Summer Business Research Internship in Vietnam

Presented by UTC’s Rollins College of Business, Undergraduate Research & Creative Endeavor, & the Center for Global Education

About the Program

Program Details

Summer 2026 Application Deadline: Sun. Nov. 2, 2025 by 11:00 pm EST

Program participants complete an eight-week internship between May - July in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The research component is determined by several factors including the internship location, site supervisor, and the student’s research interests. Regardless of the site location, all internships focus on learning and applying research & business skills to the work experience. UTC students selected for this program will live together in apartment-style housing in Ho Chi Minh City.

Note: Students selected to participate in this program must complete Office for URaCE pre-internship & research training (to be completed via Canvas and in-person meetings before the internship commences), and additional activities during and after the experience.

Eligibility

Student applicants must:

• Be current, degree seeking undergraduate students in good academic and judicial standing at the time of application, and during the program.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Successfully complete all application steps listed below.
• Sophomore status and above eligible to apply.

Before You Apply

Make certain you meet the eligibility requirements listed above. See the Research Internship in Vietnam brochure for more information about this program including details regarding cost and academic credit.

How to Submit an Application

If you plan on applying, you'll need to follow the steps as detailed below:

Step 1: Start a UTC Study Abroad application by navigating to the following website: https://utcstudyabroad.via-trm.com/program_brochure/15156.

Step 2: Once on this page, click "View Term" under the Program Highlights section.

Step 3: Click "Apply Now" under the Summer 2026 term.

Step 4: You'll be taken to a "Welcome!" page that will prompt you to log in ("Go to Portal"). Once you click on "Go to Portal" you'll want to log in with your UTC ID and password. You may be asked to complete a program match survey - you're more than welcome to do that, if interested.

Step 5: The "Research Internship in Vietnam" application will ask you several questions but shouldn't take you too long to complete (make sure you give time giving thoughtful consideration as to why you're applying for this program and what you hope to learn from the experience abroad).

Once you've completed the application and submitted it, the appropriate UTC department(s) will review your application and provide you with an update regarding your status in the cohort.

Note: Students selected to participate in this program must complete the Office for URaCE pre-internship & research training (to be completed virtually before the internship commences), and additional activities during and after the experience.

 

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

 

Application Process

• Submitted applications will be reviewed by the selection committee. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Applicants who meet the program eligibility requirements will be contacted for an interview with program directors. During the interview, applicants will give a brief presentation on Vietnam (culture, climate, etc.).

Participant Responsibilities

Prior to the Internship

• Complete research/internship Canvas training modules prior to departure for Vietnam. (Specific dates TBA)
• Attend orientation and program related meetings prior to departure for Vietnam. Meetings will take place between February and May 2026. (Specific dates TBA)

During the Internship

• Follow UTC policies and Code of Conduct.
• Follow ISA Study Abroad policies and code of conduct.
• Successfully fulfill all responsibilities and requirements and requirements of the internship experience.
• Attend virtual check-in meetings with program directors during the program.

At the Conclusion of the Internship

• Submit post-experience materials to the Office for URaCE.
• Present research internship findings during the Virtual UTC Fall Research Conference in August 2026, and the 2027 UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference (for students registered for class during the Spring 2027 semester).
• Complete Office of Study Abroad Post-Study Abroad Scholarship Requirements.