Real-World Learning
Are there any theories or questions you’re eager to investigate? You can at F&M. The
cornerstone of our educational experience is students working and learning side-by-side
with faculty who want to help you test ideas — not just talk or read about them. Get valuable hands-on experience now and gain a competitive advantage in the job market
later. Internships allow you to explore fields and job functions of interest, building
your portfolio while shaping and inspiring your path in both expected and unexpected
ways. Off-campus study is an integral component of an F&M liberal arts education. Whether
it be a semester-long program, a summer internship, or a research project, these experiences
aren’t simply time away from campus; they’re meaningfully woven into your entire academic
journey.Research
Internships
Off-Campus Study
Fellowships
Eager to continue your academic and professional development across the globe? Fellowships offer often-funded experiential learning opportunities such as advanced study, research, internships, service, travel, and more. At F&M, you’ll find expert guidance and support in discovering and applying for fellowships.
Community-Based Learning
Community-based learning (CBL) links traditional classroom learning to real, hands-on experiences and learning in the larger community. CBL differs from voluntarism because students are prompted to intentionally reflect on their experiences and link their hands-on experience with their course’s readings and lectures. These activities provide students with experiences to test theories and ideas they learn in their course lectures and assignments. F&M’s Ware Institute frequently partners with F&M faculty to design a CBL course and find appropriate placements in the community for students.
Lancaster: F&M’s Learning Laboratory
The College’s proximity to downtown Lancaster fosters meaningful partnerships between city agencies and F&M. Discover how we offer our students a variety of opportunities to live and learn in this vibrant city.Read More »
F&M is committed to advancing student and faculty research and creativity. Internal
funding for new projects is available through the Office of the Provost, while Sponsored
Research, College Advancement and the Fellowship Office assist with funding from federal,
state, and non-profit organizations.Grants & Funding
January 30, 2025 After Hurricane Katrina’s powerful winds and storm surge devastated the Gulf Coast of the United States in 2005, a group of students at Franklin & Marshall College launched an organization to support the recovery effort. Two decades later, the Catastrophic Relief Alliance (CRA) is as strong as it’s ever been—and is still working to improve lives in areas affected by America’s most costly natural disasters. December 5, 2024 Undergraduate research and community-based learning are key components of Reckoning With Lancaster, a curricular project at F&M supported by a Humanities for All Time Grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Students Jessica Kinker ’26 and Hallie Hushion ’25 had a chance to experience both this summer while researching the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. November 22, 2024 Franklin & Marshall's Stephanie McNulty is receiving $200,000, part of a $1.4 million award, shared across four continents by 25 researchers.Diplomats Beyond the Classroom
F&M Trip to New Orleans Marks Two Decades of Disaster Relief
Student Research Explores Pennsylvania History
Professor to Study How Cities Are Reshaping Democracy