At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About this talent pool
Looking for an internship starting between January and October 2027, but not seeing any open positions on our website? We then encourage you to sign up for this Dow talent pool. Important - This is NOT an individual job opening. If your profile matches a future internship position, our recruiting team will contact you directly.
About you
We are looking for bachelor’s and master’s students (m/f) to support our Research & Development teams located in either the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden or the United Kingdom.
Our Research & Development teams contribute to innovative projects in materials science, sustainability, product development, and advanced analytical science. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work on projects that align with your interests and career goals.
Potential domains and responsibilities
- Characterization & Analytical Science: Perform analytical testing on chemical and polymeric materials using advanced techniques to evaluate performance, quality, and structure–property relationships.
- Product Development: Assist in designing, formulating, and testing new materials or concepts through lab experiments, data interpretation, and prototype creation.
- Sustainability & Recycling: Contribute to circularity and recycling initiatives by evaluating sustainable solutions, assessing environmental impact, and supporting process improvements.
- Technical Service & Development (TS&D): Support the development, optimization, and application testing of innovative materials for customer‑focused projects and performance evaluations.
- Process R&D: Assist with process optimization, scale‑up studies, and pilot‑plant activities to support efficient, safe, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
- You are currently studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering or related field.
- You have a good working knowledge of English. Other languages like Dutch, French, Italian, and Swedish are considered a plus.
- You are looking to do an internship for 6 to 9 months starting between January and October 2027 (exact timing to be discussed).
- You can legally work in one of the following countries due to EU-citizenship or already obtained student visa: the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden or United Kingdom.
What an internship at Dow offers you:
- Mentorship – Have a buddy assigned to you from day one who is invested in your development and will support you throughout your internship.
- Innovation - Work on real-world challenges and contribute to projects that help shape the future of materials science and sustainability.
- Development – Build technical, problem-solving and communication skills while working alongside highly experienced scientists, engineers, and technicians who teach you the ins and outs of the job.
- Diversity and inclusion – Work with colleagues from all over the world and join our Employee Resource Groups; which organize cultural, networking and learning activities.
- Explore Career Opportunities in Dow – Gain experience within a global company, learn how different teams collaborate, and discover potential career paths at Dow.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
- Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
- Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.
