JobsApplied Scientist – R&D Internship – 2027
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Applied Scientist – R&D Internship – 2027

IBM

Location

United States

Type

Internship

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

$81,840 - $163,680 per year

PhD Internship
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As an Applied Scientist Intern, you will engage in the applied research lifecycle to drive advancements in artificial intelligence. You will work on identifying core challenges and designing innovative prototype solutions while validating them through rigorous experimentation. The role emphasizes collaboration in small, mentored teams, focusing on projects that span various AI domains. A significant objective is to contribute to academic publications and patent applications, enhancing both the research community and IBM's innovation efforts.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be available for the full duration of the internship corresponding to their academic schedule.
  • Candidates should have a background in artificial intelligence or related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in the applied research lifecycle to pioneer advancements in artificial intelligence.
  • Identify core challenges and design novel prototype solutions.
  • Validate solutions through rigorous experimentation.
  • Collaborate in small teams to shepherd projects from ideation to completion.
  • Disseminate significant results through publications and patent applications.

Benefits

  • IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Ibm Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

656

FY2026

Approval rate

97.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

391

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+31%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-85%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

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Continuing vs initial approvals

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Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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