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New grad research intern jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like TikTok, Aldevron, and Syngenta hiring at this level now.
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At NVIDIA, we are building Cosmos world foundation models and generative AI systems for Physical AI across robotics, autonomous driving, smart spaces, and embodied agents.
The NVIDIA Cosmos Platform enables multimodal world understanding, simulation, synthetic data generation, and embodied reasoning. We are looking for outstanding PhD interns to help advance the frontier of Physical AI and world models.
What you’ll be doing:
Conduct research in generative AI, multimodal foundation models, world models, and embodied AI.
Develop algorithms for video understanding/generation, action-conditioned simulation, multimodal reasoning, and policy learning.
Train and evaluate large-scale models using video, image, language, and robotics or autonomous driving data.
Collaborate with researchers and engineers across AI, robotics, simulation, and graphics teams.
Publish research at top conferences and transfer innovations into NVIDIA products.
What we need to see:
Currently pursuing a PhD in CS, EE, Robotics, or related fields.
Strong background in generative AI, computer vision, multimodal learning, robotics, or reinforcement learning.
Prior publication record and research experience.
Strong Python and PyTorch skills.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience with large-scale foundation model training.
Research in video models, VLMs, world models, robotics, or autonomous driving.
Experience with distributed training, simulation, or embodied AI.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay based on the position, your location, year in school, degree, and experience. The hourly rate for our interns is 38 USD - 94 USD.You will also be eligible for Intern benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 19, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.At NVIDIA, we are building Cosmos world foundation models and generative AI systems for Physical AI across robotics, autonomous driving, smart spaces, and embodied agents.
The NVIDIA Cosmos Platform enables multimodal world understanding, simulation, synthetic data generation, and embodied reasoning. We are looking for outstanding PhD interns to help advance the frontier of Physical AI and world models.
What you’ll be doing:
Conduct research in generative AI, multimodal foundation models, world models, and embodied AI.
Develop algorithms for video understanding/generation, action-conditioned simulation, multimodal reasoning, and policy learning.
Train and evaluate large-scale models using video, image, language, and robotics or autonomous driving data.
Collaborate with researchers and engineers across AI, robotics, simulation, and graphics teams.
Publish research at top conferences and transfer innovations into NVIDIA products.
What we need to see:
Currently pursuing a PhD in CS, EE, Robotics, or related fields.
Strong background in generative AI, computer vision, multimodal learning, robotics, or reinforcement learning.
Prior publication record and research experience.
Strong Python and PyTorch skills.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience with large-scale foundation model training.
Research in video models, VLMs, world models, robotics, or autonomous driving.
Experience with distributed training, simulation, or embodied AI.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay based on the position, your location, year in school, degree, and experience. The hourly rate for our interns is 38 USD - 94 USD.You will also be eligible for Intern benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 19, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.See All 41 Entry Level Research Intern Jobs
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Entry Level Research Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level research intern job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, and familiarity with research methods, even through coursework or academic projects. Highlight any data collection, literature reviews, or lab work from school. A clear, organized resume that connects your coursework to research tasks, along with a willingness to learn on the job, gives new candidates a genuine edge.
Which companies hire entry level research interns?
Companies hiring entry level research interns right now include TikTok, Aldevron, and Syngenta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers corporate research divisions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions that bring on interns and junior researchers to support ongoing projects.
Are there remote entry level research intern jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still make up the majority at this level. About 18% of entry level research intern openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in fields like market research, policy analysis, and data-focused roles where collaboration tools replace the need for a physical workspace.
Are these new grad research intern jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research intern roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying background, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio in place of professional history. New grad applicants are the primary audience for roles at this level.
Which industries hire the most entry level research interns?
Entry Level research intern roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they rely on structured research pipelines where entry level contributors can take on well-defined tasks while building foundational skills under senior guidance.