents, here:

  1. Statement of Purpose (One page)
  2. Updated CV or Resume (One page)
  3. Transcripts or records of the last academic period (non-official transcripts admitted)
  4. English or Spanish proficiency tests, if required

The programme starts on April/May 2025, ending July/August 2025.

Incoming students will be supported by UC Chile, offering their internships and selecting the most suitable candidates for each position, and issuing a certificate of completion of the Global Research Programme.

Learn more | Apply here

All internship offers can be found here.

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