As a State Farm intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real impact. Our internship program provides students with valuable training, mentorship, and networking opportunities while being fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 50 company. At State Farm, we believe our interns are the future of our company, and we are committed to helping you succeed!

Intern - Research & Development Center @ University of Illinois (Summer 2025)

The Summer 2025 Internship program at the State Farm Research and Development Center (RDC) provides an opportunity for paid research work with a top Fortune 500 Company. The RDC offers students a unique internship at its University of Illinois Research Park location, working on projects that have direct application to State Farm's research work. Some of the work will include:

• Research Company, Consumer and Industry trends
• Prepare written reports and PowerPoint presentations
• Research technology and innovation as it relates to State Farm Business Opportunities
• Department specific research initiatives such as: HR, Marketing, Digital, Public Affairs and Administrative Services
• Work with Corporate Project Leads
• Present information to State Farm management

What You Can Expect:

• Internship duration and work hours: Our Summer Internship Semester will run from May 19, 2025 - August 1, 2025
• Interns work 38.75 hours a week
• Convenient on-campus location with easy access to Campus Shuttles
• Address: State Farm Research Center at the University of Illinois Research Park, 2001 South First St. (Suite 102), Champaign, IL 61820
• Hybrid work environment

• Selected interns will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive pay and a relaxed dress code
• Direct experience you can leverage for your future career
• An opportunity to learn and network with industry-leading influencers
• A Learning Environment: Mentoring and Development to help you succeed
• We love to give back! Being involved in volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
• A culture that embraces Diversity and Inclusion - it is simply the right thing to do!

We Are Looking For The Following:

***Current College Student at University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign***

Graduate student:

• Solid research experience
• Experience running studies with participants and/or survey creation
• Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently with support
• Technical/functional expertise (or ability to learn it), collaboration, curiosity, results driven attitude
• Previous work experience where project work and/or research was conducted
• Research and Data Analytics

General research analyst (junior or higher preferred):

• Critical thinking, technical/functional expertise (or ability to learn it), collaboration, curiosity, results driven attitude
• Solid research experience
• Previous work experience where project work and/or research was conducted

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity*****