I/O Psychology Business Challenge Seminar

This application is for the 2026 I/O Psychology Business Challenge. Selected participants will also be considered for a 2027 I/O Psychology Internship at Procter & Gamble (P&G).

About the role

P&G invites current Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology Ph.D. students to participate in a week-long I/O Business Challenge. The program brings together a team of students from I/O Psychology Ph.D. programs across the U.S. to apply their expertise and external perspectives to solve a real business challenge at P&G. Strong solutions will be implemented.

Participants will work as a team to investigate the problem and recommend a solution, presenting their findings to senior leadership and stakeholders on the final day.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of I/O Psychology Ph.D. students to address a real business challenge at P&G.
• Analyze the problem, develop solutions, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Engage with P&G’s I/O group and relevant stakeholders throughout the week.

Focus areas

Potential project areas include:

• Employee Selection, Testing/Assessments
• Workforce/People Analytics & Operations
• Engagement Survey, Organization Sensing, Employee Experience
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Leadership Development and Succession Planning
• Performance Management and Rewards/Compensation
• Learning & Development/Training
• Strategy, Organizational Culture, and Change Management

Purpose

• Scout top I/O talent for upcoming internship and full-time positions within P&G’s Global Talent team.
• Connect P&G solutions to the cutting edge of I/O science and external perspectives.
• Provide students with a realistic job preview of I/O work at P&G and exposure to challenges tackled by the Talent team.

While this opportunity is limited to current Ph.D. students, I/O master’s students interested in P&G should explore other HR opportunities on our Career Site.

Logistics

• Date: September 20 – September 25, 2026
• Location: P&G Corporate Headquarters (Cincinnati, OH)
• Schedule: A detailed itinerary will be provided, including hotel accommodations, meetings, dinners, and team-building activities.
• Expenses: P&G covers all expenses, including transportation, accommodation, meals, and activities.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field.
• Coursework or applied experience in organization research, job analysis, employee selection, and psychometrics.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and statistical software such as SPSS or SAS.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role, though exceptions may be made at P&G’s discretion based on business needs and individual qualifications.