Summer 2026 Calico Internship Program
At Calico we’re tackling aging, one of life’s greatest mysteries.
Our company’s mission is to increase our understanding of the biology that controls human aging to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives. Calico’s highly innovative technology labs, its commitment to curiosity-driven discovery science, and, with academic and industry partners, its vibrant drug-development pipeline, together create an inspiring and exciting place to catalyze and enable medical breakthroughs. If you are interested in partaking in this too, please consider applying for one of our internships!
About our Program:
Calico’s internship program is a paid 12-week program over the summer for students interested in understanding the fundamental science of aging and finding treatments for the associated and intractable diseases. Working in a collaborative environment and fully embedded in one of our labs/teams, Calico interns tackle a unique project under the mentorship of at least one of our scientists or engineers.
Program Features:
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3-month summer timeline
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In-person experience at our offices in South San Francisco
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Matching with at least one Calico mentor
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Group supplemental activities weekly featuring guest speakers, Senior Leadership spotlights, and discussion groups on aging science, our drug development approach, and more
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End-of-summer company-wide project showcase and poster session
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Competitive compensation ($45 – $70/hour) and monthly living expenses stipend
Program Eligibility:
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Able to work in-person at our offices in South San Francisco
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Free for a consecutive period of 11-12 weeks in June, July, and August
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Not graduating before December 2026
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Exception for students enrolling into a graduate degree program in Fall 2026
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Must be enrolled in a US university
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Must apply by application deadline: February 1, 2026.
Summer 2026 Internship Projects:
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Intern, Biophysical Characterization of -synuclein in Living Cells (PhD Only)
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Intern, Protein Biochemistry, Tumor and E3-ligase Biology (PhD Only)
Virtual Info Sessions:
We’re offering two virtual info sessions for students interested in learning more about Calico, the internship program, available projects, and what to expect during the interview process.
Sessions will be hosted on Google Meet, and you can choose from the following options:
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Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST
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Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST
Register here: https://forms.gle/SygFGy5QeqGTGRDb6