# Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO) Funding for Internships or Research Outside the U.S. The Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO) offers funding to support students participating in internships with organizations based outside the United States. SFO supports two types of internships, self-arranged and pre-arranged by a placement company. For independently arranged internships, students secure their own internships. When students secure an internship through a placement company, students pay a program fee to the company. Please reach out to SFO if you are unsure if your internship is eligible for funding. ## Dates & Deadlines ### Deadline to apply for funding **February 5, 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 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 or multi-country) - It is 6 weeks or longer - It is full-time (minimum 30 hours per week) - It is in-person, hybrid, or remote - It is unpaid or paid less than the corresponding [country-level stipend](/country-level-stipend "Country-Level Stipends") - **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 Outside the U.S. SU26 (IND) - Round B Funding](https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/applicant/newApplication?applicationPurposeId=&fundingSourceId=9227)" by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 5, 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 [Internship and Research Assistantship Form](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/international-internship-and-research-assistantship-form/), PDF format 3. One-page resume, PDF format (we recommend using [MCS' templates](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/channels/create-a-resume-cv-or-cover-letter/#uc_resource_tiles-4)) 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: $6,500-$14,750 ([amount depends on country)](/country-level-stipend "Country-Level Stipends") - Virtual: $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, for example: - Visas - Personal expenses - Immunizations - Cell phone coverage - Airport transport ## How are Funding Decisions Made? - Funding is not guaranteed; due to high demand, last year, SFO was only able to fund about 34% of applications - Funding decisions are not based on financial need; not all students on financial aid are funded - Funding for students pursuing internships in their home countries is limited - Funding for fully remote internships is limited ## 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) - [ Internships ](/outside-us/internships) - [ Research ](/outside-us/research) - [ Pre-Arranged ](/type/pre-arranged) - [ Self-Arranged ](/type/self-arranged)