Applications
The application for the Summer Internship, Sociology Concentration, and Economics Concentration is open through Oct. 21. Within the application, you will select which of these you are applying for.
Learn more about the internship and concentrations, and hear from current PRFs at our Info Night on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 129 DeBartolo Hall. Food provided.
Below, you'll find application information for all PRF opportunities.
If the application you're interested in isn't open right now, we encourage you to complete an interest form to receive updates about future opportunities, upcoming events, and application deadlines.
Summer Internship
Application Timing: Open late September through late October
Who can apply?
- Notre Dame sophomores and juniors at the time of application
- Learn more on the Full-Time Summer Interships page before applying.
Open from Sept. 21 to Oct. 21, 2026.
Evidence-Based Poverty Alleviation Concentration in Economics
Application Timing: Open late September through late October
Who can apply?
- Sophomore economics and international economics majors (Applications from juniors will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
- Visit the Evidence-Based Poverty Alleviation Concentration page for curriculum details, course requirements, and frequently asked questions.
Open from Sept. 21 to Oct. 21, 2026.
Poverty Research and Social Action Concentration in Sociology
Application Timing: Open late September through late October
Who can apply?
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Sophomore sociology majors (Applications from juniors will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
Open from Sept. 21 to Oct. 21, 2026.
Poverty Research Community
Application Timing: Opens early each Spring semester
Who can apply?
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All Notre Dame undergraduate students
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The PRC is especially encouraged for first-year students and anyone interested in future internships or academic opportunities through PRF.
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Learn more on the Poverty Research Community page.
The link to apply will appear here when the application opens.