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Work with the world’s best start-ups
A world-class internship program for ambitious high school students.
Founded by Harvard entrepreneurs, Ladder Internships helps students work with top startups to build
real-world projects.
600+
Applications
Our Impact
100
Interns
selected
50+
Host
Companies
$50,000+
In financial aid
Hear from some of our interns!
Our Hosts & Your Mentors
Meet a few of our Host Companies
Our Companies & Your Mentors
Funded by
Studied at
Worked at
Available Fields
Finance
Enviromental Science
Non-Profit
Software
Engineering
Machine Learning & AI
Consulting
Health Tech & Mental Health
Tech & Deep Tech
Media & Journalism
Program By The Numbers
Startup Internship Program
Number of sessions with the host company
8
Hours of work per week
5-10
Duration
8 weeks
Research Internship Program
Number of 1-on-1 sessions with the writing coach
Number of 1-on-1 sessions with the research mentor
15
4
4
Number of hours expected per week
Number of 1-on-1 sessions with the publication specialist
10-15
Duration
12-16 weeks for research, 4-16 for publication
*Our Combination Startup-Research Internship program combines the offerings of the two programs.
Program Timeline
Week 1
Meet with the company coach and define the project
Week 2
Work on the project with the company coach
Week 3
Finalize the first draft of the project, meet with the company coach
Week 4
Present the first deliverable to the company
Week 5
Meet with the company mentor, define the second deliverable
Week 6
Work with the company coach on the second deliverable
Week 7
Finalize the project
Week 8
Present the final project to the company
What you will get out of this internship
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A real-world project
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Work experience at a top start-up
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A letter of completion by the company
The Application Process
Internships with real-world companies are challenging. That’s why we implement a selection process that helps us select only the best interns.
Submit the application form
Interview
Receive an acceptance decision
Start the program!
FAQs
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Absolutely! Our team suggests company projects based on an applicant’s interests and notes from their interview. Details of the best fit projects are shared with students who have the final say in whether they wish to move ahead with the suggested match!
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Internships with real-world companies are challenging. That’s why we implement a selection process that helps us select only the best interns. For example, our summer 2023 cohort had over 700 applicants for just 70 spots.
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The program is fully online! Our team itself operates remotely across multiple countries.
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The internship will be fully virtual and will run for a period of 8 weeks. Interns usually require 10-15 hours a week to work on assigned tasks and to meet company management.
The program is designed to deliver tangible results without demanding day-to-day work! -
Yes, we offer full financial aid to those in need. Our sister programs, Lumiere Research Program and Veritas AI, have provided aid to over 150 students.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Upcoming Application Deadlines
Summer II Cohort Admission Deadline: June 26, 2024
Cohort timing: July 5, 2024