BUSINESS INTERNSHIPS
"Nothing ever becomes real until it is experienced."
–John Keats
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Our online business research internships provide high school 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
Throughout history global trade has been shaped by shifting policies on tariffs—taxes imposed on imported goods. Tariffs have also long been a tool of economic policy, used to protect domestic industries, generate government revenue, and respond to international trade disputes. However, their economic impact remains a subject of intense debate among policymakers, economists, and business leaders. Do tariffs strengthen national economies by shielding domestic industries from foreign competition, or do they harm consumers by driving up prices and limiting market choices?
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This internship offers a unique opportunity to research the economic effects of tariffs, examining both historical case studies and contemporary trade disputes. While proponents argue that tariffs preserve jobs and national industries, critics warn of retaliation, reduced economic efficiency, and the unintended consequences of trade wars. You will explore how tariffs influence supply chains, consumer prices, and international relations, and you will analyze their role in shaping global trade policy.
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Over the course of this month-long internship, you will conduct original economic research, collaborate with fellow interns, and engage with theories of international trade under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Your work will contribute to an academic research paper examining the real-world effects of tariffs on economies large and small. No prior knowledge of economics or trade policy is required—just curiosity and a willingness to engage with complex global issues.
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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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Internship Details
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.
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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.