Funding Internships

Internships supported by the Berry Center offer life changing opportunities for students through work experience at some of the most respected organizations in the U.S. and overseas. In these professional settings, students gain real-world experience, career insights, and personal connections while contributing to the operations of their employers.

The Berry Center is an interdisciplinary academic program at Cornell focused on promoting economic, business, and public policy.  The program has funds available to support student internships under the 280 or 380 course descriptions.

General Guidelines 

• All internships projects must be for academic credit.
• The internship must be substantially related to economics, business, or public policy.
• Priority will be given to students undertaking unpaid internship.
• Funding recipients will be asked to submit digital photos of their participation in the internship and a weekly blog entry, as well as a summary report to the Berry Center at the conclusion of the internship, reflecting upon the experience and answering the following:
  
  1. Brief description of the internship
  2. How did Cornell prepare you for this internship
  3. What did you learn during this internship
  4. How will this internship influence your future plans
     

Selection will be based on the following criteria: