I/O Psychology Business Challenge Seminar

PGBPGNGLOBAL • Cincinnati, OH

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This application is for the 2026 I/O Psychology Business Challenge. Those who are selected for this week-long business challenge will also be considered for a 2027 I/O Psychology Internship.
Who?
Procter & Gamble (P&G) would like to invite current and recently graduated Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology Ph.D. students to participate in our upcoming I/O Business Challenge. Our purpose is to bring together a team of students from I/O Psychology Ph.D. programs across the U.S. to apply your I/O expertise and external perspectives to solve a business challenge at P&G.
What would I do?
Think of it like a case study, but the problem is real, and strong solutions will be implemented. P&G’s I/O group and relevant stakeholders will brief the I/O Business Challenge team on the first day. As a team, you will work together throughout the week to investigate the problem and recommend a solution. On the last day, you will present your solution to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
What type of problems could I solve?
Your project could involve any area that P&G’s I/O group faces, such as:
• 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
Why Ph.D. students?
To scout top I/O talent to fill upcoming internship and full-time positions within P&G’s Global Talent team. Students will have the opportunity to interview while on site. To keep P&G solutions connected to the cutting edge of I/O science and external perspective. To give students a realistic job preview of I/O work at P&G and expose them to the challenges the Talent team tackles. Please note that although this opportunity is available only to current and recently graduated Ph.D. students, I/O master’s students who are interested in P&G should check our Career Site for other opportunities within HR.
What are the logistics?
Date: September 20 – September 25, 2026
Location: P&G Corporate Headquarters (Cincinnati, OH)
Schedule: You will be sent a schedule ahead of the trip, which includes your hotel, meetings, dinners, and even some fun activities to get to know your team and P&G’s I/O Psychologists.
Expenses: P&G will pay for all IOBC expenses, including transportation, accommodation, meals, and activities.

Requirements

• You should be enrolled in a PhD Industrial Organizational Psychology program or a related field.
• You should have taken relevant courses or have applied experience in the areas of organization research, job analysis, employee selection, and psychometrics.
• It's always good to possess a sound knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and SPSS or SAS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees