Guide for Summer 2019
Princeton University offers a wide range of summer opportunities for students, with programmes catering to various interests and academic pursuits. Here are some of the notable summer programmes available at the university.
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program is a fully-funded initiative designed for high-achieving, low-income juniors interested in journalism. Participants learn from real reporters, build writing skills, and receive college preparation support at no cost. This programme is unique as it offers underrepresented students a chance to experience Princeton’s academic environment during the summer.
For those seeking international experiences, Princeton's International Internship Program (IIP) offers hundreds of 8-week unpaid international internships all over the world. Deadline for applications is December 5th. The Princeton in France programme matches students with jobs in France to build their language skills, also with a deadline of December 5th.
The Streickers International Fellows Program allows students to design their own international internship with a host organization of their choice. Deadlines for applications are January 14th and March 25th. Princeton in Portugal (Portuguese), Princeton in Ishikawa (Japanese), Princeton in St. Petersburg (Russian), Princeton in Spain (Spanish), and Princeton in Argentina (Spanish) all have deadlines that vary, with some yet to be announced.
For students interested in research, the Office of Undergraduate Research - Student Initiated Internships (OURSIP) provides grants to first year students and sophomores who have independently secured or designed an unpaid faculty-mentored research internship over the summer. The deadline for applications is March 4th (priority) to April 1st (final). Testimonials from students attest to the valuable research experiences they've gained through OURSIP.
The John C. Bogle Fellowship offers two deadlines: February 22nd and March 25th. This fellowship provides funding for students to design their own summer internship experience in civic service, with the award being $4500. The Guggenheim Internships in Criminal Justice offer New York City internships in criminal justice and non-profit organizations, with a deadline of February 15th.
Global Seminars offer six-week long seminar courses led by Princeton Faculty in unique locations abroad. The deadline for applications is December 14th. The Princeton Start-Up Immersion Program (PSIP) offers 8-10 week internships at startups in Tel Aviv, New York, and Shanghai. The deadline for applications is December 1st.
For those looking to improve their language skills, Princeton offers four- to six-week language programmes in China, France, Germany, Ishikawa, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and Tanzania. Deadlines for these programmes vary, with some yet to be announced.
Lastly, the ReMatch+ Summer Program requires students to find a mentor in the fall through ReMatch events and apply for the summer program by February 11th. CIEE Study Abroad offers study abroad opportunities with varying deadlines.
For a full list of summer opportunities beyond those mentioned here, it is recommended to check the official Princeton University website or their pre-college program listings.
A student looking for a blend of education, self-development, and international exposure might be interested in the Princeton Summer Journalism Program, followed by the Streickers International Fellows Program, allowing them to design an international internship tailored to their interests. On the other hand, a student wishing to focus on research could apply for the Office of Undergraduate Research - Student Initiated Internships (OURSIP) to secure an unpaid faculty-mentored research internship during the summer. Meanwhile, for those enthusiastic about improving their language skills, Princeton offers language programmes in various countries like France, Germany, China, and Tanzania, among others with varying deadlines.
