Program for Research in Markets & Organizations (PRIMO)

A 10-week summer research program for undergraduates to work closely with Harvard Business School faculty on projects spanning business strategy, innovation, social media, private equity and related topics. Participants join the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village community and take part in faculty lectures, professional development workshops, presentation opportunities, and social events. The program includes campus housing, a partial board plan, and a modest research stipend. Projects are mentored by HBS faculty and may involve doctoral students as junior mentors.

Harvard campus housing, partial board plan (meals), modest research stipend, access to research resources at HBS, enrichment activities including faculty lectures and professional development workshops, presentation opportunities, and free use of Harvard athletic facilities.

Open to continuing students (rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors) in good standing at a 4-year undergraduate institution in the United States; international students enrolled at a US institution are eligible. Recent graduates, participants from institutions outside the United States, and those with graduate degrees are not eligible.

Apply via the HBS applicant portal/PhDConnect or the HBS doctoral program application links provided on the PRIMO page; shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in February 2026 and offers extended in March 2026.