Prioritizing the public in public service
An internship in a congressional district office gives senior an appreciation for the complexities of governing.
Student Support Levels for Summer 2026
We are delighted to announce that student stipend levels will be increasing in Summer 2026. Students who are awarded a UR Summer Fellowship will be eligible for up to $5300 for ten weeks of faculty-mentored summer research or work in an un-paid or low-paid internship.
The amount of the awards will be made according to the number of hours spent in the fellowship at the rate of $13.25/hour. The minimum number of hours is 240 over the course of six weeks; the maximum is 400. For example:
- 400 hours = $5300
- 320 hours = $4240
- 240 hours = $3180
Powerful Experiences
Every continuing, full-time, degree-seeking University of Richmond undergraduate student in good standing in the School of Arts & Sciences, Robins School of Business, or Jepson School of Leadership is eligible for funding of up to $5,300 for one approved summer research or internship experience before they graduate. Through eight different programs, UR Summer Fellowships offer students the opportunity to pursue the research or internship experience that best complements their academic pursuits — in any field of endeavor, and in any part of the world.
UR Summer Fellowships offer students powerful experiences that complement Richmond’s rigorous academics. Through faculty-mentored research experiences, students pursue original intellectual discovery while also gaining the laboratory, field, or archival experience needed to secure admission and fellowships to top graduate programs. Summer internships challenge students to apply what they’ve learned in new settings while obtaining the experience necessary to pursue their professional goals.
Features
A barrier island serves as a living, breathing classroom
An internship with Assateague Island National Seashore taps into senior’s interest in hands-on learning.
UR Now: Student Experience
UR senior returns to her roots, medicine, and meaning
A healthcare internship in Nepal helped Sanskriti Basnyat deepen her commitment to a future as a doctor grounded in compassion and cultural understanding.
Weighing the scales of justice
Presidential Scholars explore America’s commitment to justice through internships with the Virginia Poverty Law Center and the Legal Aid Society.