Overview
Host Organization: Imperial College London
Location: London, United Kingdom
The International Research Opportunities Programme (IROP) is a summer research program with Imperial College London, a Cornell Global Hubs partner, that provides engineering students at Cornell with international research experience.
Interns with IROP will:
- Spend 6-8 weeks in a challenging and supportive research setting in downtown London
- Work with world-renowned researchers on cutting-edge projects
- Participate in special events for IROP summer research students coming from selected partner institutions
- Receive predeparture support and assistance with visas, accommodation, and registration from Imperial College London
Opportunities are available in the following departments at Imperial: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials, and Aeronautics. See if your department at Cornell corresponds with Imperial's departments below.
| Cornell Department | Corresponding Imperial Department |
|---|---|
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering | Materials |
| Sibley School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering | Aeronautics |
Program Dates
- Monday, June 30, 2025: IROP begins with an orientation session to welcome all participants, followed by a lab induction in departments.
- August 9–10, 2025: Check out of accommodation.
- August 11–22, 2025: Research project continued remotely from home country.
- August 22, 2025: IROP ends.
Exact dates for each partner scheme are confirmed each year. Students selected for IROP must be available for the entire period. The final one to two weeks of the project will be completed virtually to enable students to return to Cornell for the fall semester.
Funding
Funding for this opportunity is available through the College of Engineering.
About Us
This internship is managed by the Office of Global Learning, part of Global Cornell. Imperial College London is a Cornell Global Hubs partner, fostering high-impact opportunities and international exchange for Cornell students.
Info Sessions
Join us for a virtual or in-person information session about Global Internships. Our internships advisor can answer your questions about the application process, funding, and more!
Check out all our upcoming info sessions.
The IROP program will have a specific virtual information session for interested students with Imperial College London staff, on December 2 at 11:00 am. Please register for that session here.
