Information for UW Faculty and Staff

Help us identify opportunities

UW-Madison faculty and staff are involved with IIP in a number of ways. Many faculty work with external organizations who might have a need for a student intern but don’t know exactly how to make it happen or get the word out to students. If you have contacts who would like us to speak with, or even just an idea for an internship in your discipline, please contact us.

Get credit for helping students get (academic) credit

Faculty can also be involved with international internships by supervising students or evaluating their learning in their co-curricular internship experiences. Students can get credit for internships through the Worldwide Internship Program 3-credit online seminar, but many also seek a Directed Study arrangement. Some students also pursue credit through several department-specific courses that focus on practical application of academic learning (internship, practicum co-op courses).

This is important work and we’d like to know when faculty are involved in this crucial role. If you are approached by a student to supervise such an experience, please let us know so we can keep better records as to what students, and what faculty, are involved in international internships. We may be able to find funding for either you or the student for the course credit, recognize the work you’re undertaking, and make sure the university guidelines for international activities are followed.