INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Applications for the 2026-27 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Postgraduate Internship cohort open on August 12.
The NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program provides a yearlong, immersive learning experience at the national office in Indianapolis for college graduates pursuing a career in college sports administration.
Interns gain valuable insight into the inner workings of college sports from a national perspective, while receiving comprehensive training, mentorship and professional development opportunities. They also participate in site visits to NCAA member campuses, conference offices and affiliate organizations to expand their industry knowledge and connect with current leaders in college athletics.
Over the past 25 years, PGIP alumni have gone on to hold influential roles across the collegiate athletics landscape — on campuses, in conference offices, and beyond. Graduates of the program have been hired by organizations such as the Southeastern Conference, Mountain West Conference, NFL, WNBA, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, USA Basketball, Women Leaders in College Sports, ESPN, Converse and numerous Division I, II and III schools.
NCAA postgraduate interns are nonexempt employees with full benefits, making this a robust, real-world experience that equips participants for long-term success in the industry.
Who is eligible:
Applicants must be a college graduate from a four-year NCAA member school by the start date of the internship program. The NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program is not designed to provide credit toward an undergraduate degree, but an intern may be eligible to earn credit toward a graduate degree.
What internships are available:
The NCAA offers yearlong internships within several focus areas at the national office: administrative services, accounting, championships, marketing, communications, education and community engagement, executive, inclusion, governance, public relations and regulatory affairs.
For more information on the NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program, CLICK HERE.
Questions?
For more information about the NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program, please contact the NCAA via email at internship@ncaa.org.
