Thank you for your interest in the Paul Edwin Potter Internship. To start your application read the Guidelines then click the button at the bottom of the page.
Application Guidelines
Review the projects that interest you prior to starting the application. 2026 Potter Projects
Make note of the email address you submit in Question 3. This is where the ISGS will send all future communications.
Prepare your documents in advance. You will be required to submit the following as PDFs:
- Cover Letter (1-Page)
- Resume
- All post-high school academic transcripts.
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the academic institution where you are currently enrolled.
- A second letter of recommendation. This reference is NOT required to be from your current academic institution. This can be from an academic or professional source.
NOTE: Submitting Blind Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation can be submitted directly within the application. However, blind letters of recommendation are also accepted. If your Recommenders prefer to submit a blind Letter of Rec, they can be emailed directly to potterinternship@isgs.illinois.edu. Inform your Recommenders to attach the letter to the email as a PDF with the format [ApplicantsLastName]_AcademicRec.pdf or [ApplicantsLastName]_Rec.pdf. Ensure that each letter contains the Recommenders’ name, job title, institution, and contact details.
For questions regarding the application, please email us at potterinternship@isgs.illinois.edu.