R&D Research Operations

Discovery Partners Institute

Mentor 

Michael Fitzsimons, PhD Associate Director, R&D Programs

Company Overview

The Discovery Partners Institute’s ambition is to propel Chicago and Illinois into a pre- eminent and inclusive tech economy over the next decade. Led by the University of Illinois System in partnership with top research universities, it does three things: tech talent development, Research & Development, and business building. DPI prepares diverse students and workers to step into high- demand tech jobs. It also builds research teams and matches them with new funding. With state investment and a new innovation district in development, DPI has the resources to attract, develop and leverage the most ambitious people and companies into its ecosystem.

Internship Description

As an R&D Intern you will get to work with researchers and staff dedicated to supporting Science, Commercialization, and supporting Illinois’ economy. The R&D team focuses on writing grants, performing research, and supporting Science Teams, which are composed of researchers from the University of Illinois campuses and partner institutions including the University of Chicago. Science Teams are formed to pursue research in a particular area, to pursue larger funding opportunities, and to create a company or otherwise commercialize their research.

Internship Duties

• On-boarding and supporting new Science Teams. 
• Assist with preparing grant proposals.