BUSINESS INTERNSHIPS
World Scholars Academy business internships for ages 15-18 investigate a current issue in business including; finance, investment, economics, entrepreneurship, and marketing. On the internship you will work with fellow interns to research and coauthor a pioneering academic paper on your topic with the close support of your mentor, a world-leading expert in the field.
During your internship you will learn advanced research techniques, critically evaluate current academic literature, and conduct original research in your chosen field. Your final paper will be submitted to either our open-access academic journal, World Scholars Review, or another scholarly business journal. Internships take place every Saturday or Sunday over four weeks.
Internship programs include:
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A maximum class size of six students to ensure a highly personalized experience
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Individualized feedback and academic guidance
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An official Certificate of Completion
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Co-authored research paper submitted for publication
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Entry into the WSR Best Review Award competition
Upcoming business internship opportunities are listed below. Please note that places on World Scholars Academy internship programs are extremely limited and currently listed research topics may not recur.
Internship Details
Recent years have witnessed groundbreaking advances in understanding how psychological principles drive consumer behavior. From the subtle power of social proof to the irresistible pull of scarcity, marketing strategies increasingly tap into the psychology behind decision-making. But what makes us choose one brand over another? Why do certain advertisements linger in our minds while others fade away? And how do emotions influence the way we shop? These questions are at the heart of the psychology of marketing.
In this internship, you will dive deep into the fascinating intersection of psychology and business, exploring how human behavior shapes and is shaped by marketing strategies. You'll learn how cognitive biases, emotional triggers, and cultural factors impact consumer decisions. Working closely with your fellow interns and under the guidance of an experienced mentor, you will conduct original research to analyze real-world marketing campaigns and test how psychological theories apply in practice.
On this month-long program, you will co-author an academic research paper examining the psychological mechanisms behind effective marketing, contributing valuable insights to the field. No prior knowledge of psychology or marketing is required—just curiosity and a passion for understanding the forces that influence the way we think, feel, and act.
Location: Online
Type: Academic Research Internship
Eligibility: Ages 15-18
Days: Saturdays from 12pm-3pm PT | 3pm-6pm ET
Dates: Four weeks: November 1st, November 8th, November 15th, November 22nd 2025
Price: $2395
Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.