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Student Internships

UF Innovate offers a variety of paid internships to upper-level undergraduate and grad students, as well as postdocs working in research at UF.

 

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Computer Science Student Finds Inspiration at the Forefront of Innovation

Throughout my internship, I found immense joy in my work, particularly in executing prior-art searches on technologies developed by researchers at the University of Florida.
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Computer Science Student Finds Inspiration at the Forefront of Innovation

Throughout my internship, I found immense joy in my work, particularly in executing prior-art searches on technologies developed by researchers at the University of Florida.
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Computer Science Student Finds Inspiration at the Forefront of Innovation

Throughout my internship, I found immense joy in my work, particularly in executing prior-art searches on technologies developed by researchers at the University of Florida.
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Computer Science Student Finds Inspiration at the Forefront of Innovation

Throughout my internship, I found immense joy in my work, particularly in executing prior-art searches on technologies developed by researchers at the University of Florida.
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Computer Science Student Finds Inspiration at the Forefront of Innovation

Throughout my internship, I found immense joy in my work, particularly in executing prior-art searches on technologies developed by researchers at the University of Florida.
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Computer Science Student Finds Inspiration at the Forefront of Innovation

Throughout my internship, I found immense joy in my work, particularly in executing prior-art searches on technologies developed by researchers at the University of Florida.

UF Innovate
Student
Internships

UF Innovate offers a variety of paid internships to upper-level undergraduate and grad students, as well as postdocs working in research at UF. Interns are exposed to a unique blend of disciplines and a variety of projects that UF Innovate’s ecosystem provides each day.

Intern positions are paid and benefits include access to startups and other entrepreneurial professionals who work in UF Innovate | Accelerate @ The Hub, where the main offices for UF Innovate are located. The first building in the Gainesville Innovation District, The Hub is a unique business incubator that shortens the journey from discovery to the marketplace for Florida’s tech startup companies.

Graduate and Ph.D. students interested in an internship but already receiving compensation from UF may volunteer to benefit from the experience or apply for an hours extension. Postdocs are only able to volunteer.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate students or upper-level undergraduate students enrolled at UF or postdocs working in research at UF
  • Availability for 12-20 hours per week between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mon-Fri and commitment to work a minimum of two semesters*
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Capacity to review materials and draw out the most important information
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong academic performance
  • Professional demeanor and dress
  • Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Not employed elsewhere on campus
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to take on new challenges
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of work-related information
  • Good organizational skills
  • Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite

*Grad and Ph.D. students who apply for and receive an hours extension permit to get paid for work at UF Innovate are often limited to much fewer hours with our office. We make exceptions to the hours required weekly for those interns.

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UF Innovate offers a variety of paid internships to upper-level undergraduate and grad students, as well as postdocs working in research at UF.

Position Description:
This intern role combines two formerly separate roles: marketing intern and patent research intern. In this duo role, interns write marketing materials for technologies and identify potential industry partners and also execute prior-art searches on technologies developed by UF researchers. Both of these activities help inform decisions to patent and progress technologies.

Qualifications:

  • Upper-level undergraduate, grad student, postdoc, or second- or third-year law students
  • A strong scientific background
  • Interest in researching existing patents
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Strong writing experience
  • Willingness to research businesses in various industries
  • *Must meet the “Minimum Qualifications for All Interns” listed above

How to Apply:
Complete the linked form, expressing your qualifications and interest in this position, an indication of your available hours during the upcoming semester, and be prepared to upload a cover letter, your resume/CV, and a UF OPS application (available here). Applicants can save and return to their applications. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to interview and complete a technical writing assessment.

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Position Description:
Material Transfer Agreement Interns maintain detailed and precise records of all MTA activities in and out of UF.

 

Qualifications:

  • Upper-level undergraduate students or law students enrolled at UF
  • Available to work 15-20 hours/week Mon- Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with a minimum of one calendar year commitment
  • Ability to use a database to accurately record and retrieve information
  • Strong knowledge of computers: Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and the ability to use a database to accurately record and retrieve information
  • *Must meet the “Minimum Qualifications for All Interns” listed above


How to Apply:
Complete the linked form, expressing your qualifications and interest in this position, an indication of your available hours during the upcoming semester, and be prepared to upload a cover letter, your resume/CV, and a UF OPS application (available here). Applicants can save and return to their applications. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to interview.

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Position Description:
Social Media Interns communicate big ideas in succinctly written social media posts and prepare diagrams, charts and other graphics to use as visual communications for print, email, websites, video, and social media.


Qualifications:

  • Social media experience
  • Experience with Canva or other visual media content applications
  • An interest in science or technology transfer
  • Ability to pay strong attention to detail and communicate effectively and succinctly
  • *Must meet the “Minimum Qualifications for All Interns” listed above


How to Apply:
Complete the linked form, expressing your qualifications and interest in this position, an indication of your available hours during the upcoming semester, and be prepared to upload a cover letter, your resume/CV, and a UF OPS application (available here). Applicants can save and return to their applications. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to interview.

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Position Description:
Supports various venture investing and operational projects for UF Innovate | Ventures, including market research, deck preparation, business development, and basic financial modeling. The intern will collaborate with a team to conduct market research, support event operations, and contribute to projects developing the UF Innovate | Ventures network across UF and the research and venture capital spaces.


Qualifications:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Upper-level undergraduate or graduate student preferably majoring in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field with a science interest or background
  • Interest in innovation and commercialization, startups, and the business landscape
  • Excellent organizational and coordination abilities to assist with various tasks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
  • *Must meet the “Minimum Qualifications for All Interns” listed above
    This is a hybrid position. Student interns will work 10-20 hours a week and attend regular in-person meetings.

How to Apply:
Complete the linked form, expressing your qualifications and interest in this position, an indication of your available hours during the upcoming semester, and be prepared to upload a cover letter, your resume/CV, and a UF OPS application (available here). Applicants can save and return to their applications. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to interview.

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UF Innovate |  Tech Licensing

747 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Suite 108
Gainesville, FL 32601

Mailing Address

UF Innovate | Tech Licensing
P.O. Box 115575
Gainesville, FL 32611-5575

Phone Number

(352) 392-8929

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