The Development Summer Internship Program (D-SIP)
Join a Diverse Community
of U-M undergraduates taking advantage of U-M's unique, 12-week paid development internship. Each week, work alongside top development professionals and attend a three-credit course taught by a U-M faculty member. Development offers a unique opportunity to combine your personal growth with work that transforms people's lives.
Apply now to be a part of D-SIP 2017!
Jibran Ahmed
"D-SIP provided me with countless learning opportunities about philanthropy and the ability to have a fun, rewarding internship – I cannot imagine a better way to spend a summer in Michigan!"
—Jibran Ahmed (BBA '16), D-SIP ‘14
Nakshidil Sadien
“The Development Summer Internship Program provided me with a unique understanding of my professional and personal development. It allowed me to explore aspects of myself in a professional cadre with the guidance and support of a phenomenal team of individuals, which has been life changing.”
—Nakshidil Sadieni (UM-Flint Class of 2015), D-SIP '15
Andrés Holder
Company Manager, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theatre, Washington, D.C.
“D-SIP was a catalyst for my professional life—making a bridge between my passion for the arts and professional aspirations.”
—Andrés Holder (BFA ’10), D-SIP ’10
Gretchen Mason
“Through my D-SIP experience I was able to expand my view of philanthropy as something that requires action, partnership, and engagement.”
—Gretchen Mason (BA '17), D-SIP '16