TIMESTEP Summer Tech Internship

Guidelines for 2026 Program

Eligibility: 

• Current seniors and will be graduating in December of 2026
• Current juniors
• Advanced sophomores who have significant technical experience outside of their classes- via research, employment, student clubs, hobbies, etc.
• International students may apply, though certain positions have citizenship restrictions. Check the job descriptions for the requirements of each position.
• All applicants must be enrolled as University of Arizona students in the fall of 2026
• First year students are not eligible
• Graduate students (Masters or Ph.D.) are not eligible

Internship information:

• Runs May 18 - August 12, 2026 (13 week summer session)
• 20 hours per week, unless otherwise noted in the job description
• $5000 stipend, made in two payments, June and July, to your Bursar's account
• TIMESTEP supports international students to complete their CPT application, including paying the 1 credit required for an independent study
• Note any specific company requirements in each position description, such as a background check, drug test, NDA, etc.

Positions available: 2026 TIMESTEP Summer Tech Internship Job Descriptions

Follow these guidelines to prepare your application:

1. Do NOT rush to apply! There is no advantage to submitting your application significantly earlier. Take advantage of the supports offered and take the time you need to prepare your materials. We often have employers signing up even after the employer deadline, so check back for any updates in the positions available.
    
2. Work on your resume. This example tech resume is the required format for this application. Please include all relevant information as shown in the example, including your GPA. View some example undergraduate resumes here from former TIMESTEP interns.
   
   Attend TIMESTEP's two resume workshops in February, listed on our Events page. These meetings give you clearly defined instructions for writing your resume and offer you a chance to have your resume reviewed by an industry professional. View the recording of Dr. Besla's introduction to resume writing to better understand the format we would like you to use.
   
   The College of Science Career Center offers a free resume review for all students. Sign up for an appointment via Handshake. You may want to have a faculty member, postdoc, or grad student in your discipline look over your materials to give you feedback on the technical details. 
    
3. Write your cover letter. Choose the top 3 positions you are most interested in from the 2026 job descriptions (see link above). Read each description carefully and use examples to demonstrate that you have the desired skills to be successful. Your cover letter should be no more than one page! 
   Note for international students: Carefully check the citizenship requirement for each position, included at the top of each job listing. Do not apply for companies that are limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
   
   Your cover letter should be addressed to the TIMESTEP Team and include the following:
   1. One paragraph introducing yourself and explaining why you want to do an industry internship
   2. One paragraph each for the top three positions you are seeking explaining your interest and qualifications for each one
   3. A closing paragraph
       
4. Download your unofficial transcript. Get an unofficial transcript from the Office of the Registrar to upload in the application: Instructions for online access
    
5. Complete the online application by midnight March 8th. Click here for the online application. You will be asked to upload your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript, so have those ready in pdf format.
    
6. Attend mandatory onboarding meeting. All students who are accepted to the TIMESTEP Summer Tech Internship are expected to attend an orientation meeting on campus April 1, 2026 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm in Steward, room N305.