The Graduate Student Internship Program (GSIP) is an experiential learning initiative that allows students in research-based graduate programs to:
- Explore career opportunities both within and outside of your academic discipline.
- Enhance your employability and improve your transferable skills.
- Gain valuable experience for your resume and professional portfolio.
- Network with organizations and employers in various fields.
These full-time, paid internship opportunities can be 4-, 8-, or 12-months in length and begin in January, September, or May. Employers across multiple industries recruit graduate students at Western through the Graduate Student Internship Program. Read about Jessica's experience (PhD candidate in Art and Visual Culture) in the GSIP program HERE.
To be eligible to participate in the Graduate Student Internship Program you must:
- Be registered in a program that does not include a mandatory internship, co-op, practicum, or placement component.
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. International students are not eligible to participate at this time.
- Discuss your intention to explore internship opportunities with your thesis supervisor(s) and/or graduate chair and confirm you meet your graduate program conditions for progression toward the degree. Participation in an internship requires that the student request a Leave of Absence from the graduate program for the duration of the full-time internship. To review the implications of taking a Leave of Absence please consult: https://grad.uwo.ca/administration/regulations/4.html.
APPLY NOW
After discussing your intention to explore internship opportunities with your thesis supervisor(s), follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit Western Connect.
- Log in as a student using your Western ID and password.
- Visit the 'Internship/Co-op' tab, then select the 'Undergraduate and Graduate tab'
- A list of Western's internship programs will appear. Please select either the GIPD – Graduate Student Internships Program (Doctorate) or the GIPM Graduate Student Internship Program (Masters)
- Complete admission application questions to request access to the online portal.
- Once approved, review internship postings (check back often as employers may submit postings throughout the year).
- Apply to internship postings according to instructions in each posting.
NOW RECRUITING
Careers & Experience is currently recruiting a hirewesternu PhD Campaign Coordinator to grow the number of employment and internship opportunities for PhDs. The successful candidate will develop and facilitate a targeted employer outreach campaign, design digital material, create a comprehensive communication strategy, and partner with Own Your Future to ensure that Western PhD students are competitive in today's labour market.
The deadline to apply for this position is December 6, 2020!
For more information, contact [email protected].