Micro-Internships for Rice University

For Career Launchers

When you are launching your career, Micro-Internships provide a tremendous opportunity. Not only can you explore different career paths and work on interesting assignments, you can also demonstrate your abilities to potential employers while building your professional portfolio and network. Beyond that, your academic experience will improve as you apply what is taught in the classroom to the real world (and vice versa). Oh, did we forget to mention that you get paid for all of this?

Students and recent graduates can get professional experience by completing Micro-Internships.

For International Students

International students should work with the Office of International Students and Scholars on authorization (CPT/OPT/Academic Training) for micro-internships. For more information, please click here or schedule a meeting with an OISS advisor by following the directions here.

F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Tutorial
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form for Undergraduates
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form for Graduate Students
Online form for electronic CPT request submissions (netID login required)

F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)
F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Tutorial
F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Handout
Cover Letter Template for OPT Application
Tips on completing the I-765 for OPT application
Online form for electronic OPT request submissions
F-1 OPT STEM Extension
Online form for electronic STEM OPT request submissions

J-1 Students
J-1 Academic Training

Micro-Internships for International Students

For Prospective Employers

Regardless of your role, industry, or organization size, students and alumni from Rice University can help. If you want to expand your recruiting pool to access diverse talent with 21st-century skills and the grit to succeed, Micro-Internships make it easy. If you want to improve the effectiveness of your hiring efforts and lower the costs (and risks) associated with onboarding, no problem. If you just need some immediate help on projects because you or your team is overloaded, we’ve got you covered.

Micro-Internships provide a new way to connect with our students.

For Alumni

Micro-Internships provide a new way for alumni to connect with current students. Give your time and expertise back to our community while showing students how their classroom experiences connect to careers.

Micro-Internships help connect current students with alum for professional projects.

What are Micro-Internships?

Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off. Micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups, and go across departments including sales, marketing, technology, HR, and finance.

Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, which connects Career Launchers with Companies in need of support.