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Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness Summer Internship Program

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Each year the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness, located at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, holds a summer internship program. This program is a paid opportunity that offers training and support to a future generation of scholars interested in studying (1) the linkages between physical, social, and mental health, and (2) the translation of science related to these linkages to inform policy and practice. Students will be placed with Center researchers and affiliates scientists working on projects related to the Center’s mission. 

Internship dates: Monday, June 8 – Friday, August 14, 2026
Time commitment: 20 hours per week for 10 weeks
Compensation: Paid, not for academic credit
Location: In-person in Boston
 

Eligibility:
• Full-time enrollment at a US college or university during application and fall 2026
• Open to rising undergraduate seniors, master’s, and doctoral students in relevant public health fields
• Interest in research aligned with the Center’s mission on positive health, well-being, and health equity
• International students need valid CPT/OPT for April 2026 and an SSN (or proof of application)
• Research experience preferred but not required

Application Materials: CV, transcript, 200‑word research/academic experience statement, and 250‑word statement of interest. 

If you move to the interview stage, we will request a letter of recommendation to be emailed by a mentor/advisor to Senior Communications Coordinator Ayla Fudala at afudala@hsph.harvard.edu within one week of notification. Please plan accordingly.   

Application deadline: Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Interviews: early to mid-March 2026
Decisions: mid‑April 2026
Questions: centerhealthhappiness@hsph.harvard.edu

More Information: For the full internship description, please visit our website here: https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/health-happiness/summer-internship-program/

How to Apply: To apply for the internship program, please fill out the application form and upload the required documents here:  https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvGpLTgTeZXZIbk 

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