Campus Internship - Research & Development; BS​/MS

Position: 2025-2026 Campus Internship - Research & Development (BS/MS)
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.

If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.

Dow has exciting opportunities for Intern Undergraduate and Masters Scientists and Engineers within Research and Development. Opportunities exist across the R&D function and are aligned with various organizations and business units in Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other locations in North America. As an undergraduate intern you will be responsible for supporting one or two projects in R&D and will partner with research scientists to drive these projects to completion.

You will have the opportunity to work with collaborative project teams to solve chemical- and material-related problems through both fundamental and applied research. The types of projects span from product research to process research to application development.

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Qualifications
- * Must be 18 years of age or older

* Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or other related disciplines.

* A minimum GPA of 3.000 (on a scale of 4.000) is preferred

* Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee; therefore, reliable transportation is required.

* A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Skills:

The following skills are necessary:

* Problem-Solving

Skills:

The role requires scientists and engineers to solve diverse problems to implement technical solutions, which necessitates strong adaptability, learning agility, and analytical and problem-solving abilities.

* Technical

Skills:

Developing broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher is a key aspect of the role. This includes expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or other related disciplines.

* Innovation and Technology Integration:
Incorporating innovative technologies into practice is a significant part of the job, highlighting the need for skills in innovation and technology integration.

* Collaboration and Teamwork:
The role involves collaborating across Dow teams, which requires excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

* Safety Mindset:
This role requires a strong safety mindset, which is a pillar of the culture at Dow.

* Business and Customer Value Orientation:
Driving initiatives that provide business and customer value is crucial, indicating the importance of understanding business needs and customer focus.

Additional Notes

* The internship recruitment process typically starts in the Fall time (Oct/Nov 2025) and will continue into early the following year (Feb/Mar 2026) until all internship positions are filled. After you apply, you will be contacted directly if specific positions are identified that fit your qualifications. If throughout this process, you are no longer interested in an internship position, please withdraw your application in the career portal.

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