Graduate Internship Program 2027

Graduate Internship Program 2027

Engineering Co-operative Education Office (ECEO) and Engineering Graduate Office (EGO) offer the Graduate Internship Program (GIP) to provide graduate students in the professional programs an opportunity to gain valuable work experience through a full-time, paid internship of eight months with a single employer. Admission to it is limited, competitive, selective and not mandatory. All details pertaining to the GIP for any future cohort(s) are subject to annual review, and ECEO and EGO maintain the rights of any changes to it in accordance with regulations.

This Q&A is for the 2027 Graduate Internship Program (GIP).

1) Is this a co-op program?

  • Not to be confused with the mandatory co-op education program undertaken by undergraduate Engineering students at Memorial, the Graduate Internship Program (GIP) is optional and offers limited, competitive, and selective admissions to eligible graduate students who are nominated to it.

2) Which academic programs are participating in the GIP and who are eligible for it?

  • Master of Applied Science (MASc) in the following areas:
    1. Oil and Gas Engineering;
    2. Environmental Systems Engineering and Management;
    3. Safety and Risk Engineering;
    4. Energy Systems Engineering;
    5. Computer Engineering;
    6. Software Engineering; and
    7. Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering.
  • Full-time students in one of the degree programs above who have made the following academic progress by the end of Winter 2026 semester and have no outstanding academic and financial obligations at the time of nomination are eligible:
    1. Completion of at least five program courses for students who started their academic program in Fall 2025; or
    2. Completion of at least three program courses if they started their academic program in Winter 2026.
  • A maximum of four eligible students from each academic program will be nominated and invited for opt-in to the 2027 cohort. These students will be provided with the opt-in request form, and they are required to submit it in order to proceed.

3) When does the 2027 Graduate Internship Program (GIP) start and how long is it for?

  • It will begin in Spring 2026 semester to prepare students who have opted-in for an eight-month full time internship that lasts through Winter 2027 and Spring 2027.

4) Can you increase the number of students invited to opt-in?

  • The GIP is subject to yearly review before we introduce it more widely.

5) I am a graduate student in one of the academic programs. Do I have to apply to be considered for the GIP? How can I express interest in it?

  • You do not have to apply or express interest. EGO will nominate the eligible students from each academic program and invite them for opt-in to the 2027 cohort of GIP. Only nominated students will be contacted.

6) What is the criteria used for a student to be nominated and invited for an opt-in to the GIP?

  • The primary criteria is academic performance and progress. A maximum of four eligible students with the highest cumulative average by the end of Winter 2026 semester from each academic program will be nominated and invited by the EGO to opt-in to the GIP.  If there are two students with the same cumulative average, the student who completed more program courses will be selected between them. The decision of the nominations is final.

7) When can I expect to find out if I am invited to opt-in?

  • You will be notified by the EGO via email by the first few weeks of classes in Spring 2026 semester at the latest. You do not have to send follow-up emails. Only nominated students will be contacted.

8) I am invited to opt-in. What can I expect if I submit the opt-in request form?

Semester

Main activities

Spring 2026

Meeting with EGO and ECEO;

Pre-screening, professional development and other internship preparations, etc.

Fall 2026

Job competition – interviews with employers

Winter 2027 & Spring 2027

Full time internship with a single employer

Fall 2027

Last graduate-level course; program completion by the end of it 

9) Am I guaranteed an internship if I am opting into the GIP?

  • No. You have to first pass the pre-screening set by the ECEO then secure an internship placement through the job competition hosted by the ECEO (with help and guidance from the ECEO). Internship placement is not guaranteed as a significant part of the employer selection process depends on relevant experience and the quality of the application (including resume, cover letter and an interview).

10) Can I find my own positions, other than using the job competition hosted by the ECEO?

  • Yes, you are encouraged to identify and seek out positions outside of the job competition that best fit your skills, experience and professional interests. Any of these self-found internships however must be approved by the ECEO prior to you accepting them.

11) What if I am opting into the GIP but I do not pass the pre-screening or secure an internship placement?

  • You will continue with taking courses and completing your academic program as normal.

12) What if I am opting into the GIP but Fall 2026 is my expected final semester?

  • If you do not pass the pre-screening or secure an internship placement by late December 2026 or early January 2027, your program completion will be processed by the EGO and you will graduate from the academic program.
  • If you secure an internship placement that runs continuously from Winter 2027 to Spring 2027, you must return to your academic program in Fall 2027 and complete a graduate-level course then as part of the GIP requirements you must meet to graduate.

13) Will there be an additional fee to participate in the GIP?

  • Like undergraduate Engineering students, students in the GIP are expected to pay for the additional fee associated with participating in each term of placement.

14) How much would a student be paid for an internship?

15) What are the advantages of getting an internship placement through this program?

  • Among the advantages are an access to the professional development seminar sessions hosted by the ECEO and their job competition where you could avail of job postings to apply for. The internship and its evaluation will also appear on your transcript as proof of participation and completion. And the list goes on.

16) I am nominated and invited to opt-in but I have other questions to ask but these questions are not covered in this Q&A.

  • EGO and ECEO will meet with you to answer any questions you may have, and provide guidelines to help prepare you for the Graduate Internship Program (GIP) should you choose to opt-in.

17) I have some questions and/or feedback. Who can I contact?