Real-World Learning
At Franklin & Marshall, learning happens by doing. You’ll step beyond the classroom and into labs, studios, museums, local businesses, natural habitats, and communities around the world. Across every discipline, F&M students move from theory to purpose-driven action, graduating not only with knowledge, but with the hands-on experience that prepares them to lead now — not later.
Students at F&M...
Apply mathematics to fight food insecurity
Protect local ecosystems as scientists monitoring the Susquehanna River
Conduct original research into historic portraiture
Gain hands-on experience in law by interning for the President Judge of the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas
Research diverse marine life in Turks and Caicos
Pair storytelling with astrophysics
Conduct cutting-edge computer science research in extended reality
Explore Danish and Scandinavian design philosophies in Copenhagen
Contribute directly to evidence-based research at Yale’s Emotion and Health Psychophysiology Lab
How We Do It
Research
At F&M, you’ll work and learn side-by-side with faculty to test your ideas — not just read or talk about them. We prioritize the transformative power of hands-on learning to enhance your professional development experiences, including opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research.
Internships
Gain experience now and a competitive advantage later. Internships allow you to explore careers of interest and build your portfolio while shaping and inspiring your path after graduation.
Off-Campus Study
Travel the globe to become a well-rounded scholar and person. Studying off campus gives you extraordinary opportunities to encounter, engage with, and understand perspectives around the world, strengthening your ability to live and work in our global society.
Franklin & Marshall Fellows
At F&M, we believe your college years are a launchpad for lifelong leadership. That’s why we created four distinctive fellowship programs for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to make a positive and immediate impact in the fields of climate and sustainability, creative writing, entrepreneurship, and public service.
Experience Lancaster
To shape the world, start right where you are. Our home city of Lancaster is not only an active urban hub, but also an integral educational partner. Experience Lancaster, a program distinct to F&M, curates and connects you with opportunities to engage in internships, service, research, and more so you can make an impact in your own backyard.
Fellowships & Post-Graduate Awards
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.
We’re committed to advancing the scholarly and creative pursuits of our faculty and
students. 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. December 16, 2025 At Franklin & Marshall, a distinctive opportunity for hands-on learning gives students the chance to participate in collaborative research as early as their second week on campus. The Nanobots Research Club meets weekly and aims to help students interested in STEM research connect with each other in a casual, drop-in setting, while learning to use computational chemistry tools
December 16, 2025 At Franklin & Marshall, a highly personalized academic experience serves as a launchpad for lifelong leadership through the Franklin & Marshall Leadership Fellows program. These distinctive fellowships exemplify the College’s commitment to supporting students’ development as leaders through focused training and a four-year merit scholarship of $15,000. December 8, 2025 Learning by doing is part of our DNA as Diplomats. Jaeyun An ’26 dove headfirst into this philosophy, spending a semester in the turquoise waters of Turks and Caicos researching the island’s diverse marine life. “This experience gave me the confirmation that this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” he said.Grants & Funding
Diplomats Beyond the Classroom
Research Club Kickstarts Students’ Science Careers
F&M Leadership Fellows Prepares Future-Ready Leaders
A Diplomat’s Deep Dive into Marine Biology