Harvard College Korea Summer Internship Program

Harvard College Korea Summer Internship Program- Subject to Change or Cancellation
Date of Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 by 5pm ET

10.20.25 CJ Cultural Foundation has made a few edits to the internship opportunity description. Please see below.

10.2.25 The CJ Cultural Foundation internship is confirmed for summer 2026. Please check back to see an updated internship description in the next few weeks.

9.29.25: The CJ ENM internship is confirmed for summer 2026. As of right now, the team would be the Film Overseas Planning and Production Team. However, the actual department/team may change. Please stay tuned for possible updates on the CJ ENM Team. 

9.25.25: CJ CheilJedang will not be offered in 2026. Please continue to check back for further updates, as the other internships to be offered are not yet confirmed for summer 2026.

9.10.25: Please continue to check back for updates, as internships to be offered are not yet confirmed for summer 2026.
 
Please Note: All programs and opportunities are subject to change and/or cancellation. All support related to travel is contingent upon Harvard University guidelines and safety protocols before, during and after travel. Please see the Harvard Global Support Services website for travel support.

This is an opportunity for Harvard undergraduate students only.

2026 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: June 25-August 19, 2026   
Dates may NOT be moved forward or back according to individual schedules.

Korea Institute Summer Internships in Korea

This successful internship program will take place between late June and mid-August. If selected, the Korea Institute (KI) will provide interns $6000 for relevant expenses. (IE: Interns will pay for their own airfare, living expenses and dormitory fees from the KI award. Housing will be in a dorm and dorm fees must be paid in-person by the student from your KI award directly to Ewha. Directions to come from Ewha. Students must arrange and purchase their own airline ticket.) 

As interns, students learn about Korean culture while living and working in Seoul. Since 2005, the Program has commonly placed interns in various fields. 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.

Housing is in a secure, comfortable dormitory at a local Korean University (Ewha Womans University). http://dmtrygr.ewha.ac.kr/  Ordinarily, interns are more programmatically independent than students on study abroad and for-credit programs. The KI requires all Korea-bound Harvard students attend a general pre-departure orientation in early May.

KI Internship Application Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 by 5pm ET.  Application will be available on CARAT https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/, Harvard's web-based centralized application tool, listed under Korea Institute-Summer Internship Program. 

Internships are subject to change.

Examples of Past Korea Summer Internship Organizations: [Always Subject to Change]
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BUSINESS:
CJ Corporation and its various business affiliates
CJ-Harvard Internship at CJ ENM  [CJ Entertainment and Merchandising]
Student will be assigned to a department related to the film industry, and will perform tasks such as identifying major issues and competitors in the film industry, and planning strategies.

CJ ENM Organization Overview
CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment) is a South Korean entertainment and retail company founded in 2011.  CJ ENM was established as a result of the merger in July 2018 of two CJ Group subsidiaries, CJ ENM and CJ O Shopping to become CJ ENM, the first global convergent content and commerce company in Korea to lead the world. The Entertainment Division is the forefront of setting cultural trends as the South Korea's largest media content business operator with entertainments channels of various genres. The businesses focuses are film, drama, music and so on. CJ ENM focuses on making each moment of life unique and original for all viewers around the globe by presenting carefully created and selected contents.

• CJ ENM intern daily/weekly working hours : Mon~Fri / 09:00 ~ 18:00 (Korean time)
• CJ ENM Location : 66, Sangamsan-ro Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea 03926

[ Film) Overseas Planning and Production Team ] CJ ENM Intern Responsibilities include:
• Assisting in script review and creating coverage
• Researching and Creating film data (e.g. Box Office Comparables and etc.)
• Researching trends related to global film planning, investment, and production
• Other Film Industry-Based Overall Trend Survey 
• Assisting in managing our internal database for script/director/writer submission

[ Film) Overseas Planning and Production Team ] CJ ENM Intern Qualifications/Requirements include:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required (Fluency in korean non-essential. Very strong preference will be given to returning Harvard students who have a significant background in the Korean language (at least 2 years), with a minimum requirement of conversational fluency and higher levels of fluency much preferred.)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse personalities
• Basic understanding of the Film industry
• Excellent skills in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Interested in Korean culture and movies
• Must be a movie lover

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CJ-Harvard Summer Internship at the CJ Cultural Foundation
CJ Group is a global lifestyle company established in 1953 and is currently a major force in expanding K-Culture around the world. CJ Cultural Foundation was established in 2006 to promote cultural diversity and support emerging creatives. The Foundation has enriched Korea’s cultural landscape by supporting young artists in the spheres of music, filmmaking and musical theatre. The Foundation aims to contribute to a balanced creative ecosystem by discovering and supporting young artists in diverse genres. We are seeking a self-motivated intern to conduct research in support of our programs and activities. The position is best occupied by someone with a strong interest in arts and culture, particularly in non-mainstream music and film. 
Please note: the CJ Cultural Foundation works with non-mainstream, independent musicians and filmmakers.

CJ Foundation Intern Responsibilities:
• Conducting in-depth market research and analysis on non-mainstream arts and culture (i.e. indie music, short films etc.) in the US and beyond.
• Assisting events related to CJ Cultural Foundation’s activities.
• CJ Foundation working hours: 6 hours per day, 4 days per week, to allow intern to best experience Korea both in the workplace and beyond.
• CJ Foundation Location: CJ CheilJedang Center. 330 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04560

CJ Foundation Required qualifications:
• Strong interest in arts and culture, particularly in non-mainstream music and film. 
• Cross-cultural competency and adaptability, with the ability to work collaboratively in a culturally unfamiliar environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various social settings.
 

CJ Foundation Preferred qualifications:
• Pursuing a degree in Music, Film, and/or similar entertainment- and media-related fields.
• Extracurricular experience in music, film, musical and/or musical theatre.
• Interest in non-profit setting and commitment to contributing positively to society.
• Basic understanding of Korean preferred but not required. However, very strong preference will be given to returning Harvard students who have a significant background in the Korean language (at least 2 years), with a minimum requirement of conversational fluency and higher levels of fluency much preferred.

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Former reflections from past CJ summer internships:
2025 CJ ENM Intern Reflection-In Seo Yeo, '26 at CJ ENM
2025 CJ CheilJedang Intern Reflection-Catie Lee, '27 at CJ CheilJedang
2025 CJ Cultural Foundation Intern Reflection-Sally Williams, '27 at CJ Cultural Foundation
2024 CJ Cultural Foundation Reflection-Theresa Lee, '26 at CJ Cultural Foundation
2024 CJ ENM Intern Reflection-Aaron Arlanza, '26 at CJ ENM-Film Overseas Planning and Production Team

Application Instructions:

The following amounts are estimated (not actual). Costs may be higher or lower. Here are suggested amounts when filling out the CARAT Budget: Airfare $2500, Living Expenses/Meals $1500, Dorm Costs $1500, Subway/Bus $500=Total $6000

KI Summer Internship Application Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 on CARAT by 5pm ET.

After entering your info for this application into CARAT https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/ .  You must also upload the Harvard College Korea Summer Internship Program 2026 Application Form pages 1 & 2 (PDF attachment below), your CV/Resume, an unofficial transcript from my.harvard & a Statement of Purpose. **If choosing to use the FILLABLE PDF form below, DOWNLOAD a copy of the FILLABLE PDF to your computer before filling it in, then re-name it. If you complete the form in a browser, the data will NOT be saved and it will be blank.** Or you may use the non-fillable PDF, handwrite in your answers and then please scan/upload into CARAT.

  • Korea Institute-Summer Internship Program Application will be available on CARAT https://carat.fas.harvard.edu, Harvard's web-based centralized application tool, listed under Korea Institute-Summer Internship Program
  • Your CV/Resume (1 page max)
  • Personal statement - Applicants are asked to compose a personal statement of approximately 500-750 words. The statement should make the case for the applicant’s suitability for the program and elaborate on what skills he or she would contribute to the organization. Students´expectations of the internship experience should be stated, as well as how the internship relates to their overall experience as a student at Harvard College. Please be clear on which specific KI summer internship opportunity you are interested in and why. Please tell us your first choice and why.
  • Unofficial Transcript From my.harvard--In order to upload your transcript as a PDF, please go to my.harvard to print a copy of your transcript, scan it as a PDF, and upload.
  • Letter of recommendation from your faculty advisor, from a faculty member who knows you well, or House Tutor Recommendation letters may be uploaded directly into CARAT by faculty recommender, a proxy or emailed directly (in PDF format) to the KI Coordinator, cglover@fas.harvard.edu, by the deadline.
  • You must also have your recommender denote which specific KI program/grant you are applying to.   
  • You must be in good academic standing to apply.
  • Finalists will be contacted for an interview.
  • It is expected that if awarded a KI Summer Internship, upon return, you will volunteer when asked to talk about your experience to interested students at various KI and possible other information sessions, panels, student fairs etc, throughout the fall.
  • For any KI Internship Program/application questions, please contact: Catherine Glover
  • Decisions emailed in March. This opportunity is in Round B.

 *NOTE: If you are experiencing CARAT technical difficulties (e.g., receive error messages, find yourself unable to submit an application despite having passed all validation checks), please email HUIT Support at ithelp@harvard.edu or call 617-495-7777 well before the deadline.*

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Harvard College Summer Funding Policy 2026

https://oue.fas.harvard.edu/experiential-learning/summer-funding/

Harvard College prioritizes the wide distribution of Summer funding to ensure that as many undergraduate students as possible can have a meaningful summer experience.

For funded Summer 2026 experiences, students may only apply Harvard University funding to one Summer experience*, regardless of duration of time (ex. only four weeks or a part-time effort). Co-funding between multiple sources of funding is discouraged and only permitted if the funding jointly supports the same Summer experience.  

Once a student accepts an award from any Harvard office, it is binding. The student will automatically be removed from consideration for other Harvard-funded opportunities.  

Exceptions to the Summer Funding Policy are uncommon and will be reviewed on an individual basis; students should send exception requests to the Director of Summer Funding Opportunities at summerfunding@fas.harvard.edu. All exceptions will be approved by the Summer Funding Opportunities Office. 

Failure to adhere to the Harvard College Summer funding policy may result in a student being referred to the Administrative Board or Honor Council. 

* The only recognized deviation from the Summer Funding Policy applies to students conducting senior thesis research. Students in this specific situation may apply Harvard University funding to two different opportunities, given that one source of funding supports thesis research and that the dates of the two opportunities in question do not overlap. Thesis researchers in this case may still apply to multiple sources of research funding to enable potential co-funding opportunities.