# Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO) Funding for Internships or Research Within the U.S. The Harvard Club of New York Foundation and the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) are piloting a program to support approximately 30 students pursuing internships or research at organizations based within New York City. The Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO) is overseeing the distribution of funding for this pilot. In addition to the funding available to support students pursuing opportunities in New York City, the Summer Funding Opportunities Office can also support approximately 5 students pursuing internships or research anywhere in the United States. ## Dates & Deadlines ### Deadline to apply for funding **February 26, 2026** 11:59 PM EDT ### Funding decisions released **March 20, 2026** 12:00 PM EDT ### Students must accept or decline funding offer **March 24, 2026** 11:59 PM EDT ### Deadline to submit pre-departure requirements to receive funding **April 29, 2026** 11:59 PM EDT ## 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](/eligibility#academic-standing "Student Eligibility for Funding") when you apply and throughout your summer internship. - Are **not** on an [involuntary leave of absence](/eligibility#leaves "Student Eligibility for Funding"). - Are compliant with the [Harvard College Summer Funding Policy](/eligibility#summer-funding-compliance "Student Eligibility for Funding"). ## Opportunity Eligibility Your opportunity is eligible if: - It is not in a [high-risk country](https://www.globalsupport.harvard.edu/travel/risk-ratings) 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**](https://prod-summerfunding.drupalsites.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum12266/files/2025-11/Host%20Organization%20Sponsorship%20Letter%20Template.docx) **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](https://sfs.harvard.edu/direct-deposit). 3. Apply in CARAT to "[SFO Funding for Internships or Research Within the U.S. SU26 (DOM) - Round B Funding](https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/applicant/newApplication?applicationPurposeId=&fundingSourceId=9228)" by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026 with the following materials: 1. [Host organization support letter template](https://prod-summerfunding.drupalsites.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum12266/files/2025-11/Host%20Organization%20Sponsorship%20Letter%20Template.docx) listing required details of internship. 2. Completed [SFO Essay Questions for Internship and Research Within the US](https://summerfunding.college.harvard.edu/application-materials), PDF format 3. One-page resume, PDF format (we recommend using [MCS' templates](https://prod-summerfunding.drupalsites.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum12266/files/2025-11/Host%20Organization%20Sponsorship%20Letter%20Template.docx)) 4. Unofficial Transcript, PDF format (available under Grades tab, “View Unofficial Transcript” in [my.harvard](https://my.harvard.edu/)) 5. Proof of Direct Deposit enrollment, PDF format. Submit a pdf screenshot from the “Student Accounts” section from [my.harvard](https://my.harvard.edu/) 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. ## Funding Availability - Due to high demand, last year, SFO was only able to fund about 25% of applications for New York City opportunities and 20% of applications for opportunities anywhere in the U.S. outside of New York City. Funding decisions are made by lottery and are not based on financial need. - Not all students on financial aid are funded, and internship confirmation does not guarantee funding. - Preference will be given to opportunities that are unpaid. - Funding for fully remote internships is limited and only available for internships not based in New York City. ## Questions? Contact the Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO) team at . [ Send an email arrow\_circle\_right ](mailto:summerfunding@fas.harvard.edu) See also:- [ Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO) ](/center/summer-funding-opportunities-office-sfo) - [ Round B ](/funding-decision-released/round-b) - [ Pre-Arranged ](/type/pre-arranged) - [ Self-Arranged ](/type/self-arranged) - [ Internships ](/within-us/internships) - [ Research ](/within-us/research)