Investment Banking recruiting
Morgan Stanley summer internship: how to get in
Morgan Stanley appears in Paperclip’s investment banking network. 395 verified Morgan Stanley professionals are in the Paperclip network, and Paperclip can email the ones who fit for you, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first. These counts describe Paperclip coverage, not current vacancies or hiring outcomes.
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Look up your schoolParent? Look up your kid's schoolMorgan Stanley dates the firm has published
Every row below comes from Morgan Stanley’s own page or a university career-center listing, last checked on November 10, 2026. Status is computed from the dates at build time. Firms change portals without notice, so open the source before acting on a date.
| Program | Opens | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Summer 2027 internships · Undergraduate graduation December 2027 to June 2028 · New York, Houston, San Francisco, Menlo Park | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Closed, program no longer active | Morgan Stanley: 2027 IB Summer Analyst posting |
| 2027 Investment Management Full-time Analyst Program - Fixed Income High Yield (Boston) Full-time 2027 · Bachelor graduation December 2026 to June 2027 · Boston | Not stated | Not stated | Closed, program no longer active | Morgan Stanley: 2027 Fixed Income High Yield full-time analyst |
| Program | Who | When | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Investment Management Sophomore Summer Analyst Program - Private Credit & Equity (New York) Ten-week private credit and equity internship in New York | Sophomores | Begins June 2027 Applications close September 25, 2026, 11:55 pm ET; HireVue responses due September 27, 2026, 11:55 pm ET | Closed this cycle | Morgan Stanley: 2027 Investment Management Sophomore Summer Analyst Program Private Credit and Equity |
| 2026 Early Insights Program Virtual: firmwide overview, analyst panel, divisional case study, application and interview tips | Sophomores | November 2 and November 5, 2026, 5:30pm ET Registration is closed on the employer page; no deadline published | Closed this cycle | Morgan Stanley: 2026 Early Insights Program |
- 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst. On November 10, 2026, the US Investment Banking Summer Analyst posting retained its January 1 to February 15, 2026 window and explicitly said the program is no longer active.
- 2027 Investment Management Full-time Analyst Program - Fixed Income High Yield (Boston). On November 10, 2026, the Boston Fixed Income High Yield full-time analyst posting explicitly said the program is no longer active. No closing date was published; the earlier undergraduate eligibility is retained.
- 2027 Investment Management Sophomore Summer Analyst Program - Private Credit & Equity (New York). The employer posting says the program is no longer active and gives September 25, 2026 application and September 27 HireVue deadlines. Checked November 10, 2026.
- 2026 Early Insights Program. The employer page says this program is no longer active while retaining its November 2 and November 5, 2026 session dates. Checked November 10, 2026.
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Morgan Stanley summer internships for 2027 and 2028
Undergraduate summer programs Morgan Stanley lists on its own careers site or application portal, checked October 19, 2026. Banking, markets, advisory, research, investing and consulting programs only.
| Program | Summer | Status | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program (United States) New York; Houston; Menlo Park; San Francisco | Summer 2027 | Closed | Feb 15, 2026 |
How to apply to Morgan Stanley
Start on Morgan Stanley’s student careers page. Applications go through tal.net, Morgan Stanley Campus.
- Apply with resume
- HireVue digital questionnaire
- Online assessment. HireVue digital questionnaire, cited New York Corporate Treasury program only.
- From Morgan Stanley. Submit both the resume application and HireVue questionnaire for consideration. Research the role and business before interviewing.
Checked October 19, 2026 on Morgan Stanley’s careers page, program posting, program posting. Steps can change by program and office, so check the posting you apply to.
Morgan Stanley alumni
The Morgan Stanley Alumni Network is Morgan Stanley’s official alumni network, for former Morgan Stanley colleagues. Its member directory is private, so students cannot search it.
As a student, the Morgan Stanley alumni most likely to answer you are the ones who went to your school. Paperclip’s network has 395 verified Morgan Stanley professionals; the schools most represented are below, and Paperclip emails the ones from your school first.
Schools represented in the Paperclip network
A shared school can provide a starting point for a conversation. These are the schools most represented among Morgan Stanley professionals in the network. If you go to one of them, consider asking those alumni about their experience. These counts are not placement rates or a complete employer roster.
The investment banking recruiting timeline
Compare summer analyst internships and full-time analyst openings separately. Eligibility and application timing depend on the employer, office, and program.
- Check the current employer posting for the program year, graduation requirements, and location.
- Record the stated deadline and check whether the employer describes rolling review.
- Track assessments and interviews separately from networking conversations.
How to actually get in
Research the team, ask relevant professionals about their experience, and apply through the official process. Networking can inform your preparation but does not guarantee an interview.
Most Morgan Stanley people in the network hold roles like Investment Banking Associate, Investment Banking Analyst, Consulting Analyst. The best first notes go to people who share your school or path, with a short, specific ask for fifteen minutes. Paperclip picks those people for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Morgan Stanley?
Apply on Morgan Stanley’s careers site (https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/students-graduates). The steps Morgan Stanley lists are: Apply with resume; HireVue digital questionnaire. Assessment: HireVue digital questionnaire, cited New York Corporate Treasury program only.
Does Morgan Stanley have an alumni network?
Yes. The Morgan Stanley Alumni Network is Morgan Stanley’s official alumni network, for former Morgan Stanley colleagues. Its member directory is private. Students are not members, so the way to reach Morgan Stanley alumni is to start with people who went to your school. Paperclip’s network has 395 verified Morgan Stanley professionals. The schools most represented among them are University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, New York University.
How many Morgan Stanley employees can I reach through Paperclip?
395 verified Morgan Stanley professionals are in the Paperclip network. You do not search them yourself: pick your targets and Paperclip emails the ones who fit.
Can Paperclip reach out to Morgan Stanley professionals for me?
Yes. With Paperclip Concierge ($149 a month, 10 students per school) you pick industries, firm sizes and cities and add your resume. Paperclip then emails analysts and associates who fit, including Morgan Stanley when it matches your targets, from your own inbox every weekday, alumni from your school first, with two follow-ups that stop when someone replies. Emails are spaced out so no firm hears from you too often.
When should I start recruiting for Morgan Stanley?
Check the current employer posting for the program year, graduation requirements, and location.
Which schools do Morgan Stanley employees come from?
Schools represented in the Paperclip network include University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, New York University, University of Chicago.
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