RTI International Internship Program
At RTI, we recognize the importance of providing emerging talent with engaging learning opportunities to develop the future scientific and global workforce. We offer a variety of internship, co-op, and postdoctoral opportunities at our North Carolina headquarters and other U.S. and international offices.
Our internship programs provide undergraduate and graduate students with mentored experiential learning opportunities. Student interns also benefit from professional development, leadership and service, and social experiences that supplement the hands-on work in their field.
Learn More and Apply
If you are a student or recent graduate seeking to apply your academic studies to real-world challenges, we invite you to
- Meet a few of our interns
- Browse current internship opportunities
- Search job openings for entry-level employment opportunities
- Learn more about how to apply
- Contact us at internships@rti.org.
We also recommend that you contact your university placement office to determine if they list opportunities with RTI; we have established relationships with universities in North Carolina, Washington DC, New York, and other states.
Fostering Collaborative Experiences and Increasing Research Exposure through the Ron Brown Scholar Internship Initiative
RTI is proud to partner with the Ron Brown Scholar Program. The RTI International Ron Brown Internship Initiative, a direct result of our new partnership, seeks to provide an opportunity for selected students to actively work with our researchers and staff on various projects. Please review our brochure to learn more about the selection criteria and application process.
Co-op, Practicum, Course Credit Placements
Our commitment to experiential learning extends into co-curricular opportunities. We have hosted a number of students who were able to fulfill course requirements through work in our laboratories, offices, and field sites.
To determine whether an RTI placement merits course credit for you, contact your home institution.