NCAA Postgraduate Internships

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. Launch your career in collegiate athletics through the NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program. experience across the collegiate athletics landscape. Interns gain a unique perspective on the inner workings of college sports through hands on projects, mentorship and professional development opportunities. Throughout the year, interns also participate in site visits to NCAA member schools, conference offices and affiliate organizations, building industry knowledge and expanding their professional network. For more than 36 years, the NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program has helped launch careers in collegiate athletics. Alumni have gone on to hold influential leadership roles at NCAA member schools, conference offices, the national office and other organizations throughout the industry. AudienceCollege graduates with a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a four-year NCAA member institution who are pursuing a career in college sports administration. experience or sports-specific degree required. FormatA full-time, in-person internship at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, with 45 positions across 12 departments. Applicants may select up to three departments of interest in a single application. Time CommitmentA yearlong program running June 14, 2027 through May 26, 2028. Relocation to Indianapolis is required. CompensationInterns are paid hourly at a rate that equates to $33,000 annualized and receive full benefits. EligibilityBachelor’s or Master’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution by the internship start date. No prior experience as an NCAA national office intern or employee. Legally authorized to work in the United States (international students may apply through Optional Practical Training for F-1 students). No age restriction or sports-specific degree required. Prior athletics department experience and former student-athlete status are not required. Not a current or former NCAA national office intern or employee. Explore NCAA Internship OpportunitiesAdministrative Services - Gain experience in finance and accounting or rotate across enterprise risk management, operations, HR and financial planning to build a foundation for a career as a business leader in athletics. Business Performance - Apply data science, SQL and visualization tools like Tableau to real NCAA business challenges while supporting the national office’s data warehouse and analytics platform. Championships and Alliances - Help plan and execute NCAA championships across all three divisions through one of eight specialized roles spanning operations, marketing, social media, corporate relations and the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Communications - Tell the story of college athletics through one of four roles in branding, creative and digital, external communications or internal and member communications — producing content for NCAA.org, social media and strategic media relations. Eligibility Center - Rotate across six teams that certify the academic and athletic eligibility of college-bound student-athletes for Divisions I, II and III — from high school review and academic certification to customer service and strategic partnerships. Enforcement - Support investigations of NCAA bylaw violations by processing Level III self-reported cases and providing case support to investigators working on major Level I and II inquiries. Executive Affairs - Support the NCAA president and executive team across event planning, executive communications and Association outreach in a cross-functional role at the highest level of the organization. Governance and Member Services - Process rules interpretations, waivers and student-athlete reinstatement cases while working directly with compliance administrators at NCAA member institutions. Inclusion, Education and Community Engagement - Choose from four positions across inclusion, leadership development and immersion roles — developing programming, supporting student-athlete initiatives and building belonging and well-being resources for the NCAA membership. Legal Affairs - Support the NCAA’s office of legal affairs across contracts, intellectual property enforcement, regulatory matters, data privacy and discovery in a versatile role that touches the full range of the Association’s legal work. Research - Conduct research that informs NCAA policy and enhances the student-athlete experience through survey design, data analysis and data visualization. Collaborate with researchers and NCAA staff to deliver insights that support evidence-based decision making. Sport Science Institute - Contribute to national-level initiatives that promote student-athlete health, safety and performance across health promotion, sports medicine and development — supporting evidence-based guidance for member schools in all three NCAA divisions. Important Dates:Informational webinar: Aug. 18, 2026, 3 p.m. EST (registration required)Application closes: Sept. 4, 2026, 5 p.m. ESTCandidate notification: Nov. 2026June 14, 2027 – May 26, 2028