Internships
Summer Internship Program
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab is hiring interns for summer 2027 to work on research projects related to AI, algorithms, and quantum computing. Current projects explore the following topics:
- Advanced AI and Hybrid Computing Paradigms: Research aimed at integrating artificial intelligence with traditional computing systems and developing entirely novel AI computing paradigms, including the development of robust algorithms and verifiable methods for AI. This can include theoretical development, experimental implementation, or a combination.
- Efficient and Trustworthy AI Systems: Developing efficient and modular language and multi-modal model architectures, alongside enterprise-focused AI systems tailored for real-world deployment where reliability, transparency, and trust are critical.
- Mathematical and Algorithmic Foundations: Investigating the foundational math and algorithms behind machine learning, optimization, Hamiltonian simulations, and partial differential equations (PDEs) to better approximate complex dynamical systems that provably exceed classical computing limits.
- Novel Quantum Algorithms: Accelerating the development and experimental implementation of quantum algorithms designed to solve complex problems, particularly focusing on applications with high impact in materials science, chemistry, and biology.
- Quantum-Centric Supercomputing: Developing hybrid architectures that integrate maturing quantum hardware with classical systems and advanced AI to address complex problems. A key focus is optimizing solutions for quantum processors with sparse qubit connectivity.
- Computational Discoveries: Enabling new computational approaches to accelerate breakthroughs in both the physical and life sciences.
This internship is open to MIT students only.
Timeline
| October | October-November | December 31 | June 1 | August 20 |
| Resume submission form opens | Candidate interview period | Candidates notified of acceptance by this date | Internship begins | Internship ends |
About
- MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab internships are open to MIT students only. Undergraduate, masters, and PhD students are all welcome to submit resumes.
- Internships will run for 12 weeks, from June 1-August 20, 2027.
- This is an in-person internship at the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab in Cambridge, MA.
How to Apply
- Submit your resume through the form below. Researchers are reviewing resumes and will contact candidates for interviews.
Resume Portal
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab is a community of scientists from MIT and IBM Research dedicated to pushing the frontiers of artificial intelligence, algorithms, and quantum research. MIT students and postdocs are welcome to fill out this form to join a virtual resume book and to receive occasional updates about MIT-IBM opportunities.
Send an email to Liz (mcshane@mit.edu) with questions or to update the form after submission with additional materials.