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Career Services Summer Funding

There are a variety of funding sources across Penn for professional pursuits over the summer. We encourage you to check some of highlighted resources below.

Career Services Summer FundingCareer Services offers summer funding to eligible students to pursue internships and other summer work opportunities. Check out our FAQs and read more about eligibility and application guidelines.
Other Penn Sources of FundingBesides Career Services, there are multiple sources of funding throughout Penn available to support students with summer and some post-grad opportunities.
Non-Penn (External) Sources of FundingThere are multiple funding sources outside of Penn available to support students with summer and some post-grad opportunities.
Tips for Applying for FundingReview these best practices before submitting any application for funding to improve your chances for funding success.
Financial WellnessWhether you are receiving a one-time financial award from Penn or getting paid every week from your internship, it is important to learn how to use your money wisely. Check out these guides on budgeting, banking, debt, and investing from Financial Wellness @ Penn!

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My Summer in the Lampson Lab

Published on November 15, 2022

Srikar Yelamarthy, COL ’24, Warrington, PA

Over the summer I had the opportunity to work in the Lampson Lab and conduct research in the field of cell biology. The lab focuses on the cell biology of meiotic drive in mammals, …

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A Summer at CHOP

Published on November 8, 2022

Ashley Santaniello, COL ’23, Moscow, ID

This summer, I had the opportunity to work under Dr. Shih-Shan Lang Chen at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Neurosurgery department’s research division. Dr. Chen is an attending neurosurgeon in the Division …

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Is It Dark In Here?: Tracking Melanosomal Proteins

Published on November 4, 2022

Abetzi Vazquez Ochoa, COL ’25, Houston, Texas

This summer, I was lucky enough to work in the Marks Lab of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, where I explored the different variants of …

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A Summer in Pediatric Neurosurgery

Published on November 1, 2022

Jimmy Bianchi, COL ’24, Scranton, PA

Prior to attending Penn, I had always aspired to attend medical school. However, I was both intimidated and excited by the vast array of professions one could pursue. During my second year at Penn, …

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Understanding Health Systems in Pittsburgh

Published on October 14, 2022

Luisa Fernandez, COL ’23, Philadelphia, PA

This summer I spent eight weeks working as a Research Assistant at Magee Womens Research Institute (MWRI) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was part of their Student Summer Internship Program and was one of 8 …

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RealArts@Penn Internship PrizeShare This: Share RealArts@Penn Internship Prize on TwitterShare RealArts@Penn Internship Prize on LinkedinShare RealArts@Penn Internship Prize on Facebook
RealArts@Penn offers an internship prize specifically designed to help with costs associated with unpaid & underpaid internships in a creative …

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Annunity.org – Women & Financial LiteracyShare This: Share Annunity.org – Women & Financial Literacy on TwitterShare Annunity.org – Women & Financial Literacy on LinkedinShare Annunity.org – Women & Financial Literacy on Facebook
Managing money in the midst of life’s other priorities is no easy task. Women of all ages and backgrounds struggle …

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VPUL Emergency and Opportunity FundShare This: Share VPUL Emergency and Opportunity Fund on TwitterShare VPUL Emergency and Opportunity Fund on LinkedinShare VPUL Emergency and Opportunity Fund on Facebook
Any enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or professional student is potentially eligible for this financial assistance. Students do not need to identify …

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Career Services YouTube ChannelShare This: Share Career Services YouTube Channel on TwitterShare Career Services YouTube Channel on LinkedinShare Career Services YouTube Channel on Facebook
Recorded webinars, workshops, student stories and live events!

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Sample Summer Funding ApplicationShare This: Share Sample Summer Funding Application on TwitterShare Sample Summer Funding Application on LinkedinShare Sample Summer Funding Application on Facebook
To submit your application for Career Services summer funding, please upload your application materials in a single PDF document and …

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Summer Research and Internship Funding for Highly Aided StudentsShare This: Share Summer Research and Internship Funding for Highly Aided Students on TwitterShare Summer Research and Internship Funding for Highly Aided Students on LinkedinShare Summer Research and Internship Funding for Highly Aided Students on Facebook
Highly Aided students are eligible to receive up to $4,000 in funding for unpaid or underpaid internship or research opportunities …

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