We Connect You
with paid internships at innovative startups and companies across the United States
We provide resources and offer personalised support for you to secure your dream internship role in the US.
An internship in the US refers to a short-term real-world paid work experience designed to prepare you for your career path. As an intern, you will have defined goals and objectives, work on specific projects, and receive mentorship from experienced professionals. How is an internship different from a traineeship? Read here.
Top-quality training
Receive step-by-step guidance from professionals through our interactive academy platform.
Bay Area & beyond!
We have expanded. We offer support for the internship process across the IS.
Tailored to your needs
Make the experience your own. You decide your internship start date and duration together with your host company.
What do we offer?
Support from start to finish.
Internship search, resume advice, and visa application — we guide you through it all. Gain access to our academy platform and get tips from professionals who know the ins and outs of working in the US.
Access to our talent network.
Our internal company network is expanding. As part of the Holland in the Valley network, we can promote you to companies that may offer you the internship experience of your dreams.
Visa process made easy.
We know an internship in the US requires a lot of planning. That’s why we help you with your J-1 visa application and provide pre-departure support. Companies love this.
Local networking opportunities.
Our program collaborates closely with the Dutch Consulate General in San Francisco. They help connect you with the best local networking events throughout your internship period.
Meet our alumni
Time to meet some of the students behind the last editions of our program! All fellows are either currently in the US, have just returned to the Netherlands, or are set to leave in the coming months.
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Flip Jansen
Fraser Lab at UCSF | Junior Specialist
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Marcela García Jiménez
Roose Lab | Research scientist
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Joris van Eekeren
Clinical Data Animation Center (CDAC) at Harvard Medical School | Research Intern
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Ilse Feenstra
Agile Robot and Perception lab at NYU | Research Intern
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David Janssen
Applied Materials | Business Development Intern
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José Ignacio de Alvear Cardenas
SJSU-NASA Human Factors Program at NASA
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Gijs Herings
Magrathea Metals | Research Engineer Intern
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Zuzanna Michalewicz
RTHM | Product Manager Intern
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Friso Schut
IFF | Bioscience Intern
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Sebastiaan Fauquenot
Applied Materials | Business Development Intern
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Lauren Vierhoven
Applied Materials | Business Development Intern
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Ward Lantsheer
Evommune | Corporate Strategy
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Floris Gunter
Bosch USA | Fuel Cell Engineering Intern
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Jan Menzel
Markt-Pilot | Businesses Analyst Intern
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Lovisa Hedvall Rosqvist
Handelsbanken | Intern to Head of Corporate Banking
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Pablo Matarredona
Applied Materials | Corporate Strategy and Market Intelligence Intern
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Fay de Waal
Cuberg | Sustainability Strategist Intern
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Eric Prehn
Applied Materials | System Engineer Intern
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Yury Smirnov
Applied Materials | Material Science Intern
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Ramon Dijkstra
Skillsoft (Boston) | Machine Learning Engineer Intern
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Jille van der Togt
RTHM | Artificial Intelligence Intern
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John Gkountouras
Stochastic (Boston)
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Gijs de Bruin
Applied Materials | Business Development Intern
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Tristan Trouwen
D-Matrix | AI Research software engineering Intern
Academy Platform
Designed to create a unique community of talented candidates with a shared goal of securing an internship in the US. Think of it as a resource hub to guide you through every step of the internship search process. A space to learn, ask questions, share ideas, and support one another.
The platform provides:
Courses
Course 1: Getting Started
Course 2: Starting Your Search
Course 3: Marketing Yourself
Webinar Sessions
Hear from our alumni as they share their stories and give invaluable advice from finding an internship to life in the US.
Exploring Companies
A continuously updated list of companies to help you get started with your search, tailored to your field of interest.
Office hours
Ask us anything in our biweekly drop-in sessions (e.g. resume check, approaching companies, visa uncertainties)
Eligibility Requirements
It’s simple. To be eligible for our program, you must have a minimum GPA of 7.0 and meet one of the following descriptions:
A master’s or PhD student from one of our participating universities
Recently gradated from a master’s or PhD program, as long as internship start date will be within one year of graduation date.
Visa & financial support
We understand that the logistics behind doing an internship in the US is an expensive and complicated process. That’s why we’ve partnered up with The Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) to streamline the visa procedure and to open up further funding opportunities for you.
Our partner companies
We affiliate with an ever-expanding portfolio of talent partners.
Our participating universities
Our program is a highly collaborative effort with 13 UNL-affiliated Dutch universities.
Life in the US
Are you curious about what it’s like to live and work in the US? We’ve outlined what’s involved with the J-1 visa procedure, what the estimated living costs are, and how you can spend your free time.
Intern Blogs
Want to know what makes an internship in the US so special? We’ve collected interviews with current and past interns to give you a taste of what to expect when immersing yourself in American work and life culture.
FAQ
Do you have any questions about eligibility or the application process? We have a list of all possible questions you may have about our program. You can also find an extensive FAQ document here. Be sure to give it a read.
