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Highly Aided Summer Internship & Research Funding
Summer Internship & Research Funding
Student Registration & Financial Services is proud to offer Highly Aided students up to $5,000 to support unpaid and underpaid internships.
Note: that this program is not intended to fund fee-based, short-term summer experiences. This funding is also not intended for summer courses.
Funding Eligibility
You must be a Highly Aided first-year, sophomore, or junior participating in a 6-12 week summer internship or research opportunity. Opportunities less than 6 weeks will not be considered.
Note: If you are applying for an internship or research opportunity through a Penn department that places you in the role (i.e. Global Research & Internship Program, CURF's PURM program, etc.), please complete that program’s application process. If you are placed in a position, we will work with that department to provide you with funding. You cannot receive funding from SRFS if you have already received $5,000 or more from another Penn summer funding program.
Application Process
- Submit an application using the personal link provided to you via email. The link will be sent in mid-February 2025.
- Submit an offer letter from your employer to the Document Submission Portal and select “Summer Experience." This letter should be on letterhead offering you the position. It must include the dates of your internship and, if it is paid, how much you will be paid per hour, and list how many hours per week you will work.
- Submit a budget template to the Document Submission Portal and select “Summer Experience.” Please complete the budget template by estimating your expenses and any expected earnings over the course of the summer.
Your application will not be considered until all three items are submitted. Once all three items are submitted, your application is ready for review by the Highly Aided Counseling Team.
Employment Offer Letter Sample
Budget Template Sample
Note: Please list amounts for your entire internship; do not list monthly expenses.
Previous Internship and Research Opportunities
- McNeil, Gray, and Rice: Strategic Communications Agency
- Penn Program for Public Service
- NYU Langone Tisch Hospital
- A Book a Day
- Penn LGBT Center
- Penn Libraries
- Penn’s Civic House
- Paragon One
- NASA L’Space Program
- Philadelphia Union Soccer Camp
- JUNTOS
- Scrum Adventures
- Boxi Storage
- Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
- ThinkGive
- FPW Media
- Maire A. Guerraty Lab, UPenn
- Carenostics
- God’s Appalachian Partnership
- Codepath
- Hopsital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Aera Consulting, LLC
- NETRIGHT Ghana
- The Netter Center, UPenn
- Cereal4Dinner
- MOVE Activist Archive
- The Pink Lemonde Stand
- Morgan Stanly
- Wainaina Ireri Advocates, Nairobi, Kenya
- St. Nick’s Alliance
- Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC)
- Heritage Foundation Academy
- Make a Play Foundation
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
- Corder Lab
- GSK
- NASA Langly Research Center
- Ballet for all kids (84)
Student Testimonials
“During my internship in the neurological intensive care unit, I was able to make a positive impact on my patients’ hospital stays by being there for them during their difficult times. I’ve been thanked numerous times by patients and their families for the care that I provided them, and it means so much to me to know that I’ve made a difference in their lives. It makes me excited to pursue this career and have this positive impact everyday!”
“This summer as a student nurse intern, I was able to be more hands on with my patients performing a wide range skills. Coming into the hospital not knowing a single person but being welcomed by everyone I met. I was appreciative of all the actions they took to guide me and teach me during this time.”
“My most meaningful experience during my internship was meeting someone who had once been an intern at the same firm. Hearing their story and learning how far they had come since being in my shoes was incredibly inspiring. We shared similar aspirations regarding graduate school, and they even connected me with people at the firm. Overall, it was an inspirational conversation, especially hearing from someone who had once been in my position, and they personally reach out to chat.”
“I think that the entire experience was particularly enriching, with each day offering new challenges and learning opportunities which have contributed to my growth as a researcher. Learning from and collaborating with knowledgeable mentors and established experts in this field at Penn have allowed me to deepen my understanding in a way that was supplemental and enriching to my classroom-learning.”
“I had the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds while tackling complex challenges and gaining invaluable insights. My experience has been both intellectually stimulating and personally rewarding, and I am incredibly grateful for the support and mentorship I received.”
“I am incredibly grateful for this internship, where I have been able to explore my passion for the beauty and retail industries, while simultaneously strengthening my interests and knowledge in marketing and strategy. I have realized that I would like to continue exploring marketing and strategy in other areas aside from consumer goods, such as financial services or travel.”
“My summer experience has influenced the way I envision my future career. I was assisting in research within the field of pediatric brain tumors. I learned about new clinical studies, treatment for tumors, and the importance of data storage/collection. Personally, I always knew I wanted to be a physician and work in the medial field, this experience has broadened my interests into the field of neurosurgery/science.”
“I've always wanted to work in the field of medicine, and this summer research experience has really solidified this aspiration. I also discovered how enjoyable it is to work with children, and I am leaning towards working with this age group in the future!”
