HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — High-achieving students from Habersham County with an interest in science, engineering, technology, or research are being encouraged to explore internship opportunities through Georgia Tech’s Research Institute (GTRI), one of the nation’s leading applied research organizations.
GTRI’s Georgia Tech Research Institute Professional Internship Program (GRIP) offers paid summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students, giving participants hands-on experience working alongside professional researchers on real-world projects. While the program is designed for college-level students, local educators say high school juniors and seniors can benefit now by learning about the program early and preparing to apply once eligible.
The GRIP summer internship runs 10 weeks, from May 26 through July 31, with students working full-time on research projects across a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, cybersecurity, robotics, aerospace, and applied sciences.
Unlike traditional internships, GRIP allows applicants to review and rank available research projects. Students are invited to select their top three projects during the application process. After the application period closes on January 5, project mentors conduct phone interviews. An algorithm is then used to match students with mentors based on mutual preferences.
Formal job offers are expected to be made in early March, with final hiring decisions completed by the beginning of April.
Local counselors and educators encourage Habersham County students interested in STEM careers to view GRIP as a long-term goal. Students can strengthen future applications by focusing on strong academics, participating in STEM clubs or competitions, enrolling in advanced or dual-enrollment coursework, and gaining early exposure to research or technical projects.
Programs like GRIP provide a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of education, innovation, and real-world problem solving — and students from rural communities like Habersham County are increasingly competitive in these national programs.
To apply to the GRIP program, click the link below:
