Ladder Internships

An 8-Week Internship Program That Changes Everything

6200+
Applications
1200
Interns selected
50+
Host Companies
$204,000+
Financial aid
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About Ladder

Our 8-week virtual internship program is designed for students in their academic journey. Students are matched to startup projects aligned with their major or interests with a flexible 5–10 hour weekly commitment and gain

Authentic digital industry project experiences

Global industry partner network

Range of sectors and disciplines

Quality programs aligned with curriculum standards

The Experience That Sets You Apart

Trusted by leading companies and startups.

Global startup exposure & professional mentorship and feedback

Global startup exposure & professional mentorship and feedback

In-demand workplace skills & Letter of completion

In-demand workplace skills & Letter of completion

Stronger employability and career readiness

Stronger employability and career readiness

Virtual Internship Programs

Designed to build real-world skills, industry exposure, and career-ready portfolios.

project types

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Program Timeline

Week 1

Meet the company & define the project

Week 2

Work on the project with the company coach.

Week 3

Finalise the 1st draft of the project.

Week 4

Present the 1st deliverable.

Week 5

Meet with the company mentor and define the 2nd deliverable.

Week 6

Work on the 2nd deliverable with the mentor.

Week 7

Finalise the project.

Week 8

Present the final project to 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 Application Form
Interview
Receive application decision
Start the program!

Explore Internships In The Industries Shaping Tomorrow.

Tech/Deep Tech

Finance

Media/Journalism

Engineering

AI/ML

Consulting

Mental Health

Fashion

Health Tech

Environmental Science

Non-Profits

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Upcoming Application Deadlines

Spring Cohort Admission Deadline

Spring Cohort Admission Deadline: Feb 8, 2026

Cohort timing: Mar 2, 2026

Work with 50+ world-class startups through Ladder Internships, founded by Harvard entrepreneurs. Gain real project experience, founder mentorship, and join a community of 1,200+ interns.

JuneBrain

JuneBrain

Softenmind

Softenmind

IPMD

IPMD

Fair Opportunity Project

Fair Opportunity Project