International Research Internship Program
The International Research Internship Program supports an eight-week research internship during the summer. Travel, room, and board are covered. Past sites have included Barranquilla, Colombia and Puebla, Mexico (Hanoi Vietnam and Semarang, Indonesia are planned for 2026).
Application materials should be sent to Dr. Mike Yough (mike.yough@okstate.edu) by December 5. Applications must include a CV and a letter of interest that addresses the following:
- Your professional and/or personal goals as they pertain to the program
- Your research skills and interests
- Relevant experiences studying or living abroad
- Anticipated support needs
Testimonials
“I participated in the summer internship research program at Universidad Popular Autónoma
del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) for eight weeks. Throughout the summer, this program
enriched my academic interests with intercultural perspectives, emerging research
methods, and mentorship from faculty at both OSU and UPAEP. I also gained confidence
in myself as a scholar and solo-traveler, and I formed new, life-long friendships
with students from Puebla and its surrounding states. This experience will remain
a defining moment in my time as a student, and I would highly recommend this program
to any graduate students interested in deepening their research skills. My advice
for anyone considering applying to this program: go for it”
- Mili Jha: International Research Intern; Puebla, Mexico; Summer 2024
“Colombia welcomed me with purpose and surprises. The goal was to work with dedicated
teachers, helping them craft and conduct research. Being there showed me, between
workshops, some of the best landscapes I ever imagined: blue water, colorful streets,
and coffee-scented mornings. Between professors, peers, and locals, I found generous
and genuine people whose warmth transformed strangers into friends everywhere I went.
Meals became memories, those arepas, fruits (that I never had before), and seafood
that tasted like the beach. Each day expanded my understanding of education, community,
social perspective, and possibilities. The experience opened my eyes to a new world
of pathways for impact. Today, that spark remains: I continue working with partners
in Colombia on a project that keeps this shared momentum alive.”
- Mariana Mendoza: International Research Intern; Barranquilla, Colombia; Summer 2024