Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO) Funding for Internships or Research Within the U.S.

Student Eligibility

You’re eligible to apply if you:

• Are a current Harvard College student
• Are not graduating in May of 2026
• Are in good academic standing when you apply and throughout your summer internship.
• Are not on an involuntary leave of absence.
• Are compliant with the Harvard College Summer Funding Policy.

Opportunity Eligibility

Your opportunity is eligible if:

• It is not in a high-risk country or region
• It is at one organization only
• It is in one location only (not multi-city)
• It is 6 weeks or longer
• It is full-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
• It is in-person OR hybrid and in-person at least 2 days per week (for New York City internships), or remote, hybrid, or in-person (for internships outside of New York City)
• It is unpaid or paid less than $7,000
• You can submit a host organization letter signed by your supervisor by the application deadline

Application Instructions

1. Apply directly to the organization with which you want to intern or conduct research.
2. Enroll in direct deposit.
3. Apply in CARAT to "SFO Funding for Internships or Research Within the U.S. SU26 (DOM) - Round B Funding" by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026 with the following materials:
   1. Host organization support letter template listing required details of internship.
   2. Completed SFO Essay Questions for Internship and Research Within the US, PDF format
   3. One-page resume, PDF format (we recommend using MCS' templates)
   4. Unofficial Transcript, PDF format (available under Grades tab, “View Unofficial Transcript” in my.harvard)
   5. Proof of Direct Deposit enrollment, PDF format. Submit a pdf screenshot from the “Student Accounts” section from my.harvard that shows you are enrolled in direct deposit.

Award Amounts and Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Award Amounts

• In-person or hybrid and in-person at least 2 days per week: $7,000.
• Virtual (only for internships not based in New York City): $4,000 

Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Funding awards may not cover all expenses. Students who receive an SFO award should be prepared to cover any additional expenses the award does not cover.