BUSINESS INTERNSHIPS
"Nothing ever becomes real until it is experienced."
–John Keats
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Our online business research internships provide students with the unique opportunity to work jointly with world-leading experts across the fields of economics, finance, investing, and marketing. On your internship you will advance the boundaries of knowledge in your subject, and coauthor an original research paper in collaboration with other student colleagues and under the guidance of your expert academic mentor.
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Deepen your understanding of business while acquiring practical research skills and hands-on experience into what it is like to undertake advanced study in the discipline. Become a published author when you submit your completed research paper to our open-access academic journal, World Scholars Review, or another scholarly publication.
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World Scholars Academy business internship programs are an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate your unique talents, substantiate your commitment to excellence, and individuate yourself from peers so you can stand out when applying to top universities.​​
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WORLD BUSINESS
INTERNSHIPS
World Scholars Academy business internships for ages 15-18 investigate current issues in various fields of commerce including; finance & investment, economics, entrepreneurship, and marketing. On the internship you will work with fellow World Scholars to research and coauthor a pioneering academic paper on your topic with the close support of your mentor, a world-leading expert in the field.
During your internship you will learn specialist research techniques, survey the extant literature of the discipline, and conduct original research on your topic. You will contribute your own ideas to the project's successful completion, and will develop technical skills and practical know-how to excel in the discipline. Your final paper will be reviewed by your mentor and submitted to either our open-access academic journal, World Scholars Review, or another scholarly business publication.
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Internships take place on either Saturday or Sunday over four weeks, allowing you to participate in an internship during your normal school year or simultaneously with a World Scholars Academy academic summer course. Interns should expect to spend a minimum of three hours outside of their live contact time each week to complete their research project. World Scholars Academy business internships include:
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Maximum class size six (6) students
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Individualized feedback and academic guidance
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Certificate of Completion
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Co-authored research paper submitted for publication
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Entry into the WSR Best Review Award competition
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See the following link for examples of previous business internship research outputs. Upcoming business internship opportunities are listed below. Please note that places on World Scholars Academy internship programs are extremely limited and currently listed research topics may not recur.
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Internship Details
The average world citizen is now ten times richer than prior to the Industrial Revolution 250 years ago. This level of economic development is unprecedented in human history and has been a great blessing to mankind. However, the extent to which the world’s countries have been able to tap into these benefits has varied greatly, with developed nations enjoying a standard of living over three times above the global average. Why is it then that inhabitants of some nations are so much more productive, and therefore richer, than in others? On this internship you will explore conventional economic growth theories based on capital accumulation, technological progress, economic coordination through free markets, as well as frontiers of economic growth theory including endogenous growth theory, the importance of social capital, and the fundamental role that institutions play in shaping the economy.
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During this month-long internship you will explore competing theories of economic development, weigh-in on how developing countries can more rapidly raise their standards of living, and uncover insights on how developed nations can ensure that they remain highly productive. Collaborating with your fellow interns you will conduct original research in this field, and with your mentor's guidance you will co-author an academic research paper on these topics for publication. No previous knowledge of economics is required to participate.
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Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Saturdays from 3pm-6pm PT | 6pm-9pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: July 5th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th 2025
Price: $2195
Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.
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Recent years have witnessed groundbreaking advances in understanding how psychological principles drive consumer behavior. From the subtle power of social proof to the irresistible pull of scarcity, marketing strategies increasingly tap into the psychology behind decision-making. But what makes us choose one brand over another? Why do certain advertisements linger in our minds while others fade away? And how do emotions influence the way we shop? These questions are at the heart of the psychology of marketing.
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In this summer internship, you will dive deep into the fascinating intersection of psychology and business, exploring how human behavior shapes and is shaped by marketing strategies. You'll learn how cognitive biases, emotional triggers, and cultural factors impact consumer decisions. Working closely with your fellow interns and under the guidance of an experienced mentor, you will conduct original research to analyze real-world marketing campaigns and test how psychological theories apply in practice.
On this month-long program, you will co-author an academic research paper examining the psychological mechanisms behind effective marketing, contributing valuable insights to the field. No prior knowledge of psychology or marketing is required—just curiosity and a passion for understanding the forces that influence the way we think, feel, and act.
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Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Sundays from 3pm-6pm PT | 6pm-9pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: July 6th, July 13th, July 20th, July 27th 2025
Price: $2195
Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.
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Internship Details
Ecosystem services such as pollination, pest control, nutrient cycling, water purification, food provision, and flood control are essential for sustaining human well-being. However, many of these services are not commonly provided by the private market as a result of intrinsic challenges to market efficiency such as strategic free-riding, lack of information, and high transaction costs. As a result, the natural environment is not properly maintained or funded, and where ecosystem service provision is remunerated, it is almost exclusively via external sources such as government grants or charitable donation.
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However, the emerging field of private provision of ecosystem services represents an opportunity to tap new funding sources for improved environmental conservation. This internship will examine the theory of the private provision of public goods and research existing empirical studies of Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES). This research will determine the practical feasibility of achieving fully private PES, and which forms of intervention can maximize conservation outcomes.
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During this month-long Internship you will conduct original research on the private provision of ecosystem services. Collaborating with your fellow interns, you will learn how the application of economic principles can provide novel solutions to environmental problems, and with your mentor's guidance you will co-author an academic research paper on this topic for publication. No previous knowledge of economics or environmental science is required to participate.
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Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Saturdays from 3pm-6pm PT | 6pm-9pm ET
Dates: Four weeks August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 23rd 2025
Price: $2195
Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.