Student Engagement Program
Interns and fellows who join UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are invited to participate in the Student Engagement Program, developed and led by ULRI’s Institute for Research Experiences & Education.
This supplemental support program provides professional development, mentorship, networking, and connection for interns and fellows across our organizations.
The program begins with an in-person gathering at the ULRI headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, and features opportunities to get involved and network with researchers, scientists, and other experts across our organizations throughout your internship or fellowship.
Participating in the Student Engagement Program includes:
- Connection with a personal mentor who can help guide and support you in your career development
- Meetups and networking with other interns and fellows, organizational leaders, and research experts
- Weekly professional learning workshops and growth sessions
- Invitation to UL Research Institutes’ Annual Research Symposium
Participants share their experiences
“What I was able to do and accomplish here,
you just don’t see that kind of opportunity often as an intern.”
Santosh Ramesh, 2024 intern,
Materials Discovery Research Institute
“I got into engineering because I wanted to use technology to help others, and that’s what I’ve been able to do in this internship.”
Godrein Owusu-Ayeyi, 2024 intern,
UL Standards & Engagement
“The Student Engagement Program was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Being able to meet and make connections with people in all different fields is going to have an impact when I’m in the workforce.”
Ava Casaus, 2024 intern,
Fire Safety Research Institute
Ready to apply?
Internships at ULRI and ULSE are typically posted in December or January, hired in early spring, and usually begin in June. Recruitment for fellowships follow the GEM Consortium matching cycle, which opens in July and typically ends in November. Search our careers websites below to find opportunities relevant to you.