Internships & Research Abroad
Penn Global Documentary Institute in Kenya
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As a Penn student, you have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience interning or conducting research abroad through a wide range of Penn programs.
Whether you are seeking professional work experience to jump-start your career or an opportunity to explore your research interests under the guidance of experts in your field, a global internship or research abroad program allows you to develop skills, gain knowledge, and expand your network in a cross-cultural setting. Explore programs options below.
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The Global Research & Internship Program enhances your career potential through life-changing global work and research experience. This program offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to intern or conduct research with a variety of organizations and companies abroad for 8 to 12 weeks over the summer.
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The Penn Global Research Institutes provide outstanding undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to conduct research abroad alongside Penn faculty during the summer.
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Many Penn centers and academic departments offer internship and research abroad opportunities during the summer. As a participant in any of the Penn campus partner programs below, you will gain access to generous funding from Penn Abroad to offset travel expenses and support your experience abroad.