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Start Here We want to prepare you to solve the world's most significant scientific, environmental and engineering challenges.
Perinorth was founded on the belief that you can be a part of the solution.
The most crucial global challenges, from climate change and sustainability, to dementia and cancer, are at the forefront of career opportunities and international experiences.
Our programs provide internship and research opportunities for students to work with the best scientists, professionals, and universities in the world, tackling these exact challenges.
We enable you to experience the world and play an active part in solving global challenges both during the program and throughout your career.
Let’s work together.
In addition to the amazing time that you'll have living and experiencing the local city and country, you will get to experience working with a group of leading professionals in your field that are focused on finding solutions.
It's a completely different experience than simply studying abroad. Here you are learning about some of the most important challenges that we face, and working hands-on with leaders and teammates to help solve them.
It's an incredibly valuable learning experience, but it's also a fantastic way to build your network and resume, and even earn academic credit.
Each internship or research group is unique in its work and what the day to day is like. However, there are many similarities as well.
Typically, the day will start around 9 a.m. and ends at around 3:30 or 4:00. Once onsite, your first day starts with a meeting with your program leader. During this meeting, they will provide the detailed goals for your time with the program, many of these points will have also been covered during your video interview with them prior to acceptance. They will also go over any health and safety training that may be necessary.
For the next 8-10 weeks, you will be working within the program towards those goals. You will often work with both the lead professionals, professors, Post-doc students, PhD students and others. Their goal is to make sure that your time is spent learning and working towards the project goals. And don't forget, you will have a lot of fun as well!
1. Apply Online ($49 application fee)
2. You then video call with Perinorth – we’ll go over your resume/CV and talk through your goals, interests and experiences as well as the program opportunities.
3. After acceptance, you confirm your spot in the program.
4. Once confirmed, we finalize your resume/CV.
5. We then schedule video interviews with the program leaders
6. After the interviews, they will send you an invitation letter!
7. Four-six weeks before the program starts, you receive all of the final program details – housing details, excursion dates, coordinator details and more!
8. Hop on a plane and start your program! When you land, your onsite coordinator will be there to meet you!
Our programs are inclusive and include the following:
1. Housing
2. Excursions
3. Onsite Coordinator
4. Research Placement
5. Airport Pickup
6. Onsite Orientation
7. Insurance
8. Visa and Passport Guidance
9. Resume and Cover Letter Assistance
10. Social Activities and more!
Natalie attends the University of Toronto and interned in research with the Macroecology, Evolution and Climate group at the University of Copenhagen.
"I was able to get a lot of research experience, both in the lab and also in the field. I also met a lot of different people in all areas of research. I had an incredible time in Copenhagen, and I would recommend this program to anyone!"
Alec attends Brandon University in Canada and interned in research with the Geoenergy Research Group at Heriott-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
"My supervisor was amazing. She gave me a lot of freedom in the research to focus on my interest areas and aligning those with the overall project goals. She was also another great resource on places to see in the city and the area."
Sophie attends Harvard University and interned in research with the Biomedical and Health Sciences group at the University of Roehampton in London, England.
"I would recommend this program to another student because the quality of the research is unparalleled. It is very hard to find science based research programs and it was the best. They help you feel truly at home in the city. "
Grace attends Smith College and interned in research with the Population Biology group with the Life and Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Iceland.
"Jon was fantastic. He was so welcoming and did his absolute best to make sure that things were going great for us. Jon was a lot of fun on the excursions and explained a lot about the places we visited - and he was always available!"
Katherine N.
Toby was fantastic! He has a vast amount of knowledge about the city, and is so considerate and helpful. He responds quickly and plans fantastic excursions that teach so much about the culture and history of Scotland.
University of Chicago
Mike S.
Hands down I would recommend the program. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I would recommend it to anyone!
University of Calgary
