Host a Talented Intern from École Polytechnique

Open to third-year École Polytechnique students who have been admitted to the Alliance Research Internship Program.

Students will apply in Fall 2026 for internships in Spring 2027. 

Created in 2002, the Alliance Program is an innovative joint venture between Columbia University, the École Polytechnique, Sciences Po, and Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University. Every year, Columbia University offers several student internships in scientific disciplines open to École Polytechnique students. Details are below: 

• Students work with a faculty member, who acts as an academic advisor and supervises their research project.
• Internships will start in mid to late Spring. The duration, objectives and tasks of the internship will be discussed with the supervisor at the host center or department.
• Students are responsible for finding housing.
• All students are required to apply for a J1 Visa to conduct an internship in the United States.
• A call for application will be sent out in the Fall.
• Here is a link to additional requirements for hosting a student intern at Columbia, including financial requirements, to be covered by the host lab/department*.

*As hosting department/lab, you are responsible for: 

• obtaining the funds available to cover the student (minimum 51% of $3000)
• all logistics and details of hosting the student including but not limited to:
  • the visa process
  • student onboarding

Alliance is happy to consult if you need guidance.

If you are interested in hosting a student, please fill out the form below.