Explore Rewarding Careers Away from the Lab
The UTRF commercialization analyst internship program is a hands-on opportunity to explore new innovations being developed at UT and to understand the transition from research to a commercial product. Our interns work closely with UTRF’s licensing staff to provide support for innovation assessments while obtaining valuable experience in preparation for careers that merge science with business development, entrepreneurship, and law.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents.
- Description and Requirements
- UTRF Internship Opportunities Webinar
- 2023 Internship Applications are now open! Apply using the button below.
2022 Intern Testimonials
“UTRF has provided me the opportunity to dive into the forefront of technology and scientific innovation at the University of Tennessee. I have been able to develop valuable legal and professional experience while being introduced to IP and commercialization concepts. This is a fantastic program that opens many doors.”
Myles Roth | J.D. Candidate, College of Law, UT Knoxville
“Working at UTRF has been an enriching experience. I have been able to directly help innovators patent their inventions and get them to market while learning about the relationship between science and business.”
Maddie Rudge | J.D. Candidate, College of Law, UT Knoxville
“Working with UTRF has shown me the bigger picture when it comes to research. I’ve learned valuable lessons about the role that intellectual property plays in fostering innovation, and I hope to use this knowledge wisely moving forward in my career.”
Will Hunter | Graduate student, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, Tickle College of Engineering, UT Knoxville
Click on each image for corresponding intern posts.
2022
UTRF Intern News
- (May 2018) Adams and Reese adds IP attorney Jeremy Ray to Nashville office
- 2016 UTRF intern, Chris Andrews, named National Nuclear Security Administration’s Graduate Fellow
- UT Law School video featuring UTRF
Where Are They Now?
| Name | Current Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Fane | Patent Attorney at Dinsmore and Shohl | |
| Chris Andrews | Graduate Fellow, Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) | |
| Tyler Morgan | Capital Markets Associate at PNFP Capital Markets, Inc. | |
| Shane Kaster | Healthcare Consultant at PYA (Pershing Yoakley & Associates) | |
| Jeremy Ray | Entertainment and Intellectual Property Attorney at King & Ballow | |
| Jake Stein | Manager, Clinical Research Contracts at Georgetown University | |
| Ryan Kemp | Wealth Planning Analyst at UBS | |
| CeCe Ging | Counsel at Washington University in St. Louis, MO | |
| Stephanie Prager | Attorney, Breeding & Associates, LLC |