The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an 11-week immersive research experience connecting undergraduate students to mentors and researchers in the pursuit of scientific inquiry.

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This paid internship opportunity includes a $7,700 stipend, full room and board, and travel to/from Harvard Forest.

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Harvard Forest is located in the small town of Petersham, Massachusetts (1.5 hours west of Boston).

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HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Every fall, research mentors from Harvard Forest and collaborating institutions develop summer research project descriptions for students to choose from when they apply to the program.

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A research project is made up of a collaborative research team with multiple students and mentors, all working together to address an overarching research question.

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During the summer, our main goal is for participants to work within that larger context on their own project, building their skills and independence in the research process.

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The program culminates in a symposium of student presentations (explore 2022 Symposium abstracts).

• The Harvard Forest Summer Program is open to undergraduates from 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities.
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens. See FAQ for details.
• Harvard requires COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members. Information about this requirement and exceptions: https://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/