The HBS Global Initiative is anchored by a team based in Boston with over 65 staff sitting in key regions around the world to contribute to the school’s global strategy and research. We play a critical role in the School’s efforts to build a deep understanding of and expertise in global business practice and innovation. Each summer we host Harvard College interns to assist with the research and non-research activities of these teams. This provides students a wonderful opportunity to learn about both the work of Harvard Business School and business issues in a particular region.

Below is the information for summer 2021. Information for summer 2022 will be published later this year.

All internships for summer 2021 will be virtual. Please see details below and note that application deadlines may vary by location.

Click here to view Harvard University's Summer 2021 Funding Policy.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Job Description – 2 slots available
• Summer Stipend: $4,000
• Apply through CARAT
  
• Deadline: February 16, 2021
  
• Dates: Flexible
  
• Other: Excellent English writing skills, with preference for candidate with some experience with Arabic or Turkish.
  
• Main Contact: Anna Dellicker
  

Johannesburg, South Africa

• Job Description - 1 slot available
• Summer Stipend: $4,000
  
• Apply through the CARAT
• Deadline: February 16, 2021
  
• Dates: Flexible
  
• Other: No language requirement.
  
• Main Contact: Anna Dellicker
  

Mumbai, India

• Job Description - 2 slots available
• Summer Stipend: $4,000
• Apply through the South Asia Institute
• Deadline: February 5, 2021
  
• Dates: Flexible
  
• Other: No language requirement.
  
• Main Contact: Selmon Rafey
  

Paris, France

• Job Description – 2 slots available
• Summer Stipend: $4,000
• Apply through CARAT
• Deadline: February 16, 2021
  
• Dates: Flexible
  
• Other: No language requirement.
• Main Contact: Anna Dellicker

Shanghai, China

• Job Description – 1 slot available
• Summer Stipend: $4,000
• Apply through the Harvard China Fund (HCF)
• Deadline: February 26, 2021
  
• Dates: June 21 - August 13, 2021
  
• Other: As a part of the HCF summer internship program, Shanghai interns will take part in a one-week orientation at the start of the program (June 14-20). Preference for candidate with Chinese language skills.
• Main Contact: Lillian Wei