Doctoral Student Internship Program

Information for doctoral students

The School of Graduate Studies recognizes that the professional trajectory for PhD graduates is changing and has created the doctoral student internship program to provide valuable work experience in higher education administration. The doctoral internship program pairs current doctoral students with part-time internship positions in Concordia administrative offices.

Are you a doctoral student looking to gain professional experience? Interested in earning an income, learning new skills and contributing to Concordia’s success? Apply to the Doctoral Student Internship Program (DSIP) to gain valuable work experience for your professional resume.

Available internship positions

We are currently accepting applications for the following internship opportunities with units across Concordia. Please carefully review the application instructions.

Step 1. Application phase

You must send your resume and cover letter to the DSIP inbox at dsip@concordia.ca. In the subject line, clearly indicate the position code of the internship position for which you are applying. Attach your resume and cover letter as one document (.PDF, .DOCX) using the naming format “Last name – first name – position code”

If you are applying for more than one internship position, you must send a separate email and application for each position.

The deadline to submit your application is Monday, November 18^th, 5pm EST, for all of the internship applications listed below.

Step 2. Selection phase

Once you have sent your resume and cover letter to the DSIP inbox, the DSIP program coordinator will share your application with the unit. At this stage of the application process, the unit will be responsible for any further communication. If you are selected for an interview, the unit will contact you directly to schedule an interview before the end of the fall term. They may also request references and additional documents to validate your qualifications.

Step 3. Offer phase

If you’ve reached this stage, it means you were selected for the internship position – congratulations! The unit will send you an offer letter to be reviewed and signed. The unit will provide further information and instruction regarding your internship.

Accessibility

Concordia strives to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, dsip@concordia.ca.

What to expect

A doctoral internship with Concordia University promises interns:

A minimum of 125 hours paid work experience
Part-time, temporary work in a Concordia University office (max 20 hours per week)
A professional environment to learn and grow
Application of your transferable skills
An opportunity to explore and reflect on your career options

How it works

Concordia University units will post available internship positions on this webpage at the beginning of the fall and winter term. The next round of available internships will be posted in winter 2025 for the spring/summer term.

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the doctoral student internship program you must be a current PhD Concordia student in good academic standing. This status is required for the full duration of the internship. For international students, you must have a valid student permit that allows you to work up to 20 hours on campus.

Skills Enhancement

To be successful in any job application and assignment, you require soft and technical skills. The School of Graduate Studies offers many opportunities to enhance your professional skills.

To prepare your internship application and successfully complete your internship assignment we strongly recommend you follow some of our career development training modules. You can also contact the DSIP program coordinator for more personalized training suggestions.

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