MCS Funding for Internships or Research in New York City
This Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) and Harvard Club of New York Foundation program supports self-arranged or pre-arranged internships or research at organizations based within New York City. Harvard College students with confirmed positions across all sectors and fields will be able to apply for funding.
Positions must be full-time (30 hours per week or more), in-person or hybrid (no more than 14 hours or 2 days per week remote). Organizations must be based within the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island). Students must have a supervisor based at their internship or research organization.
The award is $7,000. Preference will be given to unpaid opportunities. Low-paid opportunities (less than $7,000) also will be considered.
The Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO) is overseeing the distribution of this funding. View eligibility requirements for students and organizations, and application instructions.
Important Dates
- January 2026 – Application opens in CARAT
- Thursday, February 26, 2026 , 11:59pm ET – Deadline to apply for MCS funding
- Friday, March 20, 2026 – Funding notifications released by this date
- Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 11:59pm ET – Deadline for students to accept or decline funding
- Thursday, March 26, 2026, 11:59pm ET – Deadline to apply for Round 2 MCS funding
- A round 2 will be added as limited funding remains.
- A round 2 will be added as limited funding remains.
Internship Ideas
In addition to checking Crimson Careers, we’ve compiled this list of potential New York organizations to kickstart your internship search. This list is not exhaustive—consider it a source of inspiration as you explore opportunities! MCS advisors are also available for one-on-one brainstorming sessions to help you craft a strategy.
