Intern with a good neighbor

Our University of Illinois internship program complements the classroom with real world projects that empower you to interact, innovate and influence. Enhance your knowledge with a company that thrives on helping others.

You could be our newest addition.

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We want interns with skills

Apply to join our team as an undergrad or graduate student studying:

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Actuarial Science

Computer Science

Data Science

Social Science

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Computer Engineering

Engineering

Mathematics

Management Information Systems

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Statistical Modeling and Analytics

Consumer Economics and Finance

Statistics and Quantitative Analysis

Data and Text Mining

I have learned a great deal and met very intelligent people.

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The flexible hours and engaging projects have made this a beneficial and rewarding opportunity for me.

Cultivate your work experience

Analyze trends and mine data, conduct secondary research, build and support technology solutions, and more for the nation’s No. 1 car and home insurer. Our work analyzes, supports and extends insights into three main areas:

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Pricing, property and casualty
actuarial, and financial models

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Application development,
information systems and technology

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Business strategies, housing
markets and competitor profiles

Pave your path

Sanjana Sarkar, one of our data science interns, talks about how working with machine learning and AI enhances classroom learning.

Sanjana Sarkar, a data science intern
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The perks of working with an industry leader

Internships for undergraduate and graduate students

Potential for full-time employment with State Farm® after graduation

Flexible, part-time hours or full-time work, depending on program and semester

Valuable preparation for wherever your career takes you

Semester employment or longer (for some positions)

Research experience you can apply to an industry or academic career path

Competitive compensation

Potential for tuition assistance
(for some positions)

Corporate Responsibility

State Farm focuses how it gives back to communities. One way is through education. Learn how we support programs like STEM and offer grants to help communities grow.

Visit our Better Educated–Communities page

Benefits and more

Positions at the Research and Development Center are part of our larger internship program. Explore benefits, interviews and other openings on our internships site.

Visit the State Farm internship page
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University of Illinois Research Park

State Farm Research & Development Center

2001 South First Street, Suite 102

Champaign, Illinois 61820

Phone: (217) 278-6900

Email Us Here

Reasonable Accommodation Assistance

If you need assistance during the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Career Center Support or your State Farm contact.

State Farm is an equal opportunity employer.

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