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How do I get internships in chemical engineering and research opportunities?

I'm a 3rd year chemical engineering student with a decent cgpa of 9 and so far I've completed 1 online internship on process safety management and an internship on water analysis which was a part of my academic curriculum. As I begin my 3rd year in this field, I am constantly looking for internships but i see a lot of companies offering internships with a fee. I find it a bit odd... when i first joined college, I thought an internship is when i work for an organization, they pay me or they don't (unpaid one is fine too) but me paying someone to give me an internship is just weird. But since I just have around 2 years left for my graduation, I'm worried that i haven't done enough internships. Recently, i viewed some online courses on the 'coursera' website like certified courses on excel, python and data analytics which seem interesting to me. So I wanna know if i should take up these courses. Will adding these course certificates to my cv or linkedin help me boost my internship and job opportunities? How do i get an internship in a leading chemical company?

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Nicholas P’s Answer

First, you are actually in a strong position. A 9 CGPA in chemical engineering, along with process safety and water analysis experience, already gives you a solid foundation. You are also right to be cautious about internships that require you to pay a fee. In most cases, legitimate internships either pay you or provide experience without charging you. Be careful with programs that are essentially selling the word "internship" rather than offering real industry exposure.

Online courses like Excel, Python, and data analytics can definitely help, especially because engineering is becoming more data-driven. However, certificates alone will not guarantee opportunities. They are most valuable when you can show how you applied those skills through projects, research, or practical work. Adding relevant certifications to your CV and LinkedIn can strengthen your profile, but your main focus should be building technical experience and networking.

To get internships at leading chemical companies, start applying early through company career pages, LinkedIn, your university career center, and professors who may have industry connections. Tailor your resume for each role and highlight skills like process simulation, safety, laboratory experience, data analysis, and problem-solving. Also consider joining engineering organizations, attending career fairs, and reaching out to alumni. Your academic performance and current experience are already good assets, so focus on building connections and gaining practical experience rather than worrying that you are behind.
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Michael’s Answer

You are absolutely correct to skeptical about internships that require you to pay a fee. That is not an internship.
I have found it to be helpful to use LinkedIn to search for internships
Setup a search agent for chemical engineering internships And good luck.
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