Rhode Island bioscience and engineering companies with 50 or fewer employees can be reimbursed up to $6,500 per intern for paid internships for Rhode Island residents attending RI colleges; rolling until funds run out.
Grants of up to $6,500 per eligible intern help Rhode Island bioscience and engineering companies pay interns and provide mentoring. Interns must be Rhode Island residents attending a Rhode Island college or university, and reimbursement covers pay up to the Rhode Island minimum wage. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funding has been expended.
For-profit Rhode Island-based business with 50 or fewer employees (principal place of business and at least 51% of employees in Rhode Island)
Primarily engaged in a biosciences or engineering field
Interns must be Rhode Island residents attending a Rhode Island college or university
Must provide a hands-on learning experience with at least one mentor
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