Resources

Harvard University Asia Center

John K. Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies

Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies

Korea Institute

Harvard-Yenching Institute

The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

The East Asian Legal Studies Program

Japan

The Reischauer Institute coordinates the Harvard College Japan Summer Internship Program.  Since 1988, over 400 Harvard College students have worked in consulting and financial firms, on the campuses of top Japanese universities, in the offices of parliamentary members and NGOs, in leading science labs, and even in a propeller factory, a hotel bakery, and an antiquarian bookstore. Internships last 8 weeks or longer, usually from early June until early August.  Preference is given to students enrolled in Japanese language courses and to first-time Japan internship holders. RIJS also curates a list of other recommended internships and programs in Japan.

Korea

Korea Institute Summer Internships in Korea 
This successful internship program will take place between late June and mid-August. As interns, students learn about Korean culture while living and working in Seoul. Undergraduate students from all years of study and all concentrations will be considered. However, very strong preference will be given to returning Harvard students. Internships require significant background in the Korean language (at least 2 years), with a minimum requirement of conversational fluency and higher levels of fluency much preferred. Currently, placements are with the CJ Corporation.  Please check the KI Internship webpage for specific internship details and updates. 

China

Embark on a transformative journey with the Harvard China Student Internship Program (HCSIP), an eight-week immersive experience placing Harvard undergraduates in corporations, NGOs, and multinational companies across Greater China. HCSIP blends cultural exploration with professional development, offering internships in diverse industries. The program includes a week-long field trip, connecting students with cultural institutions, entrepreneurs, and academics. With a legacy since 2008, HCSIP has become Harvard's largest summer internship initiative. More details can be found on the program website above.

Other Internship & Research Assistantship Opportunities & Funding

HKS Institute of Politics Director's Internship Program 
HKS Institute of Politics Summer Stipend Program
Korea Institute Undergraduate Research Assistantship
Mahindra Center Undergraduate Internships 
Presidential Public Service Fellowship
Radcliffe Research Partnerships (RRP Program)
Weatherhead Center Undergraduate Research Assistantships to Faculty Associates

Travel Grants for Research, Internships, or Language Study

AATJ Study Abroad Bridging Scholarships for American undergrads studying in Japan for a semester or academic year
Asia Center Funding Opportunities
Boren Scholarships  (fund summer study abroad for STEM concentrators, term-time for other concentrators, in exchange for one year of public service post-grad)
Critical Language Scholarships provide full funding for intensive instruction in languages critical to national security 
David Rockefeller International Experience Grant
Fairbank Center Funding for Undergraduates
Freeman-ASIA Awards 
Fund for Education Abroad for students underrepresented in U.S. study abroad population
Gilman Scholarship (includes Federal employment opportunities for Gilman alumni)
Gilman-McCain Scholarship for Military Families
Gilman Critical Need Language Award (supplemental add-on to Gilman scholarship)
Gilman STEM Supplemental Award (supplemental add-on to Gilman scholarship)
Go Overseas Scholarships (scholarship/funding database)
Henry Rosovsky Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (can also propose winter research if conducting thesis research)
Huayu Enrichment Scholarship for Mandarin language study in Taiwan
Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) Summer Funding
MCS Funding for Internships Outside the US
Office of International Education (OIE) Non-Harvard Summer Study Abroad Program Funding
Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF)
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships for undergrads or post-grads studying at a Japanese University for one or more years
Korea Institute Funding and Fellowships
Kenneth I. Juster Fellowship for Research and Travel for international relations & related topics
Luce Scholars Internship Program
Reischauer Institute Grants
Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability Summer Research Grants (for research in climate, sustainability, or the environment)
Sydney M. Williams Jr. Traveling Fund for Visual Art 
Weatherhead Center Summer Travel Grants for thesis research on international affairs

General Research or Project Funding

Harvard College Research Program (HCRP)
The Open Gate: a Fund for Gay and Lesbian Life at Harvard University for student & faculty research grants, events, screenings, publications, etc.
Projects for Peace
Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability Summer Research Grants (for research in climate, sustainability, or the environment)
Udall Scholarship for commitment to environmental work or Native American health care

Employment

Student Employment Office
Crimson Career Closet (No-cost professional clothing rentals)

Student Prizes

Namhi Kim Wagner Korean Language Award
Noma-Reischauer Prize
Tazuko Ajiro Monane Prize 
Taiwan Undergraduate Essay Prize

Post-Graduation Funding

Beinecke Scholarships for graduate study in the arts, humanities, social sciences (Junior applicants only)
Blakemore Freeman Language Fellowships for advanced language study
Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships
Alex G. Booth Fellowship (graduating seniors only)
Harry S. Truman Scholarship for graduate study in government/public service (Junior applicants only)
Fulbright Scholarships
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships for undergrads or post-grads studying at a Japanese University for one or more years
Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Fellowship (graduating seniors only)
Postgraduate Traveling Fellowships (graduating seniors only)
Yenching Academy Scholarship for MA in China Studies, Peking University
Schwarzman Scholarship for MA in China Studies, Tsinghua University
Taiwan Scholarship Program supporting bachelor, master, or doctoral degrees in Taiwan

Advice for Working with Faculty Mentors (URAF)

Academic Resource Center at Harvard University

Department Pedagogy Fellow

Harvard College Writing Center

Quick Guide on Citation Style for Chinese, Japanese and Korean Sources (Yale)

Student's Guide to Writing in East Asian Studies

Undergraduate Research Ambassadors