2026 Summer Internship
What is it?
Every summer, the Social Origins Lab hosts an 8-week summer internship for enthusiastic individuals looking for research experience. Interns will spend their time in Berkeley working alongside graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and fellow undergraduates to develop and run research studies. This will include data collection at local museums and camps, learning to analyze and code data, and helping pilot and improve ongoing projects.
Summer interns will also have the opportunity to participate in weekly professional development events covering topics such as graduate school applications, academia vs. industry, discussion of scientific papers, ongoing projects in the Berkeley Developmental Labs, and more.
Interns are expected to commit to the entirety of the internship and will work approximately 30 hours/week.
When and Where
Our summer internship takes place from June 1st – July 24th in Berkeley, CA. For those on the quarter system, the start date can be adjusted accordingly. The application for summer 2026 is now open!
Who should apply?
Qualifications:
- Must be excited about developmental and/or comparative psychology
- Prior experience working with children
- Must be organized, reliable, have strong communication skills, and attention to detail
- Prior research experience is preferred but not required
- Must be a US citizen or currently enrolled in a US-based university or college
Required:
- Must be enthusiastic and comfortable working with children and parents
- Able to commit 30 hours per week for 8 weeks
- Proof of full vaccination and the ability to pass a background check
Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas.
For further questions, please reach out to socialoriginsmanager@berkeley.edu
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