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Need to update an existing internship? Whether you need to mark it as inactive, change details, or remove it, follow these steps.

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When to Edit an Internship

You might need to edit an internship if:
  • The application is closed or no longer available
  • The job title, location, or other details have changed
  • The category was incorrect
  • The degree requirements have changed
  • The company name changed or needs correction

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How to Copy the Application URL

1

Locate the internship

Find the internship you want to edit in the README table.
2

Copy the link

Right-click on the APPLY button and select Copy link address.
The application URL is critical - this is how we ensure your edit affects the correct internship.

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Edit Workflow

1

Copy the application URL

Right-click on the APPLY button for the internship you want to edit and select Copy link address.
2

Create a new issue

Go to the issues page and click “New issue”.
3

Select the Edit Internship template

Choose the Edit Internship issue template from the available options.
4

Paste the URL

Fill in the application URL you copied in the link input field.
5

Update only the fields you want to change

Leave every other input blank except for whichever fields you would like to update:
  • Category: Change the internship category if needed
  • Advanced Degree Requirements: Check or uncheck if the degree requirements have changed
  • Company name: Update if the company name changed
  • Job title: Modify if the title needs correction
  • Location: Update if the location changed
  • Active status: Mark as inactive if the position is closed
  • Any other fields you want to modify
6

Explain your changes (if needed)

If it is not obvious why you are making these edits, please specify why in the reason box at the bottom of the form.
7

Submit

Click the “Submit new issue” button. A member of the team will review your revision and approve it shortly.

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What Happens After Submission

Once your edit is approved:
  1. The maintainer adds an approved label
  2. GitHub Actions automatically update listings.json with your changes
  3. The README is regenerated with the updated information
  4. The issue is automatically closed
Only fill in the fields you want to change. Blank fields will not modify the existing data.

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Common Edit Scenarios

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Marking as Inactive

If an internship is no longer accepting applications:
  1. Copy the application URL
  2. Create an edit issue
  3. Set the active status to inactive
  4. Explain that the position has closed

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Correcting Category

If an internship was placed in the wrong category:
  1. Copy the application URL
  2. Create an edit issue
  3. Select the correct category from the dropdown
  4. Explain why the category should be changed

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Updating Degree Requirements

If the degree requirements changed:
  1. Copy the application URL
  2. Create an edit issue
  3. Check or uncheck the “Advanced Degree Requirements” box
  4. Explain what changed about the requirements

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