Cogsci Summer Internship Grant

Cognitive Science Summer Internship Grant Program

Application Opens January 17th!

In support of campus equity and inclusion goals, the Cognitive Science program is excited to provide the Summer Internship Grant. This grant will provide an opportunity for Cognitive Science majors who face financial, cultural, and other barriers to participate in summer internships that advance their career or academic interests. Grantees are responsible for finding an internship and covering expenses beyond the value of the grant.

Grant recipients will also be invited to participate in workshops and community-building events designed to provide support for a successful summer internship.  Topics may include:  Refining a Résumé and Cover Letter, How to Find Short-Term Housing, Budgeting Basics: Managing Groceries, Gas, and Fun!

How the CogSci Internship Grant Supports You

Students can apply for grants ranging from a few hundred dollars up to $5,000 based on financial need.

Financial need will be determined based on each student’s specific summer internship earnings and summer expenses. Grant recipients will submit a detailed budget sheet after they secure an internship.

Eligibility:

1. Must be a current Cognitive Science major at the time of application.

2. Student's expected graduation term (EGT) must be no earlier than the Fall semester following their summer internship.

3. Submit Internship Details, Budget Proposal and Exit Survey.

4. Internships must last at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of four weeks. Both paid and unpaid internships are eligible. Work experience opportunities can be internships, research positions, part-time jobs, or full-time jobs.

Selection Criteria:

1. Students will be selected based on the strength of their applications. Applicants may also be invited to a personal interview as part of the selection process.

Selection Process:

1. Complete and submit this application. It will be reviewed by the CogSci staff.

2. Top candidates will be contacted and may be invited to a personal interview.

3. The 2024-2025 cohort will be admitted mid to end March 2025.

How to Apply

Deadline: Friday, February 28th, 11:59 PM PST

Cogsci Summer Internship Grant Application 24-25 

Your application consists of three components. Acceptable document forms include PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG.

  1. Completed Google Form 
  2. Personal Statement (350-Word Max)
    1. Please describe your interest in the Cogsci Summer Internship Grant. Please include your background, courses and/or experiences that have prepared you to work in your preferred field, and what motivates you towards your career goals. 
  3. Resume  (1 page preferred)

Have Questions About the Application?

For questions, contact Meagan Mason meaganmason@berkeley.edu

The stipend enabled me to focus entirely on gaining technical experience, getting a taste of what a data science job might look like, rather than concerning myself with compensation. The stipend covered my housing expenses during the summer and allowed me to attend relevant technical conferences, broadening my professional network in the energy and climate sector.
Hanji Xu, CogSci Major, Fall 24 grad
The program provided essential support during my summer internship, enabling me to gain valuable experience in designing and developing accessible technology solutions for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The stipend was invaluable in covering my living expenses, which enabled me to dedicate my time fully to designing and developing this app.
CogSci Major Student, Spring 2026