Internship Proposal
Internship Proposal
Internship Proposal
It is a binding agreement between the student, the school, and the organization that
ensures the student completes all aspects of the internship. The student writes the
internship proposal, but the other parties have a say and help develop it into its final
form.
Introduction
This section should include a few paragraphs outlining the company and what they do.
Research the company and use specific details to illustrate how your academic knowledge
will play a role in your position there. Also introduce your Internship Supervisor and give a
brief background on his or her experience and position.
Job Description
Work with your Internship Supervisor to determine exactly what your role will be. What are
your responsibilities? What will you do on a daily basis? What projects will you work on?
How will you accomplish your goals? How will you be supervised?
Assignments Checklist
This will be determined by your university’s requirements for completion of the internship. It
refers to assignments from your professors that must be completed to receive internship
credit, such as papers, logs, journals, evaluations, etc. It may also refer to things required
by the company.
Student Responsibilities
This outlines the exact requirements from the university in regards to hours, reporting,
paper requirements, timelines, etc.
Method of Evaluation
Summary
A brief summation of how the internship will benefit you. It is also your chance to include
any additional tidbits that you feel necessary.
Signature Page – Include a place to sign and date for each party. Faculty Advisor,
Internship Supervisor, Student, Dean, etc.
When you break the internship proposal down, it’s not too complicated. Take it piece by
piece and you’ll have your internship proposal written and completed in no time.