PIN Summer Internship (PSI) 2026

The PIN Summer Internship (PSI) leverages innovation, collaboration, and forward thinking to elevate the impact of our communities. This paid, competitive, in-person, 12-week internship brings together extraordinary cohorts of interns representing colleges and universities nationwide and communities around the world. With a presence across the Southeast United States, the talent from these cohorts have demonstrated major feats. In just five years, we’ve evolved from a modest initiative to an unparalleled platform for innovation and talent development. 

Eligibility

• Be a higher education student (technical, community or four-year college or university, associates, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral)
• Must be able to be hired by Georgia Institute of Technology (for non-US citizens, valid work authorization is required)

Availability

• Available full-time (40 hours/week) from May 11 to July 31, 2026
• May not hold other work positions during the internship
• May not have planned study abroad trips or extended vacations
• May not be enrolled in additional coursework beyond half time*
• In-person courses must not interfere with the in-person workdays for the PSI project

*A half-time course load is defined for undergraduates at 0-5 credit hours and for graduate students 0-2 credit hours.

Travel

• Live within daily commuting distance of the project worksite to work in person (throughout cities in the Southeast U.S.)
• Have reliable daily transportation to and from work
• Attend the PSI Opening Ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia on May 29 (travel at own expense)
• Attend the Emerging Innovators Celebration in Kennesaw, Georgia on July 31 (travel at own expense)
• Individual projects may have travel requirements - check job descriptions

Select up to Three Projects

In 2025, our intern cohort of 103 embarked on 51 transformative projects across 27 communities. Projects span from enhancing community resilience to fostering economic mobility and sustainable living to a spectrum of pressing public issues. 

See a full list of available PSI 2026 projects on our 2026 projects page.

• Innovation-based projects across high-, low- and no tech; technology; data; environmental; education; arts; health; planning; and research.

Empowering Next-Generation Innovators

The PSI focuses on developing intentional collaborations and elevated experiential learning. Guiding next-generation innovators, we challenge them to confront intricate community challenges using innovative uses of data, technology, and practices across Georgia and the Southeast region. Student teams of two (2) from public and private higher education institutions of any degree level, class, or major.

About the Experience

Our program connects two interns with each project site to facilitate cross-learning and co-creation. During the internship period, interns are involved in virtual weekly programming, and multi-level mentorship. We believe in the power of paid internships to level the professional playing field, where socioeconomic status does not limit opportunities.

In addition to this well-rounded experience, the PIN Summer Internship offers highly competitive benefits:

• Summer pay totaling $8,644 (pre-tax) paid biweekly at $18.05 per hour over 12 weeks.
• Insight into projects leveraging innovation for the public impact.
• A chance to collaborate on innovative community and/or research initiatives.
• Expansion of your professional network and social capital.
• Professional development programming enriched by our esteemed collaborators.
• Support and facilitation from our Partnership for Innovation team throughout your journey.

Join Us

The PSI shapes more sustainable and smarter communities, bridging the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world impact. For those who seek to lead the way in innovation and be a part of a brighter tomorrow – the PIN Summer Internship awaits. Join us on this journey of discovery, learning, and empowerment.

Prospective intern candidates need to submit an online application and resume.

The application process commences on December 3, 2025, closing on February 1, 2026. 

Apply Now 

Application for PSI 2026 (link)

Contact Us

For inquiries and more information, reach out to KeAndrea Rivers at KeAndrea.Rivers@innovate.gatech.edu