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Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH)

Harvard Griffin GSAS administers the Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) program, but you may be interested in other programs at Harvard's many schools and affiliated hospitals.

Other Summer Programs

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Harvard-Amgen Scholars will conduct novel biotechnology-focused research with Harvard scientists over the course of a 10-week summer internship. Interns will have the opportunity to interact closely with faculty through scholarly and pre-professional development activities including a Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series and Biotechnology Journal Club. They will also gain critical exposure to tools for effective science communication, proposal writing, and graduate school preparation, and will have opportunities to explore the Boston area through a variety of social activities and outings. Currently, enrolled undergraduates interested in pursuing a bioscience PhD or the MD/PhD are eligible to apply, especially those from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Housing on Harvard’s Cambridge campus, travel, meal allowance, and a stipend are provided. 

Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) Internship Program (HIP)

The Harvard Stem Cell Institute Internship Program (HIP) provides an opportunity for Harvard and non-Harvard undergraduates to gain direct experience in stem cell research while working in a Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) laboratory under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Interns participate in a mandatory stem cell seminar series and a career pathways presentation and present their summer research findings at the HIP Symposium in August. Candidates must express a strong interest in stem cell biology; previous lab experience is desirable but not required. Approximately 35 students are selected by competitive review for this 10-week internship. A stipend is provided.

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a 10-week program that introduces undergraduates to bioengineering, materials research, nanoscience, environmental and earth science, and engineering while providing a coordinated, educational, and dynamic research community that inspires them to seek a graduate degree. REU research opportunities are arranged in conjunction with the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), the Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS), the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering , as well as other Harvard-based engineering and science entities. Professional development workshops, faculty seminars on research and ethics, and community activities are integrated into the program. Students receive a stipend and housing. Students must be U.S citizens and permanent residents who will not be graduating before December of the program year. 

Center for Astrophysics Solar Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

Scientists from the Solar and Stellar X-Ray Group (SSXG) and the Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Group (SSP) at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics host undergraduate students from around the US. For 10 weeks, these students will participate in cutting-edge astronomical research about the sun and the heliosphere and learn the skills necessary for a successful scientific career. Projects range from data analysis to computer modeling to instrument building. Special seminars will be held to increase students' public speaking and computer programming skills. Students will learn from experience about scientific research and how to apply their academic work to real-world problems. Some time will also be devoted to exploring Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the surrounding area. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.  Stipend, housing, and travel are provided. Please visit the SAO/NSF Solar REU Program website for more information.

Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology

The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an 11-week research program that allows students to participate in ongoing research at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, Massachusetts. Projects focus on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems including global warming, hurricanes, forest harvesting, and invasive organisms. Researchers come from many disciplines, and specific studies center on population and community ecology, paleoecology, land-use history, phenology, biogeochemistry, soil science, ecophysiology, and atmosphere-biosphere exchanges. Students work with mentors from Harvard and collaborating institutions. Responsibilities may include field sampling, laboratory studies, data analysis, and scientific writing. In addition, students attend seminars given by nationally known scientists and workshops on career and graduate school preparation. At the end of the summer, students present their research results by writing an abstract and presenting their findings at a student research symposium. The program provides room, board, and a competitive stipend.

Program for Research in Markets & Organizations

The Program for Research in Markets & Organizations (PRIMO) provides an opportunity for Harvard and non-Harvard undergraduates (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled full-time at a US institution) to work closely with Harvard Business School faculty, gaining exposure to business research on a variety of cutting-edge ideas. The primary goal of the program is to build and foster a strong community of scholars committed to excellence in research as part of the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village. Students must commit to the 10-week program and are provided with Harvard campus housing, meals, and a research stipend.

Du Bois Scholars Program

The  Du Bois Scholars Program is a fully funded, nine-week summer research internship at Harvard College for scholars from select R2 and research-focused historically Black colleges and universities. Prospective Du Bois Scholars will apply to the program by selecting the project and faculty mentor they desire to work with during the summer. Scholars will receive dedicated hands-on mentorship and gain access to a rigorous research and learning environment that fosters intellectual growth and personal development. The program will conclude with a final presentation of their research to fellow scholars, faculty mentors and teams. Scholars will live in the Harvard residential community and participate in programming with scholars from the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV), creating relationships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Programs at Harvard Medical School 

Summer honors undergraduate research program at harvard medical school.

Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP) is a 10-week summer research program primarily for college students belonging to groups that are underrepresented in the sciences. In addition to laboratory-based research with Harvard Medical School faculty, the program includes research and career development seminars and a peer-mentoring program. A stipend, housing, and travel are provided. Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences PhD programs office at Harvard Medical School every year since 1991, SHURP is offered for currently enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences, who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of experience in a research laboratory, and who have taken at least one upper-level biology course that includes molecular biology. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Harvard/MIT Equitable Access to Research Training (HEART) MD-PhD Summer Program

Harvard/MIT Equitable Access to Research Training (HEART) MD-PhD Summer Program (HEART) is a new track in the SHURP program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing MD-PhD training. In addition to the benefits of being a SHURP student, HEART students also shadow clinicians at Harvard teaching hospitals, gain hands-on experience in clinical simulations and skills workshops, and have a career and professional development series tailored toward the MD-PhD. HEART applicants must submit their primary applications via the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP before February 1. Applicants must also complete the HEART Supplementary Application by February 1, so we highly recommend submitting the SR-EIP application by mid-January. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Systems Biology Summer Internship Program

The  Systems Biology Summer Internship Program  is a paid internship that enables undergraduates from domestic institutions to work on research projects spanning many scientific fields, including systems biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, genomics, applied mathematics, and computational biology. Participants learn a range of cutting-edge techniques in the exciting and dynamic research environments in Quantitative and Systems labs across Harvard. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents, at least 18 years old, and enrolled in a credited US institution or university. Our applications open in late November and decisions are made by the middle of February. The program provides a stipend, housing, and travel costs, as well as professional development opportunities and a suite of cohort activities that build community and provide students with mentoring during and beyond the summer program.

Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Summer Scholars Program

The Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP) Summer Scholars Program is a 10-week program designed to provide hands-on laboratory research experience to motivated undergraduates with a strong interest in pursuing graduate studies focused on molecular mechanisms in biology. The program offers students the opportunity to gain experience in hands-on laboratory research; to interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other summer interns; to attend weekly presentations by department members on specific research projects and cutting-edge research tools; and to improve their presentation, writing, and communication skills. Participating laboratories cover a broad range of basic and disease-oriented research topics using the analytical tools of biochemistry, molecular genetics, biophysics, chemical biology, and structural biology. A stipend is provided, but students are responsible for travel, housing, and meal accommodations.

Summer Undergraduate Program in Immunology at Harvard Medical School

The 10-week Summer Undergraduate Program in Immunology exposes undergraduate students to current topics in immunology. Students participate in a combination of weekly lectures and laboratory work with faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows from the Harvard Medical School Immunology Graduate Program. Participants from colleges in which the topic is not taught or presented in depth are especially welcome, and individuals from underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students who are in their sophomore or junior year. A stipend and housing are provided, but the program is unable to assist with travel arrangements, or visas for students.

Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School

Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics is a nine-week (June-August) full-time extensive research opportunity with a curriculum including didactic lectures and clinical case studies. Students are carefully matched with faculty mentors from DBMI for a research project and presentation of findings. The program is for undergraduates with majors such as computer science, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, mathematics, and other quantitative interests and skills who aspire to contribute to translational advances in biomedicine with a future PhD or research-oriented MD or MD/PhD. The majority of SIBMI students go on to pursue their PhD, MD or MD/PhD. A stipend, housing, and a travel allowance are provided. If you are an undergraduate with a strong quantitative background and interested in innovation and methodological rigor in your approach to scientific inquiry in biomedicine or in the translation of computational methods to engineering/software applications in medicine, this is the summer program for you! Please note the program is for US Citizens and US Permanent Residents (Green card holders).

The Four Directions Summer Research Program

The Four Directions Summer Research Program (FDSRP) provides an opportunity for talented Native American undergraduates to explore careers in the medical profession under the guidance and supervision of staff from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. The FDSRP is an eight-week summer research opportunity offered to undergraduate and first-year medical students with a commitment to the health of Native American communities. Interns engage in basic science or translational research projects under the supervision of Harvard Medical School faculty advisors. Students also receive career development training, meet faculty from across the hospital and medical school, and participate in a variety of social networking events. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Stipend, housing, and travel are provided.

Newborn Medicine Summer Student Research Program

The Newborn Medicine Summer Student Research Program is sponsored by the Harvard Program in Neonatology for students interested in clinical aspects and research in newborn medicine. During the 8-week program, students are guided by faculty and fellow mentors from the program with the goal of providing undergraduate and medical school students with intensive clinical and laboratory research. As part of the program, the students will have the opportunity to observe newborn care in hospital nurseries, clinics, and neonatal intensive care units. Partial funding is available for students participating in the program.

Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

The Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine (HSRPKM) is built around providing students with an intensive, mentored research experience. Each student’s project is mentored by a Harvard Medical School faculty member whose work focuses on kidney disease. In addition to their daily research, students participate in a weekly core curriculum to introduce them to the breadth of kidney medicine. This includes 1) an introduction to the principles of renal physiology; 2) a renal gross pathology session with autopsy specimens; 3) training for and performing a community screening for kidney disease; 4) a visit to an outpatient dialysis center to appreciate the impact of kidney disease and experience this current treatment approach for patients with kidney failure; 5) an opportunity to observe the clinical work of a nephrologist or urologist; and 6) additional sessions on patient perspectives and the contributions of research in the biotech/pharma industry. Students present their work locally and at a national symposium. A year-round program of mentorship, career development sessions, and networking helps sustain alumni interest in nephrology and urology. The program provides housing, a stipend and transportation back to the trainee’s home or educational institution at the end of the program. Most of the trainees go on to MD, MD-PhD, or PhD degrees in the medical/biological sciences.

Programs at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health

Summer program in biological sciences in public health.

The Summer Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is an eight-week laboratory-based biological research program for undergraduates belonging to underrepresented groups during the summer following their sophomore or junior years. The program exposes college students to the rewards of laboratory research directed toward solving important public health problems such as infections (malaria, TB, parasites), cancer, lung diseases, multifactorial, multigenic, and common diseases of aging, diabetes, and obesity. Scientific approaches include regulation of cell growth and gene regulation, cellular metabolism, DNA modification, cellular signaling, and structure-function analyses. The overall mission of the program is to prepare qualified students for graduate-level training leading to research careers in the biological sciences.

Summer Program in Epidemiology

The Summer Program in Epidemiology at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is an intensive five-week program that integrates mathematics and quantitative methods to provide students with an understanding of the skills and processes necessary to pursue a career in public health. The program recruits undergraduates belonging to underrepresented groups for graduate-level training. Areas of study include cancer prevention, infectious disease, environmental and occupational health, nutrition, and more. Students will participate in an introductory course in epidemiology and biostatistics, faculty lectures, a research project led by faculty or post-doctoral fellow, and networking opportunities. Travel, lodging, a stipend, and frequent meals are provided.

Multidisciplinary International Research Training (MIRT) Program

Multidisciplinary International Research Training (MIRT) is a national program designed to encourage students to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research providing support for undergraduate and graduate students to do health-related population-based research and training in developing countries including Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Thailand, Republic of Georgia, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, and Australia. Trainees obtain knowledge of scientific literature associated with projects, biomedical research ethics, and cultural aspects with a focus on how these aspects affect public health issues as well as scientific and medical issues. Research opportunities are designed collaboratively with faculty in these institutions to address health and health disparities pertinent to their countries.

Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology at the Harvard School of Public Health

The Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology is an intensive six-week introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health research. Based at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this program is designed to introduce qualified undergraduates and post-baccalaureates to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical research, and to demonstrate the application of quantitative methods to the study of human health. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Fostering Advancement & Careers through Enrichment Training in Science (FACETS)

Fostering Advancement & Careers through Enrichment Training in Science (FACETS) is a six-week interdisciplinary, research-intensive summer program hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. FACETS offers a cadre of coursework, professional development, and networking opportunities to increase participants’ competitiveness for graduate school admission. Underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply! FACETS program participants are paired with a research mentor and graduate student mentor to help them navigate research topics in the field of public health. Specifically, participants engage in coursework focusing on social and behavioral sciences, global health and population, environmental science, career navigation, and statistics. A key component of our program is networking – participants form a group of mentors ranging from peers to faculty across the entire school who provide guidance, support, and connections. Students receive opportunities to interact with world-class faculty from across the school during evening lectures.

Programs at Harvard’s Affiliated Hospitals

Summer research trainee program at massachusetts general hospital .

The goal of the eight-week Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP) is to provide underrepresented minority students with an overview of opportunities available in biomedical research and clinical medicine. Students are assigned to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) laboratories or clinical sites where they undertake original research projects and prepare presentations of their work under the mentorship of an MGH investigator. In addition to this research experience, students will attend weekly seminars, career development workshops, and networking events. The program is open to underrepresented minority students who have completed at least three years of college or who are first-year medical students; no prior research experience is necessary. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Housing, meals, and a stipend are provided.

Summer Training in Academic Research and Scholarship Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

The STARS Program provides underrepresented minority (URM) undergraduate and first-year medical students with a strong interest in pursuing advanced careers as research scientists, physicians, and/or healthcare professionals with an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical, and translational research projects during an eight-week summer program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS). Interns participate in a research project under the supervision of an HMS faculty mentor. Additional activities include "Research 101" education and training sessions, social networking opportunities, weekly roundtables with BWH Faculty and the Office for Multicultural Faculty Careers, and community health center/clinic shadowing. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Housing, travel, and a stipend are provided.

Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

The Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program introduces Massachusetts high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented minority populations to cancer research. Each year, CURE selects several students to participate in full-time 8–12-week summer internships. Interns are assigned individual mentors, who oversee their research and offer guidance. In addition to working on a research project, participants benefit from various program activities, such as a comprehensive orientation, scientific research, and professional development seminars, journal club discussions, networking, and social events. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a biomedical or health-related research career. Students receive a weekly stipend.

Brigham Research Institute Undergraduate Research Summer Internship Program 

The Brigham Research Institute’s Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduates across the United States to gain a focused, challenging, and hands-on research experience in a basic science or clinical laboratory setting. Interns can choose from a wide variety of host labs doing exciting work in areas related to cardiovascular, immunology, musculoskeletal, neurobiology, and sex differences research. During the 10-week internship program, students can take advantage of educational and professional development offerings on the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School campuses as well as participate in a central curriculum associated with the program. Students will present their research findings in a mini-research symposium at the end of their training period.

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Blackrock  - United States (Nationwide)

Commodities Trading Summer Analyst Internship Program

Castleton Commodities International LLC  - Stamford, Connecticut United States Houston, Texas United States

Spring 2025 Ceres Co-op

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Green Tech Lab Leader - Fall 2024

Digital Ready  - Boston, Massachusetts United States

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Epic  - Madison, Wisconsin United States Verona, Wisconsin United States

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SaT - EY-Parthenon Emerging Leaders - Intern - Summer 2025

EY  - San Francisco, California United States Chicago, Illinois United States New York, New York United States

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Summer Co-op 2024 - Digital Quality Engineering

Keurig Dr Pepper  - Burlington, Massachusetts United States

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Associate Consultant Intern, Summer 2025

Mastercard  - Chicago, Illinois United States Boston, Massachusetts United States San Francisco, California United States Purchase, New York United States Arlington, Virginia United States

NERA: Summer Internship (Summer 2026 Graduates)

NERA Economic Consulting  - San Francisco, California United States New York, New York United States Washington, District of Columbia United States White Plains, New York United States Boston, Massachusetts United States Chicago, Illinois United States

Quantitative Trader Intern (Summer 2025 – Chicago)

Optiver  - Chicago, Illinois United States

2025 Summer Intern: Marketing Intern - Undergrad

PepsiCo  - Purchase, New York United States

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Sky Harbour Group  - White Plains, New York United States

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The EdRedesign Lab  - Cambridge, Massachusetts United States

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TSMC Arizona Corporation  - Phoenix, Arizona United States

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DRW  - Chicago, Illinois United States

Digital Marketing Co-op- Fall 2024

Intern Part-Time this Fall with a Startup Company (Remote)

Sage Corps  - United States

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Stevens Capital Management LP  - Radnor, Pennsylvania United States

Quantitative Researcher - Internship [Summer 2025]

Two Sigma  - New York, New York United States

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Capasso Enterprises Inc  - Middletown, Connecticut United States

Citadel Investment & Trading – 2025 Intern

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Citadel LLC  - Miami, Florida United States New York, New York United States Chicago, Illinois United States

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Summer Intern 2025 - Quantitative Researcher

Five Rings  - New York, New York United States

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Guidepost Growth Equity  - Boston, Massachusetts United States

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Optiver  - Austin, Texas United States

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Capital One  - New York, New York United States Mclean, Virginia United States

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DEADLINE:  Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 11:59pm

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The  Program for Research in Markets and Organizations (PRIMO)  is a 10-week summer program that aims to build community and stimulate creativity among Harvard undergraduate researchers in business and related fields.

To participate in PRIMO, you must apply and be selected to work in one of the research areas which span diverse topics (finance, organizational behavior, marketing, etc.), disciplines (Psychology, Economics, Sociology), as well as methods (quantitative or qualitative). Successful fellows will be placed with pre-designed faculty projects at Harvard Business School. As part of the residential community of researchers, students will participate in enrichment activities such as faculty lectures, professional development workshops, presentation opportunities, and social events. PRIMO fellows are offered Harvard campus housing, a partial board plan, and modest research support.

For more information about the program and application details, please visit the PRIMO website . 

PRIMO will run from early June 2024 through mid August 2024. Participants must commit to the full ten weeks of the program.

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Interested in learning more about projects that past fellows in the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV) have worked on? Check out our achive HSURV Abstract Books!

• 2024 HSURV Abstract Book  (AMGEN, BLISS, CSB, DUBSP, FUEL, HIP, KRANIUM, MCB SCION, PRIMO, PRISE, SEAS REU, SHARP, SPUDS, SURF, SURGH)
• 2023 HSURV Abstract Book (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH, SPUDS)
• 2022 HSURV Abstract Book (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH, SPUDS)
• 2021 HSURV Abstract Book (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH, SPUDS)
• 2020 HSURV Abstract Book  (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH)
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• 2016 HSURV Abstract Book  (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH)
• 2015 HSURV Abstract Book  (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH)
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Throughout the year, there are always many opportunities available to undergraduates to enhance your knowledge and experience in the field of Economics.  Below are different types of opportunities currently available.

The Ec Department runs a  Semester Undergraduate Program for Economics Research  (SUPER), which pairs students with faculty for semester-long RA positions. Please check out details  on our website  (and make sure you are signed up on our listserv to hear when SUPER is accepting applications).

Types of Opportunities:

Jobs, Research Analysts or Assistantships, Internships   For Seniors   Funding Opportunities   Other Interesting Opportunities

Jobs, Research Analysts or Assistantships, Internships

Research Assistant : Lindsey Currier, Ph.D. Candidate in Economics, seeks an RA for a Measuring Regulations project to help with data generation, e.g. downloading text, and if interested, the job can later be extended to include implementing and evaluating large language models (LLMs) on the data. Deadline: none given (posted 9/18/2024)

Research Assistant : Lydia Assouad (Harvard Academy and London School of Economics) and Giulia Buccione (Stanford and CEMFI) seek an RA to assist with several research projects focused on understanding and addressing key socio-economic challenges in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). Deadline: none given (posted 9/5/2024)

Research Assistant : Emily Silcock (Ph.D. student in Economics at Harvard University) seeks an RA to work on an ongoing project focusing on the intersection between the peace processes and on-the-ground conflict for ten hours per week. Deadline: none given (posted 8/13/2024)

Research Assistant : Lydia Assouad (London School of Economics), Giulia Buccione (Brown University), and Emma Smith (Harvard University) seek a GIS Research Assistant to join their team for 1-2 months part-time, with the possibility of extension. Deadline: none given (posted 5/13/2024)

Various Summer Research Assistantships at the National Bureau of Economic Research

• Pathways to Research and Doctoral Careers (PREDOC) : A one-stop place where undergraduate students from any backgrounds can find all the information they need, including available RA job positions around the country, educational material to prepare for e.g. data tests, guidance on courses to take, testimonials, and more.  
• NBER RA page . Aggregates RA searches by NBER fellows. 

For Seniors

Research Assistant : The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston seeks RAs for Summer 2025 for a position structured as part of a two-year program for recent graduates with a background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, or related fields. Deadline: none given (posted 9/18/2024)

Economist : The US Department of State seeks an economist to work with the Office of the Chief Economist, Office of the Secretary in Washington D.C.  Deadline: 9/20/2024 (posted 9/18/2024)

Research Assistant : Professors Chen Lian, Na’ama Shenhav, and Dmitry Taubinsky of UC Berkeley, and Luigi Butera of Copenhagen Business School, are hiring a predoctoral research assistant who will assist with research in Behavioral, Labor, Public, and Macro Economics. The position will start in the Summer of 2025, and is intended to be a two-year position. Deadline: mid Nobember (posted 9/16/2024)

Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow : The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame seeks a pre-doc to work closely with primary investigators (PIs) on impact evaluations taking ownership of projects, from independently coordinating project logistics, to data analysis, and dissemination of results. Deadline: 9/22/2024 (posted 9/11/2024)

Research Assistant : The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago seeks RAs for Summer 2025 for a position structured as part of a two-year program for recent graduates with a background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, or related fields. Deadline: none given (posted 9/6/2024)

Predoctoral Fellowship : Professor Marcella Alsan (Harvard Kennedy School, Health Inequality Lab) is recruiting 1-2 full-time predoctoral research fellows to start in Summer 2025. The Research Fellows will support and collaborate on a series of projects related to the economics of health inequality within and outside the United States. Deadline: none given (posted 9/6/2024)

Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow : MIT Professor Amy Finkelstein is looking to hire highly skilled and motived full-time pre-doctoral research fellows to begin in the spring or summer of 2025 and to work for two years as part of her research team. The position will entail close collaboration and assistance with all stages of empirical research in health economics. Deadline: none given (posted 8/29/2024)

Research Associate : The Research Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is hiring full-time Research Associates to work with, learn, and engage with our reputable economist staff, visiting fellows and scholars for spring/summer of 2025. Deadline: 10/15/2024 (posted 8/28/2024)

Research Fellow : Stanford Law School seeks full-time research fellows starting Summer 2025 to assist faculty members, primarily economist Dr. John J. Donohue, in conducting timely and policy-relevant research in empirical social science. Deadline: 10/21/2024 (posted 8/27/2024)

Research Assistant : Economics professors Dan Benjamin (UCLA), David Cesarini (NYU), Patrick Turley (USC), and statistical geneticist Alex Young (UCLA) seek full ‐ time research assistants interested in social-science genomics at UCLA with start dates during the summer of 2025. Deadline: none given (posted 8/21/2024)

Research Staff: Professor Jon Jachimowicz and his colleague at UCSD, Ania Jaroszewicz are looking for a student with an economics background to clean and analyze a large and complex data set collected from a randomized control trial. The expected time commitment is 10-20 hours per week, now through the Fall semester. Interested parties should reach out to [email protected] . Deadline: none given (posted 8/20/2024)

Research Assistant : The Brookings Institution is conducting their fall Research Assistant recruitment, seeking ten research assistants for one or two year appointments, preferably beginning between June 1 st and August 1 st of 2025. Deadline: 10/12/2024 (posted 8/1/2024)

Research Assistant : The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago seeks a Research Assistant to utilize analytical skills in the areas of Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science to support academic research and policy work by staff economists. Deadline: none given (posted 5/31/2024)

Analyst/Associate : Charles River Associates seeks an associate for their Antitrust and Competition Economics practice, providing economic analysis, advice, and testimony for antitrust and merger cases worldwide. Deadline: none given (posted 4/25/2024)

Pre-doctoral Researcher : Professor Mert Demirer, MIT Sloan, and Michael Rubens, UCLA, seek full-time research assistants for summer 2024 to collaborate on projects in industrial organization. Deadline: none given (posted 12/13/2023)

Compilation of job opportunities for graduating seniors interested in research-based careers ​.

Funding Opportunities

Harvard Culture Lab Innovation Fund:  Funding opportunities for advancing diversity, inclusion, and belonging through technology driven solutions. All Harvard students, staff, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and academic personnel are eligible to apply. 

• All  Harvard Fellowships  from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowship
• Harvard College Funding Sources Database  
• Harvard University CARAT  ( Common Application for Funding and Travel)
• Harvard College: A Guide to Finding Funding
• Various links for funding opportunities in economics
• Echoing Green Fellowships  for funding opportunities social entrepreneurship
• Frank N. Newman Undergraduate Research Fund in Economics , rolling acceptance
• The Davis Center  for research related to Russia and Eurasia.
• Ec Dept Undergraduate Research and Travel Fund , rolling acceptance (thesis writers only)

Other Interesting Opportunities

Zotero Workshops :  Attend a Zotero class to learn how to easily save references, organize PDFs, create in-text citations & footnotes, and create bibliographies automatically. 

MATLAB Boot Camp : The primary objective is to familiarize students with the MATLAB computational environment.  This boot camp does not suppose any prior experience with MATLAB or computation.

• Python Boot Camp : The Python Boot Camp is designed to provide an introduction to coding in Python. It assumes zero prior knowledge of Python or programming in general.

Qualitative Research Workshops : Harvard Library workshops for students interested in using qualitative data and doing interview-based research.

The Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association : HUEA is a forum for all students concentrating or interested in economics providing academic, professional, and social support through student mixers and intercollegiate networking events, career and internship panels, and topical discussions with faculty and professional economists. 

Harvard Undergrads for Inclusion in Economics  (HUIE) has in past semesters worked directly with the Harvard Economics Department to create a more diverse and inclusive community within the field. The club is currently inactive, but if you would like to revive it, you can reach out to [email protected]

• LSE Summer School Info Session : On Monday, September 16 at 3:00 pm, a representative from LSE will be on campus to hold an info session about studying abroad with the LSE Summer School.  The info session will be held in room 382 of 1414 Massachusetts Ave, floor 3R (the Bank of America building in Harvard Sq.)
• Interested in Study Abroad ? Meet with Office of International Education (OIE) staff and student advisers during drop-ins Monday-Thursdays, 2-4pm to chat about the vast range of academic opportunities.
• Sophomores interested in spending junior spring at Oxford or Cambridge, applications are due in January and February.
• Enjoy coffee on the OIE with one of your fellow Economics concentrators, Kate Downey and Dan Contreras , or any of the OIE Student Adviser team members! Reach out to schedule a time to connect.
• It’s never too early to start planning. Summer and fall term applications are due in early spring and spring term applications are due in early fall.
• Hear from fellow Economics Concentrators who are willing to share their study abroad experiences with you.
• Follow the Instagram stories of students abroad this term at HarvardOIE !
• Feel free to reach out to the OIE team ( [email protected] ) and Nicole Garcia ( [email protected] ) with any questions or concerns.  

Mentor at Project Access : Project Access Program offers one-on-one mentoring between less privileged applicants and current top university students. Mentors give advice on choosing universities and courses, personal statements, references, interviews, and other aspects of the application process. Deadline: none given (posted 7/23/2024)

Interested in Development?  Kiran Gajwani, part of our Ec Advising Team, is starting a casual discussion group for undergrads interested in issues facing lower-income countries.  Kiran is a development economist and hopes to use this group to foster connections between development-interested students within the economics concentration and across the College more broadly.  If you're interested, please fill out this super quick form! https://forms.gle/E9UpuHniH4qcJmNL7

Big Brothers Big Sisters : Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts seeks volunteers for their site based mentoring program. Volunteer a few hours a month on campus, at a local school, or out in the community. Deadline: none given (posted 9/20/2022)

Journal Calls for Undergrad Papers :

Stanford Economic Review : Stanford Economic Review invites undergraduate students to submit their research in any field of economics and in related disciplines, such as political science, public policy, international relations, management science, applied mathematics, business, and finance. Deadline: 12/15/2024 (posted 9/18/2024)

Brown Journal of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (JPPE) :  JPPE invites undergraduate students to submit their research, including research papers, literature reviews, critical comments, interviews, theses, PhD summaries, and articles written independently or for a class with no length requirement. Deadline: 2/12/2024 (posted 9/18/2024)

Cornell Undergraduate Economic Review : CUER invites undergraduate students to submit their research, including past papers and original pieces, with require no specific topic or length. Deadline: 9/27/2024 (posted 9/16/2024)

The Developing Economist : The University of Texas at Austin’s student-run undergraduate economics journal, The Developing Economist, is seeking submissions from undergraduate students for its seventh edition. Writings should be economic in nature, however, interpretation of that criterion may be related to other academic fields. Students whose focus is in political economy, finance, or mathematics should not hesitate to send their work. Deadline: 11/20/2024 (posted 9/3/2024)

The HDSI Agri Datathon : The HDSI Agri Datathon, hosted by the Harvard Data Science Initiative with the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, is a 3-day challenge that invites participants to explore USDA/NASS data, including the newly released 2022 Agricultural Census, to develop statistical models, machine learning methods, and data-driven insights with an applied focus on agriculture, food security, and climate. Takes place from October 4-6, 2024.

Harvard Prize Office Prize Descriptions , for student achievements (esp. great for thesis writers: if you need to send thesis comments, contact [email protected] )

• Econ RA Guide : Offers a community resource based off of current and former RAs in Economics.  

Ph.D. in Population Studies and Ph.D. in Population Studies and Social Policy at Princeton University  

Master of Health Science (MHS) in Global Health Economics

Ph.D. in Demography from the University of Pennsylvania

MSPH in Health Systems and MHS in Global Health Economics at Johns Hopkins

PhD in Insurance Economics and Actuarial Analytics at University of Wisconsin School of Business

PhD in Political Economy at the University of Chicago

Master of Finance at MIT Sloan

Master of Business Administration  at MIT Sloan

Dual Masters in Applied Economics (CUHK) and Social and Economic Policy (Northwestern) : Jointly developed by the Department of Economics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University

Teaching and Teacher Leadership :  The Teaching and Teacher Leadership (TTL) master’s program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) applications are now open.

MSc in Applied Economics , Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)

Master of Research in Economics , European University Institute

• MS program in Quantitative Economics at New York University : A new MS program to be offered jointly by the Economics Departments and the Stern School of Business. 
• Kellogg Future Leaders.  MBA deferred enrollment program. This program is for undergraduate seniors and master’s students with no work experience who can apply (and be accepted) before they finish their degree.
• PhD in Operations Management , NYU Stern School of Business
• MA programs at the George Washington University that focus on applied economics and international economic policy
• The New School : MA/MS Degree Programs in International Affairs
• Silver Scholars Program , Yale School of Management
• PhD in Economics at the University of Florida
• Master in Finance at Princeton University
• McCourt School of Public Policy , Georgetown
• School of Environment and Sustainability , University of Michigan
• Systems Engineering , Cornell   
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Summer Internship Program (SIP)

DRCLAS will offer The  Summer Internship Program (SIP) during summer 2024, which is held in-person and based in Brazil, Chile and Mexico. The SIP offers students the opportunity to engage with Latin America in a meaningful manner that will help shape professional skills, cultural knowledge, and language capabilities. Students that enroll are expected to maintain flexible, proactive, and positive attitudes, whether working in a hybrid format, or in-person, in their host countries. The programs enable students to build connections both within and surrounding Latin America, through its DRCLAS-led, community-run activities. 

Prior to applying via CARAT, students are encouraged to 1). attend the information session on  January 31   2). review the drop-down menus of each program offering below, and 3). read about the various internship host placements at the bottom of the page (separated by area of interest/topic).  

Application Deadline: Early February 2025

Application Information  

Sip details (see below), sip brazil (in-person), program overview, program dates.

• June  2 - July 27, 2024 (includes travel dates)

Eligibility

Internship opportunities, program costs & funding, sip chile (in-person).

• June 2 - July 27, 2024 (includes travel dates)

SIP Mexico (in-person)

• June 2  - July 27, 2024 (includes travel dates)

All College students with demonstrated need are eligible to receive funding for the program fee and living expenses through DRCLAS and MCS (no separate application necessary). College students may also apply to co-sponsored opportunities through DRCLAS, which provide full-funding. All graduate students may be considered for a partial DRCLAS fee-waiver (no additional application necessary), and are encouraged to check with their school's specific Financial Aid Office about requesting supplemental loans.  

Internship Host Organizations

Arts & culture, ambulante // mexico, museu do amanhã // brazil, stsebetikbolom // mexico.

Organización colectiva de fotografía y arte Tsotsil

UNESCO // Chile

Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura

Business & Strategy

Acción empresas // chile, amcham // chile, c230 consultores // mexico, equitas // chile.

Organization Description:

Equitas Capital is an investment firm for alternative emerging markets in South America. The firm is headquartered in Santiago, Chile from where it manages multiple funds targeting environmental services, natural resources and related industries.

Intern Qualifications:

Intermediate to advanced Spanish required  

Open to undergraduates and graduates

Grupo Promesa // Mexico

Hbs latin america research center // brazil, nestlé // chile , the business year // mexico, wave youth business ideas sa de cv // mexico, universidad carolina// mexico, co-sponsored public service internship, economics, finance, fintech, cámara de comercio e industria (cci) france chile // chile, compass // chile, cumplo // chile, fundación chilena del pacífico // chile, fundacion mc // chile, hal smartia // mexico, ipea // brazil, instituto del fondo nacional para el consumo de los trabajadores // mexico, ministerio de hacienda // chile, ministerio economía // chile, alba systems // mexico, atentamente // mexico, bhp foundation // chile, camino21 // mexico, centro nacional de evaluación para la educación superior (ceneval) // mexico, chatclass.ai // brazil, cidadão pró-mundo // brazil, education for sharing // mexico, elige educar // chile, enseña chile // chile, fundación crecer con todos // chile, hacedores // mexico, vía educación a.c. // mexico.

Via is a non-profit civil education, which seeks to generate development opportunities through the design, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of educational strategies. It seeks to influence educational quality, public policy, citizen participation and corporate responsibility. Its objective as an organization is to propose methods to overcome poverty through education and generating opportunities for sustainable social development. 

Un Buen Comienzo // CHILE

Universidad carolina // mexico, environmental science, capsus // mexico, center for genomics, ecology & environment // chile, center for sustainability studies - fgv // brazil, ecosystem modeling & monitoring center-universidad mayo // chile, fundación ecoscience // chile, fundación tierra austral  // chile, green peace // chile.

GREEN PEACE CHILE

CEPESP - FGV // Brazil

Constitutional lab, diego portales university // chile, fundación ciudadanía inteligente // chile, inova_mprj // brazil, instituto nacional electoral // mexico, maipú municipalidad // chile, peñalolén municipalidad // chile, renca municipalidad // chile, atentamente, butantan institute // brazil, coordenadoria de controle de doenças (ccd) // brazil, centro de investigación en sociedad y salud - um // chile, departamento de salud pública y medicina familiar puc // chile, facultad de química y de farmacia puc // chile, fundación nuestros hijos // chile, ptg salud // chile, population council (pc-mx) // mexico, tecnologico de monterrey // mexico, human, women & gender rights, acnur // chile.

Comisión de Derechos Humanos, UN Alto Comisionado para los Derechos Humanos (ACNUR)

América Solidaria // CHILE

Centro de los derechos del migrante, inc. // mexico, chiapas enea // mexico, comunidad mujer // chile, conectas direitos humanos // brazil, data cívica a.c. // mexico, geledés - instituto da mulher negra // brazil, ministerio de la mujer y equidad de genero // chile, museo de la memoria y los derechos humanos // chile, proyecto de derechos económicos, sociales y culturales // mexico, servicio jesuita a migrantes // chile.

Servicio Jesuita a Migrantes (SJM)

Organization Description: SJM promotes and protects the human rights of migrants and refugees, working to detect and overcome the various barriers to inclusion that they face in Chile

Tatiana Camps // CHILE

El mostrador // chile, la segunda // chile, radio cooperativa // chile, conectas direitos humanos // brazil, facultad de derecho, universidad católica // chile, world justice project // mexico, international relations, academia diplomática // chile, instituto de investigación ciencias sociales universidad diego portales // chile, ministerio de relaciones exteriores // chile, social impact, ashoka // mexico, center for economics and social policy (ceas) // chile, centro de estudios de conflicto y cohesión social coes // chile, fundación 99 // chile, fundación amparo // mexico.

Fundación Amparo

Busca Consolidar, profundizar, difundir y asegurar la continuidad de sus proyectos faro: el Museo Amparo y el Proyecto Roberto Alonso Espinosa. Espera posicionarse como una institución referente de excelencia en propuestas de desarrollo integrales a través de la educación y el arte que respondan a los desafíos del mundo actual.

Makesense // Mexico

Museu da língua portuguesa // brazil, tierra // mexico, sustainability, asipla // chile.

Trade Association of Plastics Industries (ASIPLA)

CAPSUS // MEXICO

Fundacion chile // chile.

Fundación Chile

Green Peace // CHILE

Oficina de resiliencia urbana (oru) // mexico, urban planning, oficina de resiliencia urbana (oru) // mexico, technology & innovation, c minds // mexico, entropía // mexico.

We are a leading artificial intelligence company in Latin America. We create AI-powered applications for augmented decision-making using an auto-ML framework. Our mission is to help every organization to benefit from the rise of AI.

Fraunhofer Chile Research // CHILE

Global edtech impact alliance // mexico, instituto milenio fundamentos de los datos // chile, kodea // chile, recode // brazil, yalo // mexico.

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Each year, the Growth Lab offers Harvard students exciting opportunities to work as part of our team through internships in our applied research projects. Our teams work on a unique blend of research and real-world policy engagements that provide an opportunity to test theories and witness the impact when research is applied to complex economic development problems. Experiences of interns in past years are shared in our blog . Summer interns have an opportunity to contribute and learn from our engagements, make an impact, and work directly with policymakers around the world.

Note that the Growth Lab Summer Internship is separate from CID’s Global Internship Program . Growth Lab Summer Internships offer an opportunity to collaborate directly with ongoing research taking place at the Growth Lab.

General Guidelines (2024)  

Applicants should have a developed skillset for economic analysis and a strong interest in public policy in developing countries and struggling economies. Growth Lab internships tend to require the ability to manage multiple tasks, significant interpersonal skills to work within government teams, and creativity to work through the challenges that arise in complex bureaucracies. Additionally, interns must be enterprising individuals who can identify problems and propose avenues to address them. All interns will be partially supervised by Growth Lab researchers and Professor Ricardo Hausmann. The degree of oversight and collaboration with the Growth Lab team will vary based on the needs of the assignment.

• Duration: Internships will have a minimum duration of eight weeks. Priority will be given to applicants who can work for 10 weeks or more.
• Start/end dates: Dates will be determined based on the timelines of applicants and internship providers/Growth Lab teams.

INTERNSHIP FUNDING

Applicants are strongly advised to apply for HKS funding, through  HIDIF  and other sources. In some cases, the host project may offer modest stipends, but this is not guaranteed.

HOW TO APPLY

Application deadline is Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time; however, we will be reviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Prospective candidates are requested to submit the following materials:

• Cover letter: In your cover letter, please indicate your top choice of projects from among those listed in this packet, detailing in which you have the greatest interest and why. Note that you will still be considered for all positions that Growth Lab application reviewers deem appropriate.
• Writing sample – no longer than two pages.
• First semester transcripts.

Please send your application to [email protected] with the subject line: Growth Lab Summer 2024 Internship: [First and Last Name] . Please clearly list the internship(s) in which you are interested within the body of the email.

Summer 2024 Internship Opportunities

Given the nature of the Growth Lab’s projects, specific activities for each internship offered may vary from the descriptions herein. In case internships need to be modified, we would make any necessary adjustments before the application deadline.

The Growth Lab’s ongoing engagement in Azerbaijan are engaged aims at advancing research and evidence-based policy development to achieve outcomes on economic diversification and job creation. After a fifteen-year period of remarkable economic growth driven by the discovery of oil, Azerbaijan is in the midst of a low growth period marked by high volatility in household consumption. The historical driver of economic dynamism—oil revenues that fuel net government spending—has proven unable to sustain growth over the recent period and is a finite resource unable to drive growth in the long-run. The economy currently lacks alternate sources of growth to pick up the slack.

If past growth has been driven by oil and oil cannot continue to do so in the long run, how can the government manage the transition out of oil to create new growth drivers? The Growth Lab will utilize its core research methodologies and capacities to identify economic opportunities to drive new economic diversification as well as the constraints to those opportunities and policy options for the Government of Azerbaijan to drive new job creation. Creating sustainable growth while adjusting to lower oil incomes will require government to seize the window of opportunity to use oil savings to foster new, sustainable growth engines.

Internship Opportunities: Three to five summer internship roles will be offered to conduct research and policy analysis on central workstreams for the project. Depending on the most pressing needs as well as the intern’s profile, possible areas of focus for the internship(s) include:

• Green growth: analyze the industries, supply chains, and markets to supply the world’s decarbonization efforts (as Azerbaijan hosts COP29 in December 2024)
• Market opportunities: Azerbaijan has a skewed export profile not only in small range of products, but destinations, centered on former Soviet republics; analysis could assess potential of different market opportunities, in joining the WTO, in greater integration with Europe, etc.
• Traded services: using new datasets to analyze service export opportunities in tourism, transport, finance, etc.
• Innovation: analyze new datasets beyond production to study scientific discoveries and patents to predict new innovations
• Prepare diagnostic studies of Azerbaijan’s primary economic regions to evaluate regional constraints and growth potential.
• Analyze mobility and transportation dynamics within Baku, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of urban economic development.
• Work with the Growth Lab team in macroeconomic modeling, particularly focusing on the strategic management of oil revenue through the Sovereign Wealth Fund to aid diversification.
• Investigate access to finance, aiming to discern challenges in credit supply and demand within Azerbaijan.
• Research the interplay between exchange rates and exports, providing insights on how firms have responded to foreign exchange fluctuations.
• Assess the role of the Azerbaijani diaspora in economic development and explore potential avenues for engagement.
• Develop case studies on successful private sector exporters within the framework of camels and hippos.
• Examine Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) patterns and constraints within Azerbaijan.
• Identify skill gaps in the Azerbaijani workforce and investigate how firms are adapting to these challenges.

The Growth Lab is launching a new policy research engagement focusing on economic growth and in Morocco, with a focus on green growth. The project is carried out in collaboration with two local partners: the Africa Business School at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and the OCP Group, Morocco's government-owned mining and fertilizer firm.

The project's main objectives include: (i) diagnosing the current and/or future constraints to Morocco's economic growth and green growth ambitions and identifying relevant policy solutions; (ii)using Growth Lab methodologies to carry out a knowledge and economic analysis of selectedcurrent large-scale green growth projects in Morocco and charting concrete policy pathways tomaximize their economic development impact.

The following internship opportunities would take place largely or completely in Morocco .

• Green growth, wind and solar energy, and hydrogen/ammonia value chains: Morocco is seeking to capitalize on its wind and solar potential through large projects, including in support of green hydrogen production. One or several intern(s) could support the project team in developing a deep understanding of the technological and economic specificities of one or several green value chains and opportunities and constraints to Moroccan suppliers linking to these projects. Prior technical, analytical or policy experience with the above value chains would be a strong asset.
• Labor markets and constraints to female labor force participation: One or several intern(s) could support the project team's understanding of Morocco's national and/or regional labor market dynamics. Two areas of specific project interest are women's labor market inclusion and green growth jobs. Candidates with prior experience in labor economics and/or expertise in Stata/R/Python will be prioritized.
• Economic complexity and green growth: One or several intern(s) could expand on the team's analyses and explore in more details the economic complexity of Morocco and/or some of its regions and/or economic complexity aspects of ambitious large-scale green growth projects in Morocco. Complexity analyses may leverage production, trade, occupation, or scientific production datasets. Candidates with quantitative skills, including knowledge of linear algebra and/or network science basics will be preferred. Prior knowledge of the Growth Lab's economic complexity framework and its quantitative implementation would be a plus.
• Topical zooms on other key policy areas: Depending on the results of the ongoing growth diagnostics and the candidate's profile, there may be additional opportunities to tailor an internship experience around other policy areas, potentially including challenges in urban development, agriculture in the country.

The internships are expected to be located in Rabat, Morocco. Depending on the topic, some of these opportunities could be fully or partly based in other cities in Morocco as well. If the internship topic requires an exceptional need to collaborate in person with the Cambridge-based Growth Lab team, one or several interns may also work on the Kennedy School campus.

HERMOSILLO, MEXICO

In January 2024, the Growth Lab will start a research project centered on the challenge of productive diversification in the City of Hermosillo in the State of Sonora, Mexico. This project is a continuation of previous work done by the Growth Lab in 2017-2018, which resulted in the publication of a growth diagnostic report on Hermosillo that highlighted constraints to growth and shared inputs for the design of public policies.

This research project aims to apply growth diagnostics and economic complexity methodologies to inform policy design targeted at accelerating economic diversification into new industries, upgrading and diversifying markets of existing industries, and developing stronger economic growth and job creation across the state of Sonora with a focus on the City of Hermosillo. Throughout the project, the Growth Lab will collaborate with local stakeholders from the City of Hermosillo, such as business organizations, Hermosillo ¿Cómo Vamos? , and the municipal government.

The project covers three primary areas of work: (1) an updated growth diagnostic analysis of Hermosillo’s economic challenges, (2) an assessment of the city’s growth and diversification opportunities when it comes to green growth, nearshoring, and knowledge-intensive industries, and (3) capacity building and policy analysis for the development of strategies and institutions aimed at diversification in close collaboration with local counterparts.

Internship Opportunities:

Summer interns will be based in the City of Hermosillo, working closely with the Growth Lab, Hermosillo ¿Cómo Vamos? , the municipal government, and other local agencies and officials. The focus areas will depend on the research project’s needs. Still, they will be related to local capacity building, development policy analysis, industrial policy, and place-based productive development strategies. 

The Growth Lab is collaborating with the State of Wyoming on a multi-year project to better understand and address the state’s economic challenges ( Pathways to Prosperity ). In late 2022, the team drafted an initial report summarizing the state’s economic and population history and framing a defining growth problem — the composition of Wyoming’s economic activities cannot sustain a high quality of life across all parts of the state.

The work continues with multiple agencies, led by the Wyoming Business Council (WBC), to better understand the various root causes of this growth problem and to identify potential solutions. Collaborative workstreams are actively engaging around several identified binding constraints and their sub-issues:

• Limited access to workforce
• Inelastic housing markets
• Low industrial complexity in the economy
• Changes in the global energy landscape
• Fiscal system structure in resource-reliant systems
• Exceptionally limited access to grants and other mechanisms for funding local economic development
• Encouraging research and development and entrepreneurship in very low-population, target-sparse environments
• Limited capabilities for economic development in rural places

The teams in Wyoming are implementing the PDIA approach (known locally as the “ Economic Growth Flywheel ”) and the work continues to evolve as they iterate through the process and identify additional challenges and/or opportunities.

Internship Opportunities: Summer internships will take place in and across Wyoming, with interns working closely with the WBC and other state agencies and local officials. In general, summer internship role(s) will center on helping existing workstreams build capacity and improve on initial approaches to addressing the identified growth challenge topics that are central to the project’s ongoing success. Interns may also assist new workstream efforts to get off the ground and conduct research, data collection, and policy analysis, among other activities. Depending on the most pressing needs, as well as the intern’s profile, possible areas of focus for the internship(s) include:

• Energy: Wyoming has led on energy policy and production for decades, ranking first in the nation for coal production and eighth in both oil and gas production. As an all-of-the-above energy state, Wyoming is actively developing other types of energy and energy technologies, including renewables, carbon capture sequestration and utilization, hydrogen, nuclear, and other technologies. (See Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s conversation on Decarbonizing the West at Harvard in October 2023.) At the same time, the energy transition from market forces is driving the diversification of Wyoming’s local economies to include other types of activities, many of which (e.g. data centers) have a very high demand for clean power. Perhaps counterintuitively in an energy-leading state, growth in these diverse activities is constrained by access to power locally. This pair of challenges positions Wyoming at the epicenter of changing energy markets and policies, so understanding other state and national energy policies is critical to shaping Wyoming’s economic future. There is an opportunity for an intern to perform an analysis of these policies focusing on how they may impact current and future Wyoming energy export markets and the availability of power in Wyoming.  
• Grants:  Intern support is needed to build upon foundational work that has taken place through data collection and further developing recommendations based on external best practices and other possible design space solutions. Additional support is needed to help the state and local communities adopt solutions to challenges faced when applying for federal funding. This could include developing methods to track available funding sources and working to build local capacity with team members. Important skills include an understanding of operations and how to implement appropriate strategies.  
• Workforce:  The workforce workstream team has broken into issue-specific groups focused on childcare, out-of-state workers and migration, justice-involved, and higher education with the goal of increasing the available workforce in the state. Support is needed to analyze important topics, including gender and income equality and the rural/urban divide as they apply to workforce issues and constraints. Issue-specific project support, requiring creative thinking and planning skills, may be needed. Interns will regularly attend virtual workstream meetings and provide new findings and project input.  
• Research related to foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities in Wyoming specifically as it relates to CEA.
• Support FDI efforts by compiling resources for companies relocating to and investing in Wyoming. This includes financial and legal support options plus determining how these resources should be published and made available to companies.
• Data analysis to assist with CEA ecosystem mapping, including evaluating incubation and higher education services, and other business resources in Wyoming and the region.
• Data analysis to identify which product space “trees” Wyoming can jump to, including which ones require an easy jump and which require a strategic jump.
• Lead-generation analysis to support networking and recruiting efforts.
• Attend or coordinate virtual business interviews to test workstream hypotheses and provide analysis to the CEA workstream.  
• Civil Engagement: Nationally, “toxic polarization” and conflict are limiting the ability of individuals, communities, and governments to engage and collaborate in meaningful ways to address major growth challenges. Wyoming is experiencing this division on political, social, and industrial levels like the rest of the country. The WBC is investigating methodologies to encourage “disagreeing better” and working together despite differing perspectives to build amore resilient future and maintain the quality of life we all value. Intern support is needed to get this workstream off the ground which could include help researching and developing appropriate practices to encourage more civil dialog, coordinating efforts with other workstreams, and designing public initiatives to take action and influence change.

Wyoming is a mostly rural state with abundant public land, outdoor recreation, and tourism assets, as well as unique cultural amenities. Fiscally conservative and an energy leader, misconceptions may abound about the state and its culture and politics. These internships are great opportunities for Harvard students to get a firsthand look at how the processes and ideologies of the Growth Lab are being adapted and adopted in real-world situations, and how those efforts are changing mindsets for a more resilient future. See here for blog posts and descriptions from past HKS interns in Wyoming.

The Growth Lab, housed at the Harvard Kennedy School, and the Master’s Programs for Development (MpD) at Catholic University of Bolivia (UCB) have a long-standing engagement to strengthen understanding of public policy challenges in Bolivia for which we have an annual Visiting Scholar position. Led by CID Faculty, Dan Levy, the engagement incorporates the research of the Growth Lab program and the curriculum and pedagogy of the Harvard Kennedy School as well as the rest of Harvard. The Visiting Research Scholar project has been designed to generate research about Bolivia´s challenges in terms of public policy solutions leading to sustainable economic growth, entrepreneurship, green growth, local development, and higher levels of equality and welfare, given the current context of economic boom alongside significant dependence on the extractive sector of the economy.

Through the MpD curriculum, UCB has increasingly focused its research, teaching, and outreach efforts on the interrelated themes of local development, entrepreneurship, microfinance, poverty, and social development. The current economic context in Bolivia and most of Latin America, characterized by commodity-driven economy enduring boom and bust cycles has put a research agenda in place that includes (but is not limited to): green growth, behavioral economics, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and innovation in Bolivia; and on growth diagnostics in the impact of gas and other commodity revenues on growth and development.

This year’s Visiting Scholar will lead implementation of a research project of their co-determination with faculty at UCB. The Visiting Scholar will be trained by and work with Harvard Growth Lab researchers in the elaboration of this research at least part of the time from La Paz, Bolivia. While most of the time will be devoted to research, active participation in teaching classes for undergraduate and graduate students along with assisting teaching of workshops, seminars and executive courses offer a unique opportunity to advance teaching skills, as desired by the Scholar. The Visiting Research Scholar position is planned to last for a maximum of 10 weeks to contribute to research and teaching alongside leading faculty at UCB.

Additional Information:

• Fluency in Spanish is not required. Given the bilingual (Spanish/English) nature of theBusiness and Policy School programs, this project offers a tremendous opportunity to strengthen Spanish language skills.
• The Visiting Scholar will report to UCB faculty and the Growth Lab Senior Research Manager, Tim Cheston, to co-define the research and teaching responsibilities.
• The location of the internship is La Paz, Bolivia for at least three weeks, with flexibility over the remaining portion and contingent on university travel policies and travel policies for all countries involved.

The intent of the project is to create means (a database of de facto migration and integration restrictions) that will enable us to test how limiting the global mobility of talent impacts the economic and innovation outcomes of countries, and their native populations more specifically. For this, we use internationally comparable data on bilateral migration (origin-destination), in some specifications aggregated data and in some specifications data at the individual level. Employing state-of-the-art econometric identification strategies, we aim to identify the cross-country variance in migration and the economic integration of migrant talent that has to do with codified and implicit practices at the borders and the labor markets of hosting countries.

Internship Opportunities: Two internship roles will be offered centering on helping us along the following dimensions:

• Data processing and analysis (individual-level data on immigrants across many countries in the world) to understand the economic integration of immigrants
• Validation of measures of migration and integration restrictiveness (understanding why some countries are more restrictive than others).
• Representation of different measures of global migration in a visual way (possibly helping to develop a visualization tool).

Additional information:

• Some prior knowledge of data processing and evaluation software (Stata, Python) would be helpful
• Some prior knowledge on regression analysis, interest in working on the topic of migration would be helpful
• This opportunity can either be working with us on site or remote

POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Growth Lab may be launching new work with select U.S. cities in understanding their constraints to inclusive growth, which may create opportunities for summer internships. Other opportunities focusing on Colombia and Ukraine may also be forthcoming. Students with interest in the Growth Lab’s recent South Africa project are also encouraged to apply as new student opportunities may be available and the Growth Lab team may be able to match interested students with local South African organizations.

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Summer Opportunities Guide

What can I do this summer?

With chances to pursue your personal and academic interests through internships, study abroad, public service, or spending time with friends and family, there’s something for everyone. There is no magic formula or “right” way to spend your summers during your time at Harvard College. While it’s exciting to be able to take advantage of a multitude of academic and professional offerings, there is also value in being able to take a break and use the summer to recharge. Keep in mind that you don’t have to do everything or anything!

How do I know which opportunity is right for me?

There are a multitude of ways to pursue your interests during the summer. Before foraying into the realm of possibilities, determine your personal, professional, and academic goals. Ask yourself questions, narrow down your interests, and seek out more information about opportunities that interest you. Some questions you should consider to help inform your decision include: 

• What are my overall academic goals?
• What are some interests I have yet to explore?
• What are some interests I want to explore further?
• What programs, companies, organizations, or institutions align with my values?
• What opportunities can I pursue now and which ones may be for term-time or future summers?
• What do I need for my health and well-being?

You can discuss your potential summer opportunities with career advisors at the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS), your academic advisors, your Peer Advising Fellows (PAFs), faculty members, advisors at the Office for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF), advisors at the Office for International Education (OIE), Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) staff, Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship staff, student group leaders, proctors and tutors, Resident Deans, and Faculty Deans. All of these advisors in your network will have unique experiences and perspectives that they can share with you. They can help guide you to the opportunities that might be the best fit for your interests, but ultimately the decision will be up to you!

Where do I begin?

It’s helpful to get a broad understanding of what opportunities exist, what they entail, and what offices facilitate them. 

Taking a break

Summer break is designed to be just that: a break. Your time at Harvard can be challenging, and as such, you should feel empowered to take the time to recharge and gear up for the school year ahead. During the summer, ensure that you are eating well, getting enough rest, and doing things to energize your mind and body.

Here are  five benefits associated with rest:

• Rest improves your memory
• Rest will boost your energy
• Rest will help you reduce stress
• Rest improves your overall health
• Rest can boost performance and creativity

Traveling, spending quality time with loved ones, taking some time to get outdoors, checking off items on your bucket list, and resting can be some of the most beneficial things you can do to improve your overall health and ability to fully show up and engage the following fall semester. Don't feel bad about leaving your summer open. Downtime is essential to help you avoid college burnout!

Research is motivated by a question that prompts further exploration, sometimes by faculty members and sometimes by students. At Harvard, undergraduates are guided by a mentor during their summer research experience and depending on the scale of the project, you might be working alone or with a team. You can conduct research in any field and within any concentration.

Examples of Research Opportunities

• Program for Research in Science and Engineering (PRISE)
• Build Learning through Inquiry in the Social Sciences (BLISS)
• Program for Research in Markets and Organizations (PRIMO)
• Summer Humanities and Arts Research Program (SHARP)
• Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (SURGH)
• Summer Program for Undergraduates in Data Science (SPUDS)
• Harvard College Research Program (HCRP)
• Herchel Smith Undergraduate Science Research Program 
• Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program
• External Research Opportunities (non-Harvard affiliated)

What can I expect to learn?

Depending on where you are in your research career, you can find yourself benefiting differently from the experience. For some, especially first-years and sophomores, summer research can be a great opportunity to discover a new research field, broaden your interests, or help determine whether you enjoy research in the first place. For juniors, it is more common that summer research is more directly related to your coursework, a senior thesis project, or post-graduate plans–although this is not always the case.

How likely is it that I can get a spot/get accepted?

If you choose to pursue a program in the Summer Undergraduate Research Village, remember that the programs are limited in capacity. Seeking independent research opportunities is also very common and encouraged. Between all the graduate schools and the College, there are more undergraduate research opportunities available than there are students to fill them. If you choose to contact a professor or group (Harvard affiliated or not) and end up conducting research with them independently, you can apply for research funding to cover costs for the summer. Please note that funding for Harvard-affiliated research opportunities is limited. Also, funding is available for non-Harvard-affiliated research opportunities.

How do I know if this is right for me?

Simply put: there are some topics that are best explored outside the confines of the classroom, and research can be the way to do that! If you think you would enjoy developing a close working relationship with a faculty member, delving into a question you are passionate about, or spending time in a laboratory, library, archive, or fieldwork setting, summer research might be a good fit. Through a summer research opportunity, you will explore and expand your understanding of various topics, while developing skills, learning techniques and understanding methodologies.

Summer Study at Harvard Summer School

Harvard Summer School has classes over the summer that may provide credit towards your Harvard degree within the seven-week session. All classes are taught by Harvard faculty and visiting experts and offer a challenging, yet rewarding, academic experience. Summer School courses are not restricted to Harvard College students, they may include high school students, students from other colleges and universities, graduate students, and other adult learners. 

Examples of Coursework

There are hundreds of available courses both on campus and online over the summer that range from lecture, seminar, and laboratory courses. The Harvard Summer School website is a great resource where you can browse the  available courses and learn more about  guidelines for courses and policies for Harvard College students. Both on campus and online courses are eligible for Harvard College credit.

Summer courses provide you with the opportunity to finish requirements or take classes that interest you if you have not had the time to do so during the academic year. Many Harvard Summer School courses take place on campus, so it is also a way to spend the summer in Cambridge if you want to!

Harvard Summer School is on a registration basis for Harvard College students. Be sure to check course availability and register online early, as courses with limited enrollment fill up quickly.  Visit the website to learn more about deadlines for registration.

What are the costs and expenses?

In summer 2023, the cost of a 4-credit course was $3,600 and the cost of an 8-credit course was $7,200. On-campus housing is not provided by default for Harvard College students enrolled in Summer Study Courses. Students can inquire about purchasing a Room and Meal Plan. See the  Tuition, Fees, and Payment for Adult and College Courses page for more information. 

Financial aid does not carry over into the summer term; however, students who receive need-based aid during the regular academic year are eligible for a  Harvard loan to help with summer school costs. 

Students can also apply to be a  Secondary School Program Proctor and receive free room, board, and a 4-credit, 7-week Harvard Summer School course as compensation for their work. Positions are also available in the  Pre-College Program . Please note that pursuing some courses, like CHEM S-20AB: Intensive Organic Chemistry, are incompatible with holding a part-time job such as the summer proctor position.

If continuing to earn credit towards your undergraduate degree over the summer appeals to you, consider pursuing summer classes at Harvard Summer School. Taking summer courses allows you to further your academic interests or learn something new! Whether you want to learn something new, or get a headstart on coursework prior to the academic term, Harvard Summer School may be a good fit for you.

Summer Study Abroad

Studying abroad is an integral part of the Harvard experience, and allows you to earn academic credit through coursework taken around the world. Opportunities for studying abroad during the summer can be found through the Harvard Summer School or through the Office of International Education. Programs vary in length, from four to twelve weeks, and provide a range of academic experiences and opportunities, from language-intensive and culturally-focused courses, to immersive study of location-specific topics in the humanities, social sciences, engineering, and natural sciences. 

You may earn up to eight credits for a summer abroad.

Harvard Summer School Study Abroad

During a Harvard Summer School study abroad program, Harvard faculty lead Harvard and non-Harvard students on thematically focused programs around the world. Courses count for Harvard College degree credit and programs provide a range of academic opportunities from focused foreign language and culture courses to immersive study of a location-specific topic. Programs vary from five to eight weeks in length, and provide a variety of courses which count toward your concentration, secondary field, or elective credit. Some Harvard Summer School programs may even fulfill a General Education requirement. 

 Examples of Harvard Summer School faculty-led, Study Abroad programs include: studying humanity’s evolutionary origins and dynamic future through climate science, ecology, and fossil excavations in Kenya’s Rift Valley, Japanese language and culture in Kyoto, Japan, and reconceptualizing mobility in the eastern Mediterranean and beyond in Greece, among many others. Applications open in December and are due at the end of January. Visit the   Harvard Summer School website for more information.

Harvard-approved programs through the Office of International Education

When studying abroad in a Harvard-approved program through the  Office of International Education (OIE) , you will take courses alongside other US students, as well as local and international students. Through language-intensive, thematically-focused, field-based programs, or by directly enrolling into foreign universities, you can earn up to eight credits toward your concentration, secondary field, a language citation, or elective credit.

Examples of programs available through the OIE include language and culturally-focused programs at renowned global institutes and centers. For example, social science, humanities, and STEM-based courses are available through enrollment options at the London School of Economics, Oxford University, or the University of Sydney, and field-based programs focused on biology, ecology, or environmental studies are available in Australia, Costa Rica, or Tanzania… and these are just a small example of the opportunities you can enroll in! Visit the  OIE website for more information. 

Is funding available?

While financial aid for summer study abroad is not available, there is an opportunity to apply for summer funding which can cover tuition, program fees, room and board, as well as an airfare stipend for students on financial aid (students not on aid can apply for a $1,500 stipend for summer study abroad). For information regarding funding to support Harvard Summer School Study abroad programs, visit the  Harvard Summer School website . Information on applying for summer funding, and other funding available for a Harvard-approved program, can be found on the  OIE website . Please note that funding for summer study abroad is limited. About 30% of summer study abroad applicants are funded. 

Beyond earning credit toward your Harvard degree in a new country and culture, and maybe in a new language, studying abroad is an immersive and transformational experience in many ways. Through studying abroad, you will have the opportunity to gain new perspectives, expand your cultural knowledge, work on foreign language proficiency, and meet local and international students from universities around the world. The benefits from studying abroad extend past your summer experience, by influencing your coursework when you return to Harvard, and as you engage in internships and research in future summers, and beyond.

If you are interested in expanding your world view and learning in a different cultural context while earning credit towards your undergraduate degree, consider study abroad as a summer option. As studying abroad is an integral Harvard experience, many students considering summer study abroad typically do so the summer after their first-year, and often, study abroad for a semester during a later semester (sophomore, junior, or senior year). Study abroad engages your intellectual curiosity and expands your understanding of the world as you explore new countries and cities, are immersed in different cultures, and build personal connections with other local and international students and faculty. Don’t stop at just summer study abroad; consider term time study abroad as well! To speak with an upper level student who just recently returned from a semester abroad, or a member of the OIE team, please visit the  OIE website . 

Public Service

Harvard students can engage in meaningful community service throughout their college experience. Over 300 opportunities are offered through the  Phillips Brooks House , a vibrant and growing organization that offers summer programming based in volunteering and community activism to allow students to use knowledge and tools to face the challenges facing our community. 

Examples of Public Service opportunities

• SPARK (for incoming first-year students ONLY)
• Mindich Service Fellowships (at leading U.S. nonprofits)
• Summer Urban Program
• Presidential Public Service Fellowship
• Institute of Politics Director’s Internship Program
• Priscila Chan Summer Service Stipend Y2Y and  Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
• Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship Summer Common Grant Application (funding for domestic and international opportunities)
• Harvard Global Health Institute Summer Internships and Funding
• Adult ESL Program

Public service programs provide Harvard College students with the knowledge and tools needed to improve social well-being. Through coursework, volunteerism, community activism and pre-professional experiences, there are multiple pathways for students to engage in public service. Harvard College programs work closely with a wide range of partners to ensure that our programs address critical community needs. By participating in public service programs, Harvard students can make important contributions to social welfare and develop a strong sense of public purpose and commitment to civic good. Public service is also a wonderful way to make friends on campus and in the community.

Even though most programs that run over the summer have many spots and offer some compensation (housing, dining, monetary, or a combination), organizers are looking for students who are invested in community-based work and passionate about the program they are applying for. If this resonates with you, then connecting with the program and your passion will be critical in securing a spot.

Funding is available to offset costs and provide living expenses for many public service experiences. We provide funding for summer, winter break, and post-graduate work. There are also term-time programs at Phillips Brooks House Association and the Institute of Politics that provide students with mentoring and financial support to fully explore public service opportunities. Stipend amounts and eligibility vary, but we encourage you to review our resources for internships and fellowships ,  group funding , and  individual funding . 

If you are passionate about community building, an advocate for social justice, or committed to active citizenship, a public service opportunity is right for you. Because of the multitude of programs available, you can participate in service around the Harvard campus, in your local community, or elsewhere. A summer public service role will allow you to engage in meaningful community service, build your personal connections, and gain valuable experience as a volunteer or staff member.

Internships

Internships provide the opportunity to participate in professional and learning-based work that provides a meaningful and practical experience in a field of interest or study. Internships may be paid or unpaid, vary in length, and nature of the work. They can also vary in format – in person, hybrid, or virtual. All, however, result in learning new skills, gaining new experiences, and exploring career options. Most interns are at a beginner's stage in their profession so it is totally expected and accepted that you might not have previous experience in that field. 

Internship opportunities are available through different programs or centers.  Crimson Careers is the best starting point and the central repository for internship offerings. You can also reach out directly to alumni, companies, start-ups, organizations, etc. that are, or are not, Harvard affiliated. The following resources are helpful to start your search:

• Crimson Careers

Harvard-Funded Summer Experiences

Exploring potential career pathways and specific employers/industries through internships allows you to better understand your preferences for post-graduation. Internships result in incredibly important skill and competency development along with a professional network you can leverage as you explore and decide on future career options. Internships also allow you to receive professional feedback about your work, skills, and approach that is valuable for avenues you might seek to explore during the rest of your time at Harvard or post-graduation.

How likely am I to obtain such an assignment?

Internships, whether offered by Harvard or employer partners, are available on a competitive basis. Consequently, thoughtful planning and preparation are essential to success.  Advisors are readily available to assist you in developing and pursuing your specific interests including a job search plan most appropriate to your goals.

Most internships with external organizations are paid. Some internships organized through Harvard departments or centers offer a stipend with admission to the program, and some do not. Salary ranges for internships with companies will vary based on factors such as industry, geographic location, and applicant skill level. 

If you secure an unpaid internship, you can look in  CARAT for funding opportunities to help cover the cost of living (i.e. housing, meals, and transportation). The award amounts, eligibility requirements, and selection criteria vary by opportunity, so check the details of each one and reach out to the office hosting the opportunity if you have questions. 

If you feel ready to start gaining real-world professional experience, then an internship makes great sense. Investigate the internship opportunities that are available in the career fields, companies, or institutions of interest to you. Through a summer internship, you will develop your professional skills, grow your network, and explore a potential career path.

Summer Job/Employment

A summer job is an opportunity to earn some money, learn how to navigate a workplace, build your resume, and expand your skills beyond the classroom. Summer jobs often require an interested student to do regional research on employers that have availability, the type of work they are interested in, and tend to follow a more traditional work application process. If you are looking for a summer job with a Harvard-affiliated office, the  Student Employment Office is a great resource to find positions available for students to take advantage of in the summer and beyond.

How likely am I to find employment?

Though the availability of opportunity will vary based on the location you are seeking the job in, the chances of landing a summer job are pretty high. It is not uncommon for businesses to hire seasonal workers to accommodate for their changing needs. The Mignone Center for Career Success can be a great resource to help you prepare your application material for the actual interview process.

If you need guaranteed income over the summer, pursuing employment may be right for you. Because there are so many job opportunities that exist, you have complete control over the location where you want to spend your summer, or the field in which you want to work.

Who should I talk to about summer opportunities?

Once you’ve asked and answered some of these questions, you can take the conversation further and reach out to various offices and individuals to aid you in your planning. This includes:

Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS)

Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) : MCS welcomes students from all Harvard College concentrations and offers a wide range of services and resources tailored specifically to internships, entry-level jobs, and summer opportunities for students and recent alumni. The office offers drop-in advising appointments as well as thirty-minute scheduled appointments with their career services experts.

Academic Advisors

Academic Advisors: Your advisor(s) can help you plan your degree program or take advantage of unique academic opportunities such as study abroad. From move-in day through graduation, you'll receive the support, guidance, and encouragement you need to achieve your academic goals.

Peer Advising Fellows (PAFs)

Peer Advising Fellows (PAFs) : PAFs are sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the College who have been specially selected and trained to offer advice and assistance throughout students’ first year at Harvard. As fellow college students, PAFs have a unique perspective within the advising network. They offer useful guidance on how to balance curricular and extracurricular choices and how to take advantage of the many available opportunities. Ask them how they approached their own summer planning.

Faculty Members

Faculty Members : Faculty members can act as a great sounding board to help guide your path and advise you on the best ways to take advantage of your summers and align them with your academic goals. 

Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF)

Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF) : URAF serves students, faculty, and administrators across the university as the primary source of information about undergraduate research and prestigious scholarships at Harvard and beyond. It supports the mission of the College by strategically planning, developing, and realizing policies, programming, and funding to effectively steward formative, substantive research and postgraduate fellowship opportunities. The office offers weekday drop-in advising hours, appointments with staff advisors, or the opportunity to connect with student Research Ambassadors.

Office of International Education (OIE)

Office of International Education (OIE) : OIE helps to provide enriching, engaging, and supported international experiences for all Harvard College students through comprehensive and holistic study abroad advising–from researching programs to ensuring a smooth reentry upon completion of the abroad experience. OIE also has a team of Student Advisers and dedicated Summer Student Ambassadors available to answer questions about the programs and share their personal experiences abroad. 

Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA)

Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) : PBHA is the largest public service organization at Harvard, encompassing 86 programs that serve over 10,000 youth and adults in the greater Boston area. Their programs emphasize direct service and social action as a facilitator for social change and address several key community needs, including tutoring, small claims advising, advocacy, managing local homeless shelters, ESL education, citizenship training, Alternative Spring Break trips, and the Summer Urban Program (SUP). 

Through conversations with dedicated staff, faculty, and peers, you can further your understanding of the opportunities you would like to pursue and how to do so. Some experiences may be most appropriate at different times in your academic journey, so it’s important to explore your options and utilize the resources available to get the full picture.

Planning/Timeline

Summer : Start thinking about what opportunities you are interested in pursuing and what the timelines for each opportunity are. Some programs start the recruiting process as early as the prior summer and many employer internship recruiting activities begin in the Fall for the following summer. 

Fall : Consider scheduling meetings with your advisors (academic/concentration advisor, MCS/OIE advisor, or any appropriate advisor) to discuss the upcoming summer, opportunities you are interested in, how to approach planning and applying to different ones.

Make a list of all the programs you are interested in and include the deadlines for each. If there are applications due during the fall term, coordinate with your advisor to apply for them*. This is a good time to identify and reach out to individuals for letters of recommendations.  The  MCS Summer Opportunities and Funding Fair usually takes place in early December and is a good place to see what experiences and funding are available.

First Year Students:  You should begin to think about opportunities you are interested in pursuing and the timelines for each. Meet with advisors to discuss programs, applications, and deadlines. Make sure to attend the  Summer Opportunities and Funding Fair .

November-February : Start drafting essays and applications for opportunities you are interested in pursuing. Make use of the resources and advisors that helped you identify opportunities to proofread and edit your essays. Get your resume and cover letters reviewed by  MCS advisors during drop-in hours.

January-May : Many applications will be due in this timeframe and interviews will quickly follow. While some opportunities will make the review timeline very clear, others may not reply to your application at all or have a very slow turnaround. It is important to try to have options and back-up plans as you apply to maximize your chances of securing a summer opportunity.

*Deadlines for funding and specific opportunities can greatly vary depending on what type of funding you are seeking and the timing of the program you are applying to. See the funding section of this guide to get more information on different grants, scholarships, and funding applications.

Sometimes you will land an opportunity that is paid or funded. Other times you may find an opportunity that is right for you, but it is unpaid. Though funding is limited, there are many avenues to fund your opportunity through Harvard channels. You can learn about some of the funding opportunities available to you through the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) funding site and CARAT . The Student Employment Office also offers two different wage-share programs that can be applied to summer opportunities both on and off-campus. Please note that Harvard College students can only accept one Harvard-funded opportunity per summer per the  Office of Undergraduate Education Summer Funding Policy .

Harvard-Funded Summer Experiences : You can seek Harvard funding for domestic internships, international internships, research opportunities, summer study abroad programs, or visual art programs.

MCS-Funded Internships Outside the U.S.

The Mignone Center for Career Success also offers funding for your summer, international internship experience. Whether your internship is an  independent, self-arranged internship or research assistantship where the student makes arrangements directly with a supervisor at an organization based outside the U.S. or an  internship arranged by a third-party internship provider at an organization based outside the U.S. where the student pays a program fee to participate, you can apply for funding. Due to demand and limited amount of funding, MCS is typically able to fund about 26% of all eligible funding applicants. 

Coach for College

Coach for College is a four-week public service volunteer program that allows American university varsity student athletes to interact with Vietnamese university students to help teach young children in rural Vietnam a curriculum of academics, sports, and life skills.

Harvard Summer Study Abroad Programs

Harvard Summer Study Abroad Programs : The Mignone Center for Career Success administers funding which supports students enrolled in Harvard Summer School (HSS) Study Abroad Programs. Funding decisions for Harvard Summer Study Abroad programs are made by a lottery, with preference given to students who have not been previously funded and for whom this is their last summer of college. Students must be admitted to a program and have opted in to be considered for MCS funding to be entered into the lottery. Due to demand and limited amount of funding, MCS is typically able to fund 22% of all eligible applicants.

OIE-Approved Study Abroad Programs

OIE-Approved Study Abroad Programs : The Mignone Center for Career Success administers funding that can be used to support OIE-approved study abroad programs that are 6+ weeks long during the summer. Funding decisions are made by a committee. Visit the  Office of International Education’s (OIE) website to learn more about eligible study abroad programs. Funding is limited; typically, about 50% of applicants are funded.

To find even more funding opportunities across Harvard, check out the funding and application database known as  CARAT .

Summer Federal Work Study (Summer FWSP)

Administered through the Student Employment Office, Summer FWSP provides funding toward employment opportunities for eligible students and allows them to earn up to $5,500. This funding comes in the form of a wage subsidy, which significantly reduces the cost of student labor to employers. Students with FWS awards may have a competitive edge when applying for summer jobs or internships. Please note that the employer would still have to pay a portion of wages. Students must be federal aid eligible (eligible to file the FAFSA) and complete a Summer FWSP Application to apply.

Faculty Aide Program (FAP)

The Faculty Aide Program (FAP) is administered by the Student Employment Office (SEO) and provides funding to support student research assistantships. This funding comes in the form of a wage subsidy, which covers 50% of the student’s wages. The maximum amount a student may earn through this wage-share is $6,000.

Faculty Aide applications must be initiated by the faculty member. Instructions for the faculty member can be found on the SEO website . Although this process is initiated by the faculty member, students are encouraged to share information about the program with their professors as they seek research opportunities. This funding is available to any Harvard College student wishing to conduct research with any Harvard faculty member, including off-campus placements through affiliated institutions.

Still have questions? Check out frequently asked questions below and consider reaching out to your academic advisor.

Can I do these things during the term?

Yes! Most of the opportunities listed in this document can also be explored during the fall and spring semesters. Contact the different offices above to ask about opportunities available to explore during the academic year. Please note that term-time funding is very limited.

Should I ask for references for summer opportunities?

References and letters of recommendation are a critical part of academic and professional development. If you need a letter from a faculty member, research advisor, or other Harvard community member, do not be afraid to ask if they'd be willing to provide you with a strong recommendation letter. Feel free to consult your advisor(s) about whom to ask for letters of recommendation.

Consider the nature of the opportunity to which you are applying in selecting whom to serve as a reference and in what capacity each person knows you. When applying for a research opportunity, for example, a faculty member who has followed your work in class might be able to speak to your skillset better than one with no knowledge of that area of research. Ask for recommendation letters in advance of the deadline—at least 3-4 weeks' notice is typical. Ask your references before submitting an application and be sure to alert them if you progress to the stage of a reference check.

What if I don’t get accepted into any of the positions I applied for?

While there are many programs available, each has capacity and funding limitations that mean that everyone who is interested may not be accommodated. It is important to remember that rejections from programs are totally normal and are in many cases not a reflection of you or your abilities, but rather due to logistical constraints. Reach out to your advisors and ask for their help in approaching the situation. Also, be sure to connect with  MCS advisors if you need help with your summer search. They can help you search for new programs or adventures; it is never too late to pursue a summer opportunity and reconsider whether or not taking a break is beneficial for you.

Can I explore other opportunities than the ones listed above?

Absolutely! Many students find an opportunity that may not fall under any of the categories above and choose to pursue it. Don’t feel tied to what you think everyone around you is doing: the summer is a chance to do what you enjoy, whatever and wherever that may be.

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The Center for International Development (CID)  at Harvard University is pleased to offer the Global Internship Program for undergraduate and graduate students at Harvard.  The CID Global Internship Program offers meaningful development opportunities worldwide during the summer to expand students’ horizons, gain practical training and experience in a new country context, and explore potential international development career pathways following graduation.  

The Global Internship Program builds students’ capacity to use economic evidence in approaching problem-solving, while providing students with a toolkit to make meaningful contributions to development projects. The student interns benefit from the support of Harvard CID staff and faculty as they prepare for their internships and often continue their interest in the development projects afterwards.    

Read stories from CID’s summer 2023 interns below!  

CID Global Internship Program Details

Key program activities.

• International Development Workshop: Each year the program starts with an International Development Workshop taught by CID faculty and staff. The aim is to provide students with a fundamental toolkit of analytical and practical skills for international development, providing an overview of some current research questions for development economics and how the faculty approach these questions. Students learn about key current issues in international development and how to work with policy actors internationally. Students will also have a chance to meet their fellow interns, and build a cohort amongst themselves, forming a community we will cultivate throughout the internships. 
• International Internship: CID connects with the host organization prior to matching interns to understand internship needs and ensure consistent standards about the work product. Together, CID and the host organizations draft internship descriptions to guide students and help with matchmaking. Students will have a field supervisor to help them use the tools learned in the workshop and connect with others in their summer internship cohort as they develop their interests and expertise in international development.  
• On-Campus Debriefing: After students return to campus in the fall, they participate in a debrief session with the faculty and fellow interns. This will serve as a bookend to their internship experience and provide time to reflect on and document their experience.  

CID Student Intern Deliverables

• Social Media Content:  Interns will submit one social media post for CID’s Twitter and LinkedIn by July 15, 2024. In addition to the written text for the posts, interns should include a photo or short video that can be shared publicly. Interns will include all recommended tagging and hashtags. See a social media post from summer 2023 here .
• Blog: Interns will submit a first-person narrative blog post by August 31, 2024, describing their experience. The blog should contain at least two photos and should focus on the impact of the summer work, a specific impactful challenge or moment, or how this experience will inform future studies and career. The blog post can be used on the CID website and promoted on CID’s social media channels. If students cannot share their work publicly, please let us know. The blog should not be longer than 750-1,000 words. See a blog from summer 2023 here .  
• A Collection of High-Resolution Photos: Along with the blog, interns will submit 5-10 high-resolution photos of their internship that CID can use to share their work with supporters and future participants by August 31, 2024. 

How To Apply

Applications for Summer 2024 are now closed 

Internship Funding

• Undergraduate internships : Internships are funded by the Harvard Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS).  MCS will not fund students who are interning in their home country and will only fund current students who are returning in the fall. Accepting this internship and MCS funding means you cannot accept any other Harvard funding over the summer. There are specific requirements you will need to complete to receive this funding as seen here .    
• Graduate internships : HKS students can apply for funding at HKS, either through HIDIF (for MPA/ID students) or SIF (all HKS students). 

Additional Requirements For CID Interns:  Undergraduate students will need to complete the pre-departure requirements set forth by Harvard to receive MCS funding and may also have to complete additional documentation required by your host organization.   

Students will be responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations, as well as obtaining the necessary visa for travel. CID will be able to answer questions about this process.   

Summer 2024 Internship Opportunities 

Applications are now closed. Check back in late fall/winter to apply for Summer 2025 opportunities. 

Agastya International Foundation

Internship details.

Internship Opportunities: 4-6 undergraduate or graduate students Dates: 8 weeks, between June and August Location: Bangalore, India, or Agastya campus creativity lab located 120kms from Bangalore Preferred Qualifications: Curiosity, initiative and adaptability; Interpersonal and interviewing skills; Ability to build and analyze data; Ability to offer creative actionable recommendations; Social media / digital communication and marketing skills; Familiarity and interest in sustainability / climate change; ability to develop frameworks and strategies; exposure to STEM education

In your personal statement, include what difference you believe you can make to Agastya. 

Open to Harvard undergraduates and graduate students

Organization Description

Agastya’s Vision is to create an India of "creators, tinkerers, solution seekers and leaders who are humane, anchored and connected. Agastya’s Mission is to spark curiosity (Aah!), nurture creativity (Aha!), and instill confidence (Ha! Ha!) and caring in economically disadvantaged children, government school teachers and communities through experiential hands-on science and arts education and teacher training via scalable and sustainable methods.  

Founded in April 1999, Agastya International Foundation is a charitable education trust that runs one of the world's largest mobile hands-on science education programs for economically disadvantaged children and teachers. Through all its programs, Agastya has reached over 20 million children and 300,000 teachers in 22 states across India. Following the Covid-19 crisis Agastya has launched blended learning programs that integrate online/digital learning with physical learning at scale. By making practical, hands-on science education accessible to rural government schools, Agastya aims to transform the thinking of underserved and under-resourced children and teachers through its many flagship programs. Agastya Vision 2.0 plans to impact 100 million children and 1 million teachers in the next 10 years through its various innovative programs. Please refer to the following websites for detailed information on what we do. 

• www.agastya.org
• www.agastyausa.org
• www.myagastya.education

Professors, Scientists & Senior Executives from various Educational Institutions & Corporations across the globe visit Agastya Creative Campus to learn & impart creative knowledge. Please refer to the following links:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3P_VGIyDD4
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdMwhH3l2qQ
• https://youtu.be/GRtlDQViEFE

Internship Responsibilities

The following opportunities are an initial set of projects. Other projects can be identified and explored based on the candidate’s skillset and interests in alignment with Agastya’s vision and mission. 

• Impact assessment of Teacher Training: As part of our vision/mission, we engage with 6000-8000 teachers on capacity building & train them for a week on Agastya’s transformative hands-on learning pedagogy. Interns are expected to establish and document an executable process for measuring and assessing the impact of Agastya’s Teacher Training program on teachers and, through them, students and community. 
• Alignment of Agastya programs with NEP-2020 (National Educational policy) requirements: Interns are expected to align/map the competencies achieved through Agastya’s interventions through various programs against NEP-2020. Interns should have some prior understanding of NCF/SC (National curriculum framework for school education) guideline.
• Implementation/certification of “net zero carbon foot print” in Agastya: As part of our operational delivery strategy to meet our vision/mission, we use vans, buses; motorbikes across 22 states of India, thus contributing to carbon emission. We have a 172-acre ecology campus where we have developed green belts with thousands of trees, fauna and flora to neutralize carbon emissions to support sustainable development. A previous Harvard student worked on developing strategy & framework in terms of data collection for two months. That information will be shared and interns are expected to take the reference of previous study and then develop a strategy & framework to implement the certification process for Agastya as a “net zero_ carbon food print” organization.  
• Implementation of enterprise application software: Agastya has large operations to meet country-wide needs. To meet the internal efficiency and also donor expectations most of the operations are automated on software applications. Agastya is planning to implement enterprise-wide software to meet the requirements of accounting/finance/reporting, supply chain, procurement, HR/payroll and asset management functions. Interns are expected to perform requirement analysis, product configuration, testing and training. 
• Improving/ Recreating STEM models: Agastya International Foundation as part of its transformative education system to spark curiosity, nurture creativity & instill confidence in economically disadvantaged school children, uses experiential learning as the primary means. Every science concept from Chemistry, physics & biology disciplines are explained through models and experiments. All our programs that cater to children from 5th standard to 10 standard & school teachers have hundreds of models.  Interns are expected to: revisit the existing models, renovate/ recreate new models to improve the impact on learning and efficiency in model making by the end beneficiary, conceptualize and create new STEM models along with activities and projects, create content including multimedia for Agastya “virtual school” programs.
• Impact Assessment framework: Agastya has an impact assessment process in place to measure the impact of its interventions. We would like to develop a framework to measure the impact of all the major programs that Agastya operates, which will help Agastya to fully/better understand Agastya’s social impact and present a compelling case to Agastya stakeholders. Interns are expected to revisit the existing processes & create an impact assessment frame work for various programs including the concepts such as social return on Investment (SROI) with clear Metrics for measurement.

Responsibilities:

Interns will report to the respective functional head at Agastya. Work will consist of data gathering and analysis, meetings with stakeholders (teachers, field staff, students), surveys and brainstorming. Deliverables will include specific actionable data and recommendations.  

An example (Impact Assessment of Teacher Training): What changes does Agastya need to make to its training to improve its impact on teaching practices? What percentage of government schoolteachers trained by Agastya implement its pedagogy in their classrooms? What quantifiable metrics should Agastya use to track and monitor the effectiveness of its teacher training programs? 

Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

Internship Opportunities: 1-2 undergraduate or graduate students Dates: 8 weeks, between June and August Location: Remote with the opportunity to visit the office in Tokyo, Japan Preferred Qualifications:  Excellent English language and communication skills especially using email; knowledge in the sector is not required (as research work will be produced by experts), only an interest in the topic; Major in economics or public policy. 

In your personal statement, indicate general interest in issues related to the economic and financial development in Asia and the Pacific. 

Open to Harvard undergraduate and HKS graduate students

ADBI is the Tokyo-based think tank of the Asian Development Bank, which supports a multilateral development bank for Asia and the Pacific. ADBI conducts evidence-based policy research and capacity building and training programs for eliminating poverty and promoting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across the region. 

ADBI conducts high-level research on issues with strategic implications for development thinking and policy making in Asia and the Pacific. 

Research activities include hosting presentations by distinguished experts, organizing regional and international seminars and conferences to contribute to the development policy debate, and publishing books and papers that help to identify effective development strategies and improve the capacity for sound development in the region. 

Selected topics are based on ADB’s priority sectors and themes, an annual needs survey, and inputs from regional policy makers and partners. 

We have several projects that the intern(s) can choose from: 

• Guidelines for transit-oriented development and land value capture in station development: Exploring the dynamic landscape of urban development, this research initiative delves into the intricate process of transit-oriented development and land value capture in the context of station development. The core focus lies in deciphering the complex interplay of stakeholders’ interests, jurisdictional authority, and institutional allocation. This research focuses on the fundamental questions of “Whose land, whose authority, whose jurisdiction, and who will do what?” when it comes to station area development. These aspects stand as pivotal challenges, particularly in countries like India and Thailand that need to push for private sector involvement. By untangling these complexities, the project will pave the way for aligning diverse stakeholders’ interests, ultimately fostering the realization of theoretical spillover effects associated with transit-oriented development and land value capture. The research will provide actionable insights for sustainable, inclusive, and effective station development paradigms for countries implementing megaprojects such as high-speed railways.
• Exploring modular integrated construction for developing countries’ infrastructure needs: This research venture delves into the innovative realm of modular integrated construction (MIC), presenting a potential solution to address the pressing infrastructure demand in developing countries with strong infrastructure needs. By focusing on key elements such as off-site preassembly, paralyzed systems, and modular building techniques, MIC emerges as a viable, safe, cost-effective, and efficient alternative to conventional on-site construction practices. A remarkable time-saving potential of 25%–50% further underscores its significance. The central inquiry of this research revolves around whether MIC holds the potential to address infrastructure deficits effectively in developing nations. To this end, the project investigates the requisite framework, policy considerations, and capacity-building prerequisites. 
• Urban development, city transport, and management in developing Asia: This edited book proposal focuses on the crucial challenges of urban development, city transport, and management in developing Asian cities. The rapid urbanization in the region necessitates comprehensive strategies for sustainable growth and improved quality of life. The book aims to provide multidisciplinary insights and innovative solutions by exploring topics such as infrastructure, efficient transportation systems, sustainable urban planning, and community engagement. It aims to present case studies and best practices to address diverse urbanization challenges, emphasizing collaboration between governments, urban planners, and communities. The book’s anticipated outcomes include comprehensive insights, innovative solutions, policy implications, and the stimulation of further research, with the goal of shaping resilient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable urban landscapes in developing Asian cities.

The kind of work will be literature review, data analysis, or writing of policy briefs and organization of workshop/conferences related to the above projects. Interns will be responsible for: Conducting literature review and summarizing key takeaways. Editorial work on literature, if needed.

Organization of conference/workshop, if timing works.

Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP)

Internship Opportunities: 3 graduate students Dates: at least 8 weeks, between May-August  Location: Lahore, Pakistan Preferred Qualifications: Currently studying or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, IT, Management, Finance, Public Policy, Statistics, or others; Passion for social research and learning more about it; Interested in research/program design and/or evaluation, including the design and execution of surveys, management of data collection methods

Open to Harvard graduate students

CERP is a leading independent social impact organization focused on improving decision making through rigorous research, advanced analytics, capacity building, data collection and advisory services. CERP’s mission is to deepen the culture of evidence across public and private sectors, inspire innovation, drive impact and improve lives. 

Based on student interests and project requirements, students will be matched to / placed within different projects and research programs at CERP. 

CERP Research houses research and evaluation projects, specializing in Randomized Controlled Trials, working on a variety of themes such as education, health, labor market and employment, skills training, agriculture, gender issues, transport and urban planning, taxation, provision of public goods and services, to name a few. Projects are led by international and Pakistani academics and policy experts from world renowned institutes specializing in research and impact evaluation design, data collection, intervention, implementation, rigorous analysis of results, and effective dissemination of findings. It also houses the Research Development Unit which develops new and existing research and evaluation projects with assistance on fundraising, connecting potential researchers, local partners, and funders, advising on project management, and conduct research operations. Below are some of the research projects: 

Women's Mobility Program: A large-scale evaluation study of the barriers to women’s labor force participation, and how they impact jobseekers and employers in the labor market. 

Infant Feeding Project: The project will develop and user-test an innovative mobile health application to provide decision-making support and educational tools through training to Community Health Workers (CHW) serving in rural communities to adopt WHO-recommended breastfeeding practices and improve infant health. 

Education Program: The LEAPS project is a longitudinal study aimed at exploring the educational landscape of Pakistan and providing a framework for an evidence-based debate about education performance and policy in Pakistan. 

World Bank Food Insecurity Survey: CERP’s Survey Unit conducted Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI) across the city of Karachi to ascertain COVID-19’s impact on food, health and income security. 

Verticals of CERP: 

Analytics: Empowers organisations to effectively use data to make better decisions 

Advisory: Translates evidence and insights into actions. 

Learning Hub: Customizes and delivers evidence-based training to a wide spectrum of audience 

Labs: Spearheads technological innovation for social impact 

Survey: Collects data using cutting-edge practices to ensure quality accuracy and reliability. 

Expected work from projects: Data Analysis; Write Research Summaries; Field Research (depends upon the project); Data cleaning and preparation of a survey dataset 

Fundacion Santo Domingo

Internship Opportunities: 4 graduate students  Dates: 8 weeks, between May and August Location:  Barranquilla/ Cartagena, Colombia  Preferred Qualifications: The intern should be familiar with working with diverse forms of quantitative and qualitative data. Capacity to communicate and work with local communities is essential to the project and therefore knowledge of Spanish language is preferred but not mandatory. As the intern will be working within the Department of Urban Development, we encourage applications from students with knowledge or interest in urban issues. Furthermore, sensibility working with vulnerable communities and passion for field work and practical activities is highly desirable from applicants. 

Personal Statement: The work of the Fundacion’s Department of Urban Development promotes an integral approach that intersects the construction of housing and public infrastructure and the implementation of multiple social programs so that the people can rely on a solid platform to develop their life projects. Therefore, in your personal statement, please include:  

• What is the intern’s interest in working with vulnerable groups in Colombia? 
• What is the intern’s previous academic or practical experience working in developing contexts? 
• How can urban infrastructure trigger social development and prosperity? 

The Fundación Santo Domingo leads high-impact projects for social transformation in the country through 4 main areas: education, health, environment, and urban development. With more than 150 employees and a wide spectrum of action, the Fundación Santo Domingo is one of the leading social institutions in Colombia. Along its 60-year history, the Fundación has implemented numerous social projects with a special focus in the Caribbean region and more specifically in the cities of Barranquilla and Cartagena. It has also collaborated with the national government and led the introduction of substantial reforms in the sectors of education and environment. Besides its focus on education, health, and environment, the Fundación leads an innovative approach to Urban Development, in which the construction of housing and infrastructure is accomplished with the implementation of social programs that aim to provide a solid platform for people to thrive. 

The Fundación Santo Domingo’s Department of Urban Development focuses on designing and building sustainable urban environments that provide infrastructure and services that promote the communities’ social and economic prosperity. The Fundación leads the development of two masterplans in the cities of Barranquilla and Cartagena, with the potential of building more than 60,000 homes and 740,000 m2 of public space. Alongside the construction of housing and public infrastructure, the Fundación implements numerous social programs with an emphasis on education, healthcare, environment, and community development. To date, the two masterplans are home to more than 45,000 people. Although these communities belong to low-income levels, in the masterplans they find a solid platform with guaranteed access to public services and quality infrastructure to develop their life projects. The Fundación also supports the consolidation of grassroots organizations that promote local economic development and employment opportunities for the masterplans' residents. 

The masterplans of the Fundación Santo Domingo have been under development for more than 10 years. Along this time, more than 10,000 homes have been built and the projects house more than 45,000 people. Furthermore, more than 16 public facilities, including schools, hospitals, parks, libraries, and cultural centers are now in service and numerous social projects have been implemented to help people thrive. In the implementation of the projects and programs, data has been collected through different tools and in different formats. Therefore, it is of the interest of the Fundación, to collect and organize the data emerging from different sources and find the best ways to analyze it and process it, so it can become a useful tool to take decisions and improve the organization’s work. Furthermore, the end goal of the project is to work with students to use this data to shape recommendations and ideate new projects that can improve the performance and impact of existing projects, as well as create new possibilities to improve the lives of people in the masterplans. In this work, the knowledge of the interns will be essential to give the Fundación’s team a fresh look at the work they are implementing on the ground and to come up with innovative ideas for the future. 

In the first phase of the project, interns will be encouraged to review and understand the programs and projects managed by the Foundation´s team, as well as the tools and methods used to collect data, and the outcome developed indicators. 

In the second phase of the summer project the interns will have the opportunity to do field work with the Fundación’s team to shape recommendations on existing programs and how to measure social impact and ideate new projects and programs that promote inclusive prosperity in the masterplans. Students will also have the possibility and the Fundación’s team support to collect new data if needed to achieve the desired goals. Due to the close relationship the Fundación has with local policymakers, the interns will also have the possibility to provide insights on policies needed to unleash the growth potential at a municipal scale. In this project, the interns will analyze and collect data, work with communities and the Fundación’s team on the ground to improve its projects and programs, and therefore have a meaningful contribution to the organization and the communities in general. 

As described, the Fundación works in a wide spectrum of social topics. Nevertheless, for the summer of 2023 we will encourage projects with a special focus on: 

• Employment and local economic development. 
• Community development. 
• Access to housing and sustainable urban environments. 

The intern will be working on the ground with the Fundación’s Department of Urban Development and with the Analytics team. In the first phase of the project, the intern will be responsible for collecting and analyzing the data collected by the Fundación or data available from private and public sources that can be useful for its development. Data is available in different formats and collected through different tools. It is expected that the intern has the capacity to analyze it and process it in a way that is useful for the development of the second phase of the project. The deliverable of the first phase must contain an analysis of the information that was found in the research phase plus the main takeaway points that can lead to recommendations for existing programs or ideas for new programs. It is also desirable that the intern can comment on how information and data can be collected in the future. 

On the second phase the intern will be working with the community on the ground, to verify and contrast the information analyzed from collected data with the realities of the territory. Together with the Fundación’s team, the intern will take part in workshops and activities in the masterplans that will bring her/him closer to current realities. The intern is expected to write a report of the participation in community activities and put together a presentation with recommendations to improve existing programs and ideas for new programs that can help people thrive. 

Good Business Lab (GBL)

Internship Opportunities: 1 graduate student  Dates: at least 8 weeks, between June - August  Location:  Bangalore, India, or remote  Preferred Qualifications: An ideal candidate will have 1. Knowledge of and experience with developing optimal operational models; 2. Knowledge of and experience with process improvement; 3. Experience of developing customer segmentation, user personas and stories; 4. Strong documentation and communication skills

Good Business Lab (GBL) was founded in 2017 as a research-based start-up by two academics from the University of Michigan and the Head of Organizational Development at Shahi Exports, India's largest apparel exporter. GBL uses rigorous research methods to drive wellbeing outcomes for all workers across various supply chains. They have conducted several rigorous studies that show how a firm's investments in its workers can improve worker welfare while contributing measurably to the bottom line. Through their work, they try to find a common ground between worker wellbeing and business interests. 

This internship is housed at GBL Ventures , a unit of Good Business Lab that develops innovative, user-centered workplace technologies (e.g., in HR technology, Financial technology) for the labor-intensive manufacturing sector. GBL’s vision is to improve the lives of workers by bringing innovative solutions impacting day-to-day processes (e.g., communication between workers and managers) to the fore. Along with building G.R.E.A.T (good, research-based, enabling, accessible, transformative) products, which are backed by rigorous research, they have a culture of care, empathy, and flexibility.  

The intern will be immersed in a dynamic project focused on the growth and optimization of STITCH, our innovative workforce skill enhancement tool. STITCH specializes in identifying promising candidates and elevating their skills to foster improved working environments and heightened productivity. The digital screening component of STITCH facilitates the identification of top-tier supervisory candidates, while its versatility extends to administering various surveys. 

Our overarching goal is to design and implement an optimal operational model tailored to the specific market segment and user needs. STITCH's unique value proposition lies in its multilingual, individualized training programs that are accessible anytime, anywhere. Users have the flexibility to explore new materials and reinforce existing concepts, ensuring optimal knowledge retention. 

STITCH aims to revolutionize the way organizations approach talent identification, development, and overall workforce improvement. The intern's responsibilities will encompass strategic planning in business and growth, as well as streamlining operational processes to enhance STITCH's market presence and impact. The project will provide an excellent opportunity to contribute to the intersection of technology and human resources, ultimately shaping the future of efficient and effective workforce management. STITCH is currently live in 4 factories for research. Our aim is to scale STITCH with more brands and suppliers in India and abroad in order to impact more workers, and advance the business case for worker wellbeing. 

Responsibilities:  

• Create and test multiple operational strategies for STITCH implementation in South Asia especially in India to help us ensure highest user and customer satisfaction. 
• Assist in improving resource allocation for onboarding, trainings, customer success to increase team productivity. 
• Refine and test the pricing strategy in line with the operational strategies to suit the Indian and South Asian market. 
• Document and create SOPs for the team to follow in the future. 

Indonesia Bureau of Economic Research (IBER)

Internship Opportunities: 3 – 4 undergraduate students Dates: 8 weeks, between June and August Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Preferred Qualifications: Interns are expected to have a background in economics or a related subject. Skills in quantitative analysis are desirable. Soft skills such as being adaptable to new environments and being able to work in teams are also desirable.

In your personal statement, please include an expression of interest in reasons to work in Indonesia. 

Open to Harvard undergraduate students

Launched on January 26, 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia Bureau of Economic Research (IBER) is a consortium of several faculties of economics and business of top Indonesian state universities and research centers. Inspired by a view of a platform of economist research network for Indonesia, IBER wishes to support quality research in economics for publication in national and international journals by providing intellectual input through high-level professional engagement; building capacity for younger economists; and building a platform to contribute to evidence-based public analysis of key issues for Indonesia and objective policy input. 

Internship Responsibilities:

IBER aims to match interns to projects that fit their interests. Within the internship interview, IBER will assess which areas of research and policy interns are specifically drawn too. IBER will then contact its consortium members to inform them of these interests and assign supervisors whose work best matches these interests. Supervisors will be professors and senior researchers based within universities and think tanks that are members of our consortium. 

Intern’s responsibilities include: Committing to the internship for the full duration, a minimum of 8 weeks; Fulfilling the obligations of the internship to the best of their ability; Completing all internship-related requirements before, during, and after the internship; Completing a post-internship evaluation and feedback on the internship and internship program. 

List of possible duties (will depend on particular project intern will join): Literature reviews on topics/ policies of interest; Statistical analysis of survey data (requires basic skills in statistical analysis, the use of statistical software such as Stata. Interns will be able to ask for guidance and advice from their supervisors on this); Possible interviews with stakeholders (if interns join a project with government stakeholder or community leaders, they might be required to join in interviews and/or FGDs); Writing up an internship report (this could be in short paper form, i.e., 1,500-2,000 words) or presented in a power point presentation. 

The main deliverable for the internship would be the intern’s final report in the form of a power point presentation and an oral presentation with IBER Directors and their supervisors. This will be arranged at the end of their internship. 

Khazanah Research Institute (KRI)

Internship Opportunities: 4 undergraduate students  Dates: 8 weeks, between June and August Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Preferred Qualifications:  Possess strong academic standing; strong writing skills and fluent in English; interest in policy research and the multi-faceted causes and potential solutions to the issues tackled in this field; and demonstrate strength in qualitative and quantitative research, with an interest in sharpening their existing research competencies and learning other methodologies. 

In your personal statement, please describe your interest in Malaysia/Southeast Asia and why you would like to come to this region. 

The Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) carries out research on the pressing issues of the nation. We then recommend policies to improve the well-being of Malaysians based on that research. 

They do all this through: 

• rigorous impartial analysis founded on data;
• convening discussions, amongst those who are relevant, to illuminate understanding of the issues; and 
• being advocates of the knowledge we acquire.

Broadly, KRI’s research agenda are: 1) Growth and structural transformation; 2) Inclusive and sustainable development; 3) Urban and regional development 

More information about our research work is available at krinstitute.org . 

• Policy research on Care Economy: This project will work on how Malaysia can accelerate the development of the care industry/economy that serves the needs of all segments of society. It will look at intersectional challenges of care work with issues related to demographic changes/ageing, women, children, people with disabilities, etc. Expected work by intern: Literature review, data analysis, drafting research findings
• Policy research on digital and technology policy, including a project on artificial intelligence (AI): The AI project will investigate the impact of AI on platform workers and assess sectoral AI adoption and regulations with the aim of developing feasible measures of AI governance in Malaysia. Expected work by intern: Policy review of global AI governance frameworks and regulations, literature review of risk mitigation of AI models, database building, basic statistical analysis, reference management
• Policy research on green industrialisation/climate finance: Green industrialisation poses a number of additional structural challenges for developing countries, such as sustainable financing and equitable transition whilst achieving sustainable development goals. The policy toolbox for middle-income developing countries, neither rich nor poor, offers an under-explored area of hybrid strategies. Expected work by intern: Assist in literature review, stakeholder engagement, data visualisation, reference management.
• Policy research on Firm Productivity and Job Quality: A critical area of future research for KRI is the productivity of our firms and the jobs they create. The preliminary plan is to focus on critical sub-sectors and industries of our economy, and to assess firm productivity levels and job quality. Expected work by intern: Lit review, basic data work, preparation of presentations, and other research support as required by the project(s).

Responsibilities – all internships could include the following in addition to the above: 

• Performing library research on specified topics; 
• Tabulating and/or organising collected data into tables or graphs; 
• Processing data from various sources of large data sets using statistical analysis software; 
• Collecting and analysing data using standard statistical techniques such as multiple regression and factor analysis and providing assistance in the preparation of statistical reports and data presentations; 
• Assist in the production of research reports, presentations, articles and other publications; and 
• To undertake any other research-related duties that may be assigned to you. 

Morocco Employment Lab (MEL)

Internship Opportunities: 2 undergraduate students Dates: 8 weeks, sometime between mid-May and August (preference to start in May if possible) Location: Rabat, Morocco Preferred Qualifications: Major in economics, public policy, or a closely related field including training in empirical research methods is required; Excellent writing skills; In addition to fluency in English, working proficiency in French is a strong plus; Strong interest in international development or public/social policy demonstrated through coursework, study abroad, or previous internship experience; Excited to learn and enthusiastic about taking on a broad range of assignments.

The Morocco Employment Lab (MEL) seeks to create a culture of evidence-based policymaking through rigorous impact evaluations and capacity building in collaboration with a wide range of public and non-governmental organizations. The Lab is led by J-PAL and the Center for International Development (CID) at Harvard University, and based at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat.  

MEL works across four complementary components that contribute to building a culture of evidence-based policy and ensuring that programs are informed by evidence: 

• Identify policy priorities:   MEL works with policymakers to diagnose key policy challenges, especially those compounded by COVID-19, identify data, highlight and prioritize knowledge gaps.
• Build capacity for evidence use:  MEL hosts training workshops and events on how to generate and use evidence in policymaking. Tailored trainings are delivered to researchers, civil service trainees, NGOs, and government officials at different levels to create a broad understanding of how evidence can be used in the policy and program design.
• Conduct impact evaluations:  Together with its policy partners, MEL co-designs and implements a portfolio of impact evaluations that address the identified policy priority issues.
• Share evidence to inform policy:  MEL disseminates research results to a wide range of stakeholders through a large-scale policy symposium, policy briefs, and online communication channels.

The exact projects in which the intern(s) will be involved are yet to be defined. 

The intern(s) will be involved with the policy team. Their tasks could include desk reviews, policy writing, assisting the organization of policy events and creating social media content. 

The Policy intern(s)’ responsibilities will include the following: 

• Communications: Assist in the drafting and preparation of materials for MEL’s outreach work, including content development for presentations and social media.
• Policy writing: Write notes that translate research into lessons for policymakers in different social policy sectors such as labor, education, health or social protection. 
• Stakeholder engagement: Participate in initial conversations with prospective partners to identify promising opportunities for randomized evaluations or evidence dissemination activities. Support and attend convenings designed to bring policymakers, practitioners, and researchers together to spur new research or scale-up collaborations and share policy lessons from completed research.
• Event support: Contribute to the organization of policy events in Morocco, such as conferences, policy webinars, and/or trainings.

Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF)

Internship Opportunities: 2 graduate students Dates: 8 weeks, between June and August Location: Lagos, Nigeria Preferred Qualifications: We welcome interns with diverse backgrounds and qualifications to ensure a successful and mutually beneficial internship experience. While we do not have specific course requirements, we value candidates who possess the following:

Cross-Cultural Competence: Given the scope of our initiatives, interns that understand and appreciate diverse cultural perspectives, navigating cultural nuances, and being open to working effectively with individuals from various backgrounds would be valuable. 

Data Analysis and Research Proficiency: Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret and draw insights from complex datasets. Proficiency in relevant research methods and tools, as well as the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations, will contribute significantly to the success of our projects. 

Exemplary Experiences: We would be specially interested in candidates who have demonstrated a profound interest in and engagement with humanitarian work, development, policy advocacy, and community service through coursework, research, or extracurricular activities. 

Positive Attitude: Optimism contributes to a healthy and enjoyable work environment. Interns who approach challenges with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn from experiences are highly regarded. 

These qualifications are not exhaustive; we recognize each intern's unique strengths. We encourage applicants with varied experiences and perspectives to apply. 

In your personal statement, please include: 

• Why MMF? Describe what attracts you to intern with the Murtala Muhammed Foundation and how its mission aligns with your values and career aspirations. 
• Impactful Learning: Elaborate on how you anticipate this internship will contribute significantly to your learning and personal development. Highlight specific skills, knowledge, or experiences you aim to gain. 
• Global Perspective: Discuss how your past international experiences, if any, have shaped your perspective and prepared you for a cross-cultural work environment. 
• Contribution: Explain the skills and qualities you bring to the position. Provide examples of instances where you've utilised these skills in relevant contexts. 
• Future Goals: Connect the internship experience to your future goals. How do you envision this opportunity influencing your career trajectory and contributing to your long-term aspirations? 

The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to impactful humanitarian and developmental initiatives rooted in the enduring legacy of Murtala Ramat Muhammed, a former military head of state of Nigeria. Our multifaceted approach addresses critical areas: education, women's empowerment, humanitarian response, and governance. Collectively, these aim to uplift underserved communities, create positive societal change, and honour the principles of public service. 

Our scholarship programs exemplify our commitment to educational empowerment. By providing deserving students, especially those from marginalised backgrounds, with scholarships, we unlock the doors to quality education. Under education, MMF implements initiatives like the Computer for School Program (C4S), Zuba Box technology, teachers' ICT training, Digital Learning Centers, and School Rehabilitation. We have partnered with Sahara Foundation for an all-year-round scholarship program for hundreds of students. This strategic partnership is a powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty and cultivate academic excellence. 

Our dedication to women's empowerment is manifested through comprehensive training programs. MMF catalyses positive transformations in women's lives, fostering entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency by covering technical skills, life-building skills, soft skills, business management, financial literacy, and socio-cultural norms. MMF currently collaborates with The Cherie Blair Foundation and Women in Development Enterprise Across Africa (W.I.D.E.A.A.), running annual mentoring programs for women in business and international exchange programs, respectively. 

In times of crisis, we extend our support to communities affected by disasters. From strengthening institutional capacity to managing emergencies to providing essential relief materials, we play a pivotal role in aiding and rebuilding affected regions. MMF has actively engaged in projects such as Covid MedAssist, relief material supply to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), the "Bring Back our Girls" Campaign, and educational support for Chibok and Dapchi Girls in partnership with the Victim Support Fund and TY Danjuma Foundation. 

Our annual MMF lectures serve as a platform for shaping national policies and opinions. By fostering unbiased discussions on topics ranging from education to infrastructure development, these lectures contribute to Nigeria's progress and facilitate valuable networking opportunities. Moreover, they create a conducive environment for mentorship relationships, connecting the experienced and aspiring. 

In the context of the prospective interns they will be fully involved in a community-based immersive program which also covers participating in critical international partnership curating programs, international exchange programs and more, especially in collaboration with our partners: the African Gifted Foundation - For STEM-based scholarships for young girls, Neem Foundation in Abuja, focused on crisis response, and Shining Hope for Communities in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to urban slum development, creating enriching opportunities for immersive learning in our program. 

In essence, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation emerges as a dynamic force contributing to Africa's social, economic, and political development. MMF is not just an organisation but a testament to the enduring impact of visionary leadership and our commitment to service for the greater good. 

Potential Projects: These projects align with MMF's commitment to holistic development, addressing education, gender, and economic issues in conflict-affected regions. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with MMF and Neem Foundation, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in post-conflict settings. 

Project 1 : International Exchange Program Enhancement

Objective: Strengthen and expand MMF's international exchange program, focusing on partnerships with Neem Foundation (Abuja) and Shining Hope for Communities (S.H.O.F.C.O.) Kenya.

Tasks: Conduct a comprehensive document and partner-focused review of historical and existing exchange programs and related partners; Develop strategies for targeted collaboration between MMF, Neem Foundation and S.H.O.F.C.O., focusing on potential program beneficiaries; Create engaging content for program promotion and participant recruitment; Establish a framework for evaluating program impact and success.

Project 2 : Sustainable Development Impact Assessment with On-Site Exploration

Objective: Assess the long-term impact of MMF's initiatives in the thematic areas of education, women's empowerment, humanitarian response, and governance, with immersive on-site exploration.

Tasks: Conduct a desk review and data analysis of past and ongoing projects; Develop a comprehensive impact assessment framework; Collaborate with relevant teams to gather qualitative and quantitative data; Visit diverse program locations (Lagos, including with the Neem Foundation in Abuja) for on-site exploration and community engagement.

Project 3 : Education Access in Post-Crisis Environments with Community Visits

Objective: Investigate the challenges and opportunities in providing quality education in post-crisis environments, drawing insights from MMF's initiatives and partnerships, including community visits.

Tasks: Conduct a comprehensive desk review of educational programs in post-crisis settings; Analyse the impact of MMF's scholarship programs in such contexts; Develop recommendations for improving access to education in these challenging environments; Visit project areas in Lagos and Abuja to engage with local communities and understand the on-the-ground impact.

Additional Responsibilities:

Workforce Integration and Learning Experience: Act as an integral part of the workforce, participating in day-to-day office activities and fostering collaboration with coworkers; Engage in learning opportunities that contribute to personal and professional development within the organisational context.

On-Site Exploration and Community Impact: Participate in partner visits, community impact program areas, and possible visits across Nigeria; Gain firsthand insights into local challenges and contribute to brainstorming discussions for project improvement.

Collaboration with Volunteer Network: Collaborate with the existing volunteer network, actively participating in joint initiatives and leveraging their experiences; Foster a collaborative environment by contributing to discussions and incorporating diverse perspectives.

Project Coordination and Office Participation: Actively participate in project coordination, ensuring alignment with organisational goals; Join brainstorming sessions, contributing a fresh perspective gained from international exposure.

Deliverables Focused on Internship Experience: Office Engagement Report: Document your integration into the office environment, highlighting your contributions and learning experiences. Partner and Community Impact Diary: Capture your experiences during partner visits, community impact program areas, and possible visits across Nigeria. Collaboration Showcase: Develop a presentation or documentation showcasing collaborative efforts with the MMF staff, partner stakeholders and volunteer network, emphasising knowledge exchange. Project Coordination Reflection: Share insights gained from actively participating in project coordination and brainstorming sessions, emphasizing the global-local synergy.

This tailored approach positions the internship as a platform for reciprocal learning, where the intern contributes global insights and MMF and its partners provide valuable contextual knowledge.

Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)

Internship Opportunities: 1-2 graduate students Dates: 8 weeks, between June and August Location: Abuja, Nigeria Preferred Qualifications: Degrees in Finance, Accounting, Economic, Statistics or Business; Sound quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; Strong numeric skills; Attention to detail; Presentation skills; Computer savvy; Good Interpersonal skills

NSIA is an investment institution of the Federation set up to manage funds in excess of budgeted hydrocarbon revenues. We play a leading role in driving sustained economic development for the benefit of all Nigerians by building a savings base for the Nigerian people, enhancing the development of Nigeria’s infrastructure, providing stabilisation support in times of economic stress. 

Projects are typically around investing in the international market and in key sectors of the Nigerian economy such as Power, Agriculture, Healthcare, Technology, Financial Market Infrastructure, etc. 

Key responsibilities of the intern would include: 

• Conducting research and analysis on prospective transactions to identify financial trends
• Proactively monitoring and reporting portfolio activities
• Providing up-to-date portfolio report to the Team Lead 
• Preparing weekly deal log report 
• Providing support in planning and implementation of exit strategies from projects based on directives 

Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research (PIER)

Internship Opportunities: 3 undergraduate students Dates: 8 weeks, between June and August Location: Bangkok, Thailand Preferred Qualifications: Students should have taken courses in Economics/Econometrics; good quantitative and analytical skills as well as good communication and writing skills; advanced background in econometrics/data science and/or experience of data analytics and doing research with big data would be a plus; strong interest in the application of behavioral economics/experience in running experiment/RCT would also be a plus; a team player, be able to work independently; Knowledge of the Thai language would be a plus.

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has founded the Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research (PIER) to foster economic research, provide a centralized platform for disseminating high-quality research, and connect researchers with necessary resources. PIER is a quasi-independent institution governed by a board composed of senior BOT officials and distinguished external members.  

PIER’s mission is to produce, coordinate, and maximize the impact of research as follows:  

• Produce in-depth research and support BOT’s conduct of policy in the areas of economics and related fields. 
• Coordinate research and foster academic collaboration by strengthening research networks and pooling resources such as knowledge, data, seminars, and research funding together.  
• Disseminate research and synthesize key findings to the public to raise the prominence of research among policymakers and society at large. 

The interns will be assigned to work in one of the three research projects.  

Project I The climate change project: This project entails the research on the impacts of climate change on the macroeconomy and different economic sectors in Thailand as well as the possible climate change adaptation that could be implemented to reduce the climate impacts and risks. The possible scopes of work may include 1) conducting a comprehensive and detailed review of literature on the impacts of climate change on the Thai economy, focusing on agriculture, industrial and tourism sectors, 2) using the climate projection data to guide planning for climate change adaptation, and 3) reviewing and recommending the types of climate finance and technologies that would be key enablers for driving climate change adaptation in Thailand. 

Project II The farmer debt intervention project: This is a long-term collaborative project that works with the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives to design and test various sustainable debt solutions to Thai farmers nationwide. The ongoing activities involve 1) using Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) to test interventions that nudge farmers to repay loans as well as multi-dimensional interventions for sustainable debt solutions to farmers, 2) using RCT to test financial literacy program that can encourage farmers’ good financial behaviors, 3) understanding the landscape of rural financial institutions and markets and 4) using big farmer data to better understand farmers’ credit risk for more sustainable lending. 

Project III The household finance big data project: We have various administrative data that can be used to reflect financial health, stability, and welfare of Thai households such as 1) loan account data from the National Credit Bureau 2) deposit account data from Deposit Protection Agency merged with the loan data at individual level, 3) transaction data of electronic payments from 5 largest banks. Several research questions can be explored with these data. 

Additionally, the interns will get to experience “Central Banking” through a program designed specifically for them which will include:  

•  hearing from various departments (e.g., Monetary Policy Group, Financial Markets Group, Financial Institutions Policy Group) within the Bank regarding central bank work and  
• spending time working at our regional offices for roughly 1-2 weeks 

Duties undertaken by the intern will be those expected of a research assistant namely: Conducting literature review and summarizing research findings; Analysis of data and preparation of presentation materials; Presentation of research/findings at weekly update sessions; Writing of final report regarding findings with regards to the project. 

Save the Children Federation

Internship Opportunities: 1 graduate student Dates:  8 weeks, between June and August Location: Washington, D.C. / Remote Preferred Qualifications: Professional proficiency in spoken and written English; Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams; Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging; Experience conducting descriptive statistical analysis; Experience using statistical analysis software preferred (STATA, SPSS, R, etc.) 

In your personal statement, please describe where you believe you would exhibit strength and what areas will be more of a learning opportunity for you? 

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. 

Save the Children’s Department of Education and Child Protection (DECP) in the International Programs (IP) division is committed to ensuring evidence-based solutions address the underlying causes of marginalization in education and developing insights into the inhibiting factors for child protection. The Research, Evidence and Learning (REL) team in DECP are a team of applied researchers and knowledge professionals that collaboratively generate and disseminate research in education and child protection that bridges the humanitarian and development nexus. We support program colleagues with evidence to inform high-quality programs. The evidence we generate and share drives thought leadership and advocacy in the education and child protection sectors. We are seeking an intern to support the REL team to review and revise learning evaluation toolkits that measure a variety of programs, projects, and special initiatives. 

The Research, Evidence, and Learning Intern will assist in generating evidence and applying research to education programs. The role offers the opportunity to combine data analysis and its application into real world development problems. The Research, Evidence, and Learning Intern will work closely with the Advisors, Lead Advisors, and Managing Director of the Research, Evidence, and Learning team to provide support in data management, data analysis and training materials of data collection tools. 

The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative and research skills and an interest in education. As part of this internship, the selected candidate will have the opportunity of choosing a data analysis project with the datasets that the team holds or desk review/literature review of a relevant subject area and present to the Department of Education and Child Protection (DECP). 

Responsibilities

Data management (60%)  

• Holistic Assessment of Learning and Development Outcomes (HALDO)  
• International Social and Emotional Learning Assessment (ISELA) 
• Other measurement tools as time permits 
• Reviewing data quality and making recommendations to data collection teams.
• Carrying out descriptive statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Supporting the implementation of evidence and data management strategy across the DECP team. 
• Support data curation needed for the global learning outcomes database across the Save the Children movement. 

Implementation tools (40%)  

• Review existing training materials of ISELA, the Holistic Assessment for Learning, and the Holistic Assessment of Learning and Development Outcomes (HALDO) to adapt previous efforts to current needs. 
• Solicit and consolidate feedback on toolkits from key staff, validating toolkits with relevant Country Office research and evaluation leads.  
• Support document drafting and preparation. 

Support other special projects and initiatives related to learning evaluation. 

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 

Internship Opportunities: 2 - 3 graduate students Dates:  8 - 12 weeks, between May and August Location: Paris Headquarters, one of the UNESCO Regional offices, or a UNESCO field office. Preferred Qualifications: Current graduate students; In addition to an excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English, another United Nations official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) may be a requirement depending on the location of the internship (Language requirements or preferences will be communicated based on the specificities of the proposed assignments); demonstrate an understanding of the work of the United Nations, and of UNESCO in particular; have an understanding of working in a highly multi-cultural environment; demonstrate alignment with the four core values and abilities in the seven core competencies of the   UNESCO Competency Framework which articulates standards of behaviours and performance for the Organization.

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information . UNESCO promotes knowledge sharing and the free flow of ideas to accelerate mutual understanding and a more perfect knowledge of each other’s lives. UNESCO’s programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. 

Projects are being identified and further details will be communicated at a later stage in the process. Internship assignments within UNESCO are varied and may include assisting in and contributing to any of the following:  

• carrying out research and compiling background information 
• analysing and presenting data  
• implementing projects or programmes 
• monitoring & evaluating projects and programmes 
• drafting communications for internal and/or external stakeholders 
• organising events, workshops, training sessions and conferences 

Depending on the nature of the programme/project , the duties may include: 

• Contributing to the preparation of documents, reports, work plans and communication content including briefings, project documents, talking points, speeches and online content. 
• Assisting in conducting research, and drafting and preparing materials pertaining to the implementation of UNESCO’s programmes and projects.  
• Sourcing, compiling, analysing and presenting data.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of meetings, training workshops, events, webinars and conferences organized by UNESCO for internal and/or external participants.  
• Assisting in building and maintaining working relationships with other entities within UNESCO, the UN system, and with donors and partners outside the Organization. 

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The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our company’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Our company is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we’re doubling down on this goal. Our company’s Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our company’s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.

Our company’s Research Lab’s Global BioAnalytical (BA) group within the Pharmacokinetic, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalytics (PDMB) department is seeking summer interns. The Global BA group our company provides quantitative analysis of biologically derived samples for all company discovery and development programs.

Learning opportunities for t he prospective intern are:

Involvement in the development and execution of cell-based immunogenicity assays for vaccines.

Become familiar with liquid handlers, plate washers, plate readers, automated laboratory equipment.

Hands-on exposure to laboratory work in the form of bioanalysis experimentation and downstream data analysis.

In addition to laboratory skills, the interns will have the opportunity to be engaged in scientific discussion and interpretation of data. The intern student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats.

We are seeking intern candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment.

Location: Spring House, PA

This is a full-time internship position. Housing subsidy is not available as part of this program and must be funded 100% by the student.

Required Education:

• Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a bachelor’s degree OR a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a master’s or PhD Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) consecutive weeks beginning in May or June of 2025.

Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of studies toward bachelor’s degree by June 2025.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as laboratory safety measures, basic pipetting, and dilution techniques.

Basic knowledge of aseptic cell culture technique.

Basic knowledge in biology and protein chemistry.

Basic understanding of pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity.

Ability to follow procedures and thoroughly document experiments.

Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills.

GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Summer students experience research life through sroh program.

• September 11, 2024

Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) offers research experiences in Harvard labs to undergraduates from other colleges. The goal is to give participating students a sense of what life as a graduate student or a full-time researcher is like. The students each complete an independent research project, put together a poster, and present their findings to their peers at the end of the program. 

Each summer, MCB hosts about 6 SROH students. Many of these students go on to apply to Harvard graduate school and become MCO graduate students . 

“Several things motivated me to apply for SROH,” says one of this year’s SROH students. “Mostly, I wanted to experience what real lab work looks like to determine if it was right for me. I wanted to gain a better understanding of research and the different lifestyles of scientists in the cellular and molecular fields. I also wanted to gain a better understanding of graduate school and the process of obtaining a PhD.” 

This year’s MCB SROH students and their projects are: 

Alan Bernstein , Middlebury College ‘26 . “Elucidating How Diverse Plant Species Produce a Neuroactive Alkaloid” ( Nett Lab ) 

Muhammad Chawla , Howard University ‘26 . “A Proteome-Wide Computational Screen to Identify Novel Assembly Chaperones of the Molecular Chaperonin CCT” ( Denic Lab ) 

Cristy Kasbo , Amherst College ‘25. “Analysis of Oscillatory Behavior Across E. coli Strains Using Single-Cell Experiments” ( Cluzel Lab )

Dasomie Kim , Hamilton College ‘25. “Developing a FRET-Based Assay to Probe Remodeler Function of HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase” ( D’Souza Lab )

Ezra Taub , Oberlin College , ‘25 “A Model Does Not Fit All: Tuning Sequence Homology Detection to Evolutionary Divergence” ( Rivas Lab ) 

Madyson Vaca , La Sierra University ‘26. “Long-Term Preservation of Drosophila Embryos Using Cryogenic Freezing” ( De Bivort Lab )

Additionally, OEB SROH student America Cox , University of Utah , ‘26, completed her project, titled “Do All Zombies Need Brains? The Impact of the Blood Brain Barrier on Entomophthora muscae Presence, Distribution, and Behavioral Manipulation” in MCB’s Elya Lab . 

The MCB SROH program is run by MCO graduate students– Juan Orozco , Myrthe Smit , and Emily Villalpando –who organize extracurricular activities and outings, as well as guest lectures by faculty. “As an undergrad, I participated as a SROH summer intern in 2021; although it was online due to COVID, I enjoyed my summer working with the Gaudet Lab ,” says SROH organizer and MCO graduate student Emily Villalpando (G3, Sankaran Lab ). “The mentorship I received through this program motivated me to lead SROH as a graduate student to provide guidance, like the guidance I once needed, to other underrepresented undergraduate students in science. Through SROH, I hope the interns get to explore their curiosity through their summer research project and experience what life as a graduate student in biology would be like.”

“I wanted to help organize SROH because my research internship as a student was a really formative and fun experience and I want other students to also have the possibility to do these things,” says SROH organizer and MCO graduate student Myrthe Smit (G2, Bernstein Lab ). “It’s been really nice to introduce this year’s SROH students to MCO, grad school life and the research community at Harvard. I love hearing the students talk about their research and helping them explore their career options for after graduation. And of course the lunches and social activities that we did together were super fun!”

SROH organizer and MCO graduate student Juan Orozco (G3, Nett Lab ) adds, “I was on the SROH leadership team last year and really enjoyed helping students understand what grad school was really like. As a first-generation student, I never thought I would’ve ended up in higher education. If it weren’t for students and professors I’ve interacted with along the way showing me this career path existed and motivating me to pursue it, I may never have. SROH has given me the opportunity to pay it forward for up-and-coming scientists and hopefully instill in them that they are capable of obtaining a PhD in the life sciences. It also has given us a chance to show students, particularly students with underrepresented identities in STEM, that they belong at Harvard and other top institutions and that the reputation for Harvard being a scary, overly-competitive place aren’t necessarily true.”

SROH students are fully integrated into their host labs’ activities so that they can get a sense of what working in research is really like. “I really enjoyed my experience at SROH so far,” says one of the SROH students. “At first, I was a little intimidated because it was Harvard, but the people in my lab have been very welcoming and have become my mentors. One thing that surprised me was how flexible the work schedule was. I’m so used to a 9-5 schedule but I learned that research gives you the flexibility to work the hours you want. It was also surprising to see how much the people here at Harvard valued having a work-life balance…This experience has taught me that while working on research is important, having fun and enjoying life is important too!”

In addition to lab events, the SROH program also includes outings to Boston and Cambridge tourist attractions and informational seminars on topics such as applying to graduate school. “Before SROH, I had no idea what the graduate school application process was like,” one of the students says. “Being able to talk to faculty and graduate students and hearing about their own experiences navigating the graduate school process has been really helpful. Our weekly Monday seminars have been extremely helpful as we learned different aspects of the grad school process such as the difference between personal statements and statements of purpose, how to write an abstract, practicing poster presentations, etc. An ideal SROH student would be someone who is open minded. This program allows you to make connections with so many people and there is always something to learn from everyone you meet.”

The SROH students say the overall experience has made them feel more prepared for careers in scientific research. “I would recommend SROH to other students, particularly those who have some prior research experience but want to immerse themselves in research for a summer to see whether graduate school is the right path for them,” says one SROH student.

While not all SROH students go on to graduate school for biology, they agree that the SROH program is useful for deciding their next moves. “While this experience has reinforced that I am not interested in pursuing biological research, it has certainly inspired me to stay passionate for the pursuit of knowledge.” says one SROH student. “I am positive that while I plan to pursue industry in the long-term, I will find a way to always incorporate a research component as part of my plans.” 

Students emerge from SROH with a new network of contacts in research and hopefully new friends. “What I will remember most from my SROH experience are the people I’ve met,” says one of the SROH students. “My fellow SROH peers are amazing to work with and learn from as we all come from unique backgrounds. The faculty I’ve met through the weekly MCO Thursday lunches have also been so helpful and informative. These lifelong connections I made while at SROH is what I value most from the experience.” 

(l to r) Juan Orozco, Cristy Kasbo, Dasomie Kim, Ezra Taub, Alan Bernstein, Muhammad Chawla, Madyson Vaca, Myrthe Smit, and Emily Villalpando

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• 11 Oct 2017

Designing Internship Projects for Greater Impact

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Although internships have long been a staple of an HBS education, today’s MBA candidates have different expectations – with a new set of challenges for interns and employers alike.

Students are interested in working in a variety of organizations, with many seeking smaller companies where they can make an impact. An intern’s willingness to “go big” with a small company may be good news for recruiters of any size, creating an opportunity for more hands-on involvement and greater creative thinking. But few smaller companies, especially start-ups, have the human resources staff necessary for managing the recruiting process, and larger institutions may lack the structures needed to accommodate the more entrepreneurial candidate.

In either case, large company or small, interns and employers must work together to design an internship project that rewards both parties. “Remember, you only have eight to twelve weeks of internship,” Piemonte says. “Students and recruiters should meet together and plan ahead to make the most of the available time.”

For Piemonte, the keys to success include:

1. A clear reporting structure: “Our students are pretty ambitious; you want them to have a good learning experience with a senior manager who can serve as a mentor,” he says. The ideal mentor should be prepared to meet with the intern regularly, preferably at least once a week.

2. A defined deliverable: “Students want to own their projects,” says Piemonte, “and you want them to work on projects important to the company.” A precisely defined deliverable – such as a proposal, a presentation, or a product/process design – keeps interns focused, and conveys a seriousness of purpose both parties respect.

Defining success at an African start-up

In Nairobi, Kenya, Amanda Cotterman (HBS 2012) leads EquaLife Group, a start-up dedicated to “building and creating consumer-related businesses” in Africa. Five employees work at the holding group level; an additional fifteen run its leading current venture, Little Steps Childcare Centers.

Over the last five years, Cotterman has employed four HBS interns. “It’s a benefit to students to learn on the ground, and a benefit to us to get quality talent,” she says. “We’re always thinking about where they can add tangible value over a short period of time.”

EquaLife’s most recent intern, Kristina Hristova, took the lead on “fleshing out” an online training program for potential childcare givers. For Cotterman, success depended on flexibility from both sides. “Because we’re a start-up juggling many challenges at once, we don’t know what the project will be until the intern arrives,” she says. “We brainstormed with Kristina to guide her thinking, then gave her a lot of ownership on taking charge of the project.” For a deliverable, Kristina was asked to investigate and select the most appropriate technology platform for the training.

Cotterman offers several suggestions for designing a successful project:

1. Clarify expectations: “Interns come with goals in mind,” says Cotterman. “Make sure you know what these expectations are and manage them from day one.” Close cooperation “creates a better relationship and helps you get a better work product.”

2. Assign a point person: Like Piemonte, Cotterman stresses the importance of regular direct contact. “You need a point person responsible for your interns, someone who takes ownership of the relationship.”

3. Help prepare the ground, especially in an unfamiliar location: Given an internship’s short duration, there is no time to spare on the lifestyle basics. Cotterman helps her interns find a place to live, navigate transportation, and arrange for essentials like cell phone service. “Otherwise,” she says, “you waste the first few weeks just settling in.”

4. Establish practical goals: “Everyone wants operations experience,” says Cotterman. “But do they really want to change a diaper? We need to think of ways interns can watch operations and do research, but not get stuck in the day to day.” She sets firm limits: “No projects that take a long time to implement, or that rely on local knowledge to get done.”

For each employer and intern, project design will naturally reflect a number of considerations unique to their particular circumstances. Yet Piemonte and Cotterman do suggest a few bedrock principles to help projects, large and small, fulfill bigger ambitions. “Interns and decision-makers should meet early in the summer,” Piemonte says, “to show their mutual interest and commitment.”

Cotterman agrees, and believes recruiters must respect the commitment an internship requires. “Interns need your company to guide them,” she says. “They’re not cheap labor; the internship is a responsibility for both parties."

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