# International Students ## expand\_more The [Harvard International Office](https://www.hio.harvard.edu/) (HIO) provides advising and other resources for international students across the University. The HIO advisor for PiN students is [Jennifer Havlicek](mailto:///jennifer_havlicek@harvard.edu). Please see below for a summary of resources that may be of particular interest to PiN international students. ## Eligibility & Visa Requirements ### Internships, Teaching, Post-Completion Visa Extension expand\_more International students interested in a paid internship or teaching experience need to apply for [F-1 CPT](https://hio.harvard.edu/curricular-practical-training-cpt) (Curricular Practical Training) authorization well in advance. International PiN graduates may also be eligible for a post-completion [F-1 STEM OPT](https://hio.harvard.edu/stem-opt) (Optional Practical Training). Interested students should contact HIO advisor [Jennifer Havlicek](mailto:///jennifer_havlicek@harvard.edu) by email or using the HIO online [appointment scheduler](https://hio.harvard.edu/make-appointment). ### Fellowships expand\_more A limited number of external fellowships are available for international students, depending on their country of citizenship. Examples include Autism speaks, AAUW (American Association of University Women), and Faculty for the Future (for international students from developing countries). International students interested in applying for external fellowships should contact [Rachel Boschetto](https://ogephd.hms.harvard.edu/people/rachel-boschetto), the grants manager for PiN, at . GSAS maintains an extensive [Carat Database](https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/applicant/browse?type=G) of fellowships, and the [Fellowships & Writing Center (FWC)](https://gsas.harvard.edu/office/fellowships-writing-center) offers advising, workshops & other support. ## Quick Links [ Harvard International Office arrow\_circle\_right ](https://hio.harvard.edu/) [ New Student Welcome Guide arrow\_circle\_right ](https://hio.harvard.edu/student-guide) [ Student Visas arrow\_circle\_right ](https://hio.harvard.edu/student-visa-process) [ Taxes & Social Security arrow\_circle\_right ](https://hio.harvard.edu/taxes-social-security)