Commercialization Analyst Internship

Now Hiring Commercialization Analysts for Summer 2023- Spring 2024

Join Our Team: Internship Opportunity at the Intersection of Business, Science & Law

The Office of Technology Management is seeking master's, JD, and PhD candidates to join its paid commercialization analyst internship program, starting Summer 2023 and lasting through Spring 2024.  

Who We Are

We are the office responsible for protecting and commercializing innovations developed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Who Can Apply

UIUC master's, law, and PhD students in any scientific field (PhD students must have approval from their advisors before a job can be accepted). 

What You Will Do

In this position you will develop an understanding of intellectual property law, market and industry analysis, and licensing strategies. You will assess new innovations for patentability, commercial readiness and next steps.  OTM staff will mentor you to ensure your professional development.  

Internship Details

Pay rate: $21.50/hour
Hours: Summer months: 35 hours/week (Ph.D. candidates only work 35 hours/week the first two weeks); Class months: 10 hours/week.

To Apply:

Submit résumé and cover letter via Handshake (#7393302) or Simplicity (41277) or email to Heather Jones at hbaker@illinois.edu. Deadline: February 25, 2023

Information Session (Recorded February 9, 2023)

Watch last year's information session (recorded February 9, 2022)

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