Internships and Technical Training

Internships in Graduate Studies

Graduate Regulations (Res. 7493/2018)

The Regulations allow graduate students to undertake internships as part of their training, provided that:

  • The advisor consents
  • It is approved by the CCP and CPG
  • It follows the internship guidelines established by USP

Internships are considered complementary activities to academic training and can contribute to the development of practical competencies relevant to professional careers.

Internships in the Chemistry Program

Program Regulations 2026

Formative internships aim to develop technical-scientific, managerial, and socio-emotional competencies and skills in students, preparing them to work in various professional contexts beyond academia.

Types of Internships

Internships can be carried out in different environments:

EnvironmentExamples
Research laboratoriesResearch groups at USP or other institutions
Companies and industriesChemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic industries, etc.
Research institutionsNational and international research institutes
Educational institutionsInternships for teaching (in addition to PAE)
Public agenciesRegulatory agencies, environmental departments, etc.

Procedure for Implementation

  1. Proposal preparation: Together with the advisor, define objectives, location, period, and internship activities
  2. Submission to CCP: Present the proposal for analysis and approval by CCP and IQ-USP Internship Committee
  3. Approval by CPG: After CCP approval, the request is forwarded to CPG
  4. Formalization: Sign commitment agreement according to USP guidelines

Deadline for Proposal

The internship proposal must be submitted for processing within 5 months after admission to the program. This deadline allows the internship to be planned together with other course activities.

Program Regulations 2020

Graduate student internships may occur with the advisor’s consent and approval from CCP and CPG, following the University of São Paulo’s guidelines for graduate student internships.

Technical Training

Program Regulations 2026

To make the curriculum more flexible and allow for different formative pathways, the Program offers short-duration technical training in research laboratories.

Technical training grants 1 special credit per 15 hours of activity.

Students must complete at least one technical training or internship during the course.

→ See complete details in Technical Training

Assessment

Program Regulations 2026

In internships and technical training, assessment is binary:

ResultDescription
ApprovedThe student satisfactorily completed the planned activities
FailedThe student did not complete the activities or had unsatisfactory performance

Assessment Responsibility

  • Assessment is carried out by the activity supervisor (internship or training supervisor)
  • The evaluation is submitted to the CCP-Chemistry Internship Committee for validation
  • Credits are awarded only after validation of approval

Documentation

The student must present:

  • Report of activities performed
  • Supervisor’s evaluation
  • Proof of hours completed