Biodesign Internship Connect

For Companies and Labs

What is the typical student profile?

Students that are involved with the SSB club have a variety of backgrounds at the intersection of biology, engineering, and science (e.g., computer science and biomedical computation, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering and chemistry, or bioengineering). Applications are open to all undergraduate students, as well as co-term masters students.Companies and labs seeking students with specific majors, completed coursework, or years of study may provide those specific requirements in their posting.

How many weeks are the students available for work?

Exact student availability will need to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. The specific dates of the internship are flexible, depending on the needs of the organization and student. The Stanford academic year typically runs from the last week in September through mid-June.

Will the students work full-time or part-time?

Postings can be made for part-time positions during the school year, or for part-time or full-time roles in the summer. .

Do students have to be compensated?

Paid and unpaid positions can be offered through BIC. However, paid internships are greatly appreciated by students. No compensation for BIC jobs will be provided by Stanford.

Do internships need to be in-person or will a remote internship be acceptable?

The BIC program will accept internship postings that are in-person and remote. Please be sure to specify this in the posting, along with any other relevant requirements (e.g., the need for vaccination records or frequent COVID testing, ability to travel).

Is there a limit to the number of roles a company can post?

There is no limit to the number of opportunities a company or lab can post. However, please post each specific role individually so that applicants are clear which role they are applying for. Make sure to indicate any specifics about the role, including desired timeframe, location, qualifications, etc. that you expect of the applicants.

Will the BIC program ensure that every internship position is filled?

We will attempt to get applicants for every role posted, but cannot guarantee students will apply to all roles. Similarly, because most students apply to multiple positions, we cannot guarantee that every company will have their offer(s) accepted.

If a company posts a job, are they required to fill it with a BIC applicant?

Companies are not required to fill a posted role with a BIC applicant. However, companies are asked to communicate frequently with the applicant throughout the process (e.g., when arranging interviews, making offers, etc.) to ensure that students understand their status. We also encourage companies to provide feedback to students who they interview but do not extend offers to, in order to contribute to their learning and professional development.

What if I have questions?

Please contact us if you have any questions or need help uploading roles.