Global Career Launch Faculty-Driven Student Internships
International work experience develops important skills, builds resumes, and expands professional networks. Faculty-Driven Internships provide students with the opportunity to intern or conduct research abroad under the guidance of a UT Austin professor.
At a Glance
For:
UT Austin undergraduate and graduate students
Amount:
Up to a $4,000 scholarship
Deadlines:
Rolling
Application Information
Internship opportunities are open to UT Austin undergraduate and graduate students. The application requires a statement of interest, resume and letters of recommendation. The specific requirements and deadlines vary by program. Download the information sheet for each individual program listed below to learn more about applying. If interested in one of these internship or research opportunities, contact the sponsoring professor and then the Global Career Launch Program Coordinator, catherine.mcgovern@austin.utexas.edu.
2026 Opportunities
| Country | Internship Scope | Professor | Brochure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkans/Eurasia | Building Resilient Democracies in Eurasia and the Balkans | Ashley Moran, Ph.D. | Info Sheet |
| Brazil | Global Career Launch Brazil | David Eaton, Ph.D. | Info Sheet |
| India | Consulting for Non-Profits in India | Kishore Gawande, Ph.D. | Info Sheet |
| Mexico | Oaxaca Social Hub: Building Understanding and Capacity in Partnership | Michael Romero, LCSW-S | Info Sheet |
| Italy | Sustainable Textile Prototyping and Testing | Luisa Gil Fandino, MA | Info Sheet |
| Canada | Water Resources Assistance to First Nations in Alberta and British Colombia | David Eaton, Ph.D. | Info Sheet |
| Senegal | Global Career Launch Senegal | Larry Andre, MBA | Info Sheet |
Cost
All Global Career Launch students are required to pay the $75 application fee and a $600 fee associated with the required registration category.
Funding
Students with demonstrated/documented need will be automatically eligible for a scholarship of up to $4,000. Additional funding can be obtained by applying to the International Education Fee (IEF) Scholarship, or other institutional or national scholarships. For a full list of funding opportunities, visit our Funding Resources page. Note: International students will be taxed on these scholars' funds.
Credit
Students will remain enrolled at UT in either Independent Study and Research (ISR) or reciprocal exchange registration (SAB).
ISR is a zero-hour registration that only provides continuous enrollment. Global Career Launch participants will automatically be enrolled in ISR by the Program Coordinator, and do not have to complete any of the ISR application steps listed on the ISR webpage.
For those who wish to earn credit, Global Career Launch internships are credit-eligible and can be connected to an internship course at UT.
Legacy Programs
Global Career Launch faculty-driven internship programs can continue beyond the initial two-year grant period under faculty supervision. These programs are managed directly by the faculty member with minimal administrative support from Texas Global.
| Country | Internship Scope | Professor | Brochure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Global Career Launch Japan | David Eaton, Ph.D. | Info Sheet |
| Ecuador | Solutions to Global Challenges in a Time of Transition | Maria Luisa Echavarria, Ph.D. | Info Sheet |
| Latin America | Democratic Institutional Development | Zachary Elkins, Ph.D. | Info Sheet |
| Mexico | Global Career Launch Mexico | David Eaton, Ph.D. | Info Sheet |