{"id":573,"date":"2019-07-24T17:50:13","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T21:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/?page_id=573"},"modified":"2026-04-06T09:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:55:56","slug":"funding-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/gain-experience\/funding-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding for Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Overview of  opportunity funding at Clark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark has many opportunities for funding for internships, research, and projects. More information about the types of funding opportunities available to Clark students, along with application instructions and deadlines, can be found below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Potential required documentation and considerations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I Need to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please refer to individual award information (found in the drop-down sections below) for further information on what each award application requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> For awards listed under \u201cOther Funding Opportunities,\u201d please apply directly to those departments via the information provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Assumption of Risk Waiver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This waiver<\/a> must be completed for all awards received through the Centralized Application Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institutional Review Board (IRB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are utilizing human subjects, please check the information regarding the Institutional Review Board (IRB) through the Clark University Office of Sponsored Programs and Research<\/a>. All funding applications requiring IRB review need to secure preliminary approval before applying for funding. See the IRB website for IRB application timelines and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internship Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We encourage all students interested in applying for internship funding to schedule an advising session with a career advisor through Handshake<\/a>. If you have any further questions about these internship funding opportunities, contact the Career Connections Center at opportunityfunding@clarku.edu<\/a> before starting the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding for opportunities is available to undergraduate Clark students in good academic standing, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Students who identify as International Students<\/strong> are required to complete Curricular Practical Training (CPT).  CPT authorization is required for all work experience for academic credit or to fulfill an internship requirement, whether paid or unpaid. Please review the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) website<\/a> for further information and to complete a CPT request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Abroad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please connect with the Study Abroad Office to better understand the current Clark-sponsored opportunity and international travel restrictions at studyabroad@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply here<\/a> for funding through the centralized application. Application cycles vary depending on the funding award.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internship Funding (All Majors)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Experiential Learning Award<\/summary>\n

Clark undergraduate students are able to apply for Experiential Learning funding for a secured, unpaid internship or research experience during the fall and spring semesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This funded internship opportunity is open to first years, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and continuing seniors who plan to complete an unpaid internship or research experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deadline to apply for this award is February 20. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete information about this award and application instructions are here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact the Career Connections Center at opportunityfunding@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Barth Internship Award<\/summary>\n

Thanks to the generosity of the Theodore Barth Foundation, this award offers six Clark undergraduate students up to a $3,500 stipend to support unpaid, summer internships in the nonprofit sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This funded internship opportunity is open to first years, sophomores, juniors, and continuing seniors (graduating in December) who plan to complete an unpaid summer internship at a nonprofit organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The priority deadline to apply for this award is April 15. <\/strong>Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are expended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete information about this award and application instructions are here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact the Career Connections Center at opportunityfunding@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply using the red Apply Here<\/strong> button at the top of this webpage.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

ClarkCONNECT Summer Internship Program<\/summary>\n

The ClarkCONNECT Summer Internship Award offers financial assistance, up to $5,000, to students pursuing unpaid or low-paying summer internships. The ClarkCONNECT Summer Internship Award is funded by the generosity of Clark alumni, family, and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This funded internship opportunity is open to first years, sophomores, juniors, continuing seniors (graduating in December), and seniors enrolled in a 5th year program, who plan to complete an unpaid or low-paying summer internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students must secure a Clark alumni mentor for the duration of the internship. <\/strong>Please download the award description for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The priority deadline to apply for this award is April 15.<\/strong> Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are expended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete information about this award and application instructions are here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact the Career Connections Center at opportunityfunding@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply using the red Apply Here<\/strong> button at the top of this webpage.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Lois & Robert Green Summer Internship Award<\/summary>\n

The Lois and Robert Green Summer Internship provides funding for a student completing an internship in the city of Worcester and is open to all continuing undergraduates. The award provides up to $2,400 in funding. Students in the Urban Studies concentration receive priority in funding decisions and are strongly recommended to apply. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact Steven Moon (smoon@clarku.edu). Information about the award, including required materials for applications, can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply using the red Apply Here<\/strong> button at the top of this webpage.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Atupem \u201982 International Internship Award in Memory of Gary S. Poor, Former Admissions Director<\/summary>\n

Atupem \u201982 International Internship Award in Memory of Gary S. Poor, Former Admissions Director, offers financial assistance of $2,500 to one student pursuing an unpaid summer internship. This student must be a member of the Clark Global Scholars program (regardless of country of origin), and\/or a citizen of Ghana or another African nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This internship opportunity is open to first years, sophomores, juniors, and continuing seniors (graduating in December) who plan to complete an unpaid summer internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The priority deadline for this application is April 15<\/strong>. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are expended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete information about this award and application instructions are here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact the Career Connections Center at opportunityfunding@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply using the red Apply Here<\/strong> button at the top of this webpage.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Major\/Minor Specific Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Harrington Fellowship Program (Political Science Major or Minor)<\/summary>\n

The Harrington Fellowship Program funds research and\/or unpaid internships related to politics, public policy, or service. Applications for up to $2,500 awards are open to political science majors and minors with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA; applicants must be continuing students who have completed two semesters at Clark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for Fellowships to support Spring Semester projects are due by noon on November 15<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for Fellowships to support Summer or Fall Semester projects are due by noon on April 15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact the Political Science department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download detailed application guidelines here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Jeremy R. Hastings \u201901 Award in Political Science<\/summary>\n

The Jeremy R. Hastings \u201901 Award in Political Science<\/strong> provides funding to support students carrying out an independent research project or doing an unpaid internship.  The internship or research project could take place over the course of one semester or over the summer.  Awards range from $500 to $5000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for Awards to support Summer or Fall Semester internships or projects are due by noon on April 1<\/strong>5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications should be submitted to the Political Science Department Managerial Secretary, Judith Barton at jbarton@clarku.edu and to your faculty sponsor at their Clark email address.
You may also email the Political Science Department Chair if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

History Department Internship Stipend Program<\/summary>\n

The History Department is able to offer up to three Clark undergraduates funds to support a summer internship in public history or in history fields beyond the academy. The internship must be unpaid, or paid so little that the student cannot undertake it. Each student will receive funds up to $5,000. This award is open only to Clark history majors. Students granted this award will be required to write a two- to three-page reflection paper at the end of their internship and participate in Fall Fest or Academic Spree day during the academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility requirements and application instructions are here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deadline for this application is April 15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact the History department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply using the Apply Here<\/strong> button at the top of this webpage.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Harrison Mackler \u201907 Summer Research Award (Biology, Biochemistry Majors)<\/summary>\n

Thanks to a generous donation from Harrison Mackler \u201907, Clark University is able to offer one or more Clark rising juniors or rising seniors up to $2,500 to support a summer research project in biology or biochemistry. This funded opportunity is open to rising juniors or seniors with a biology or biochemistry major completing summer research working with a Clark faculty member in the field or in their laboratory. Alternatively, they may pursue an independent research project in biology or biochemistry under the supervision of a Clark faculty member. Students are not eligible to receive more than one Harrison Mackler \u201907 Research award during their time at Clark. The research or project must be secured before the application deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply by midnight on March 13<\/strong>. Apply using the Apply Here<\/strong> button at the top of this webpage. For complete information about this award and application instructions, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact Natalia Serna in the Biology Department, NSerna@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Peter J. Condakes Research Fellowship (Geography, GES, ES Majors)<\/summary>\n

The Peter J. Condakes Research Fellowship supports undergraduate students who have an interest in environmental concerns and are conducting summer research with a geography faculty member. This fellowship is open to continuing undergraduate majors in geography, global environmental studies, and environmental science majors (earth system science track only). The recipients of this fellowship will receive a stipend of up to $1,500 to support a summer research project. Applicants must have already completed GEOG 141 at the time of applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to apply: To apply for this award, you first need to discuss your research idea with a geography faculty member who is willing to work with you over the upcoming summer. Upon faculty approval, you may then complete an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following materials will be required along with the application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n