Global Research and Consulting (GRC)

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Club Mission

The Global Research and Consulting (GRC) Group at Wharton is a dynamic, student-run organization with a mission to drive global social impact and empower future leaders. Our talented teams collaborate to deliver innovative solutions for esteemed clients such as UNESCO, Microsoft, World Bank, Wikipedia, Oxfam, and WWF. By joining GRC Wharton, students gain invaluable, hands-on experience working on real-world projects across key markets like China, Africa, India, and the US. Our focus areas include education, global health, impact investing, development, sustainability, and analytics. Become a part of GRC Wharton to enhance your professional skills and make a meaningful impact on a global scale. 

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All relevant links here: https://linktr.ee/whartongrc  

Our Mission 

“To bring together the most talented, passionate, and diverse students from around the world and empower them to make an impact on the work of our NGO and social impact partners."

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What We Ask (of our candidates) 

Be Inquisitive - You crave knowing the “why” behind the magic. You love to explore, understand, and share your insights with the world. You wake up every day, ready to unlock the mysteries of the unknown. 

Be Collaborative - You work well with others. You see the potential in your colleagues and are ready to contribute to the greater picture. When the going gets tough, you are ready to support your colleagues. 

Be Human - You excel at crafting world class insights, but it doesn’t define you. At the end of the day, you enjoy hanging out with colleagues, exploring a hobby, and embracing the greater things in life. 

What We Offer 

Impact - We empower you to have an impact on the work of our NGO partners through meaningful projects, engaging project leaders, and opportunities to participate in thought leadership in your research. 

Growth - We push you to new boundaries, invest in your development, and provide you with opportunities to grow during your tenure with us. Your growth is our growth and we take pride in it. 

Community - From a cluster of 30+ members in your incoming cohort to the 80+ members in our branch to the 200+ members in our global network, we’ll make you feel at home with social events year-round. 

What We Believe (Our Values) 

We Put Our People First – Our colleagues are our greatest asset, without them, we would not exist. We take pride in attracting the most talented, passionate, and diverse group of people from our community and investing in them at every stage so that they can be the best that they can be. 

We Are Stronger Together – Collaboration is at the heart of all we do. We are team players who put our best foot forward and support each other when the going gets hard. 

We Break The Box – Our clients rely on us to change the world. At every step, we innovate, ideate, and create solutions that will fuel their revolution.  

We Make The Mark – Nothing but the best will do. We are individually and collectively accountable
for our work and uphold ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence. 

We Don't Stop – Every day is a new day for us. We are passionate about our work and will never stop fighting for our clients. 

FAQ

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Question: When will the 24 fall application start? I'm a one-semester IGSP student at Upenn, can I sign up for GRC? - Anonymous

Yes, anyone is welcome to apply! We have had exchange students join the club in the past.

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Question: I wasn't able to make the info sessions. Are there any recordings/slides available? - Anonymous

We will release slides and recaps on our mailing list! Make sure to sign up for our listserv

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Question: Can we submit our applications via Penn Clubs? - Anonymous

Yes, the link to the application is on the upper right hand corner of our page!

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Question: I can't access Wharton Portal since I am not a Wharton student... Where else can I find the application? Thank you. - Anonymous

The application can be found on the upper right hand corner of our Pennclubs page!

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Question: Do you need any prior experience of any kind to join? - Anonymous
No prior experience in consulting or non-profits is needed! We welcome students of all backgrounds who are interested in GRC. Just be prepared to show your passion, creativity, and personality in both the application and the interview.
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Question: What is the expected time commitment per week? Are leadership positions open to freshmen? - Anonymous

The expected time commitment is between 2 and 4 hours of work per week, depending on your team. Every member is expected to make the weekly GBM on Mondays at 8-9 EST. Outside of that, your Project Leader will assign work that should be completed by the next meeting. The time it takes to complete this will vary from week to week.

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Question: I'm having trouble finding the application. Where on the Wharton groups page can I find it? Thanks! - Anonymous

The application is now open and will be accessible through the Apply button on our Penn Clubs page above! You can subscribe to us on Penn Clubs to be notified when the application opens.

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Question: How competitive is the application process and do you encourage freshman to apply? - Anonymous
We are open to all school years, including graduate students, and strongly encourage first year students to apply. We do not have an absolute cap on members and are committed to admitting members across all divisions who are strongly aligned with our mission, values, and culture.
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Question: Are there any members that I can talk to about this organization? I'd love to get a few members' perspectives on what you do specifically within this group. - Anonymous

Absolutely! We will be holding informal coffee chats over the course of recruitment, and we have planned several events and info sessions to help students get more familiar with the club. More details will be sent out shortly. In the meantime, our board members would be happy to chat and share our experiences with GRC. Sign up for a coffee chat in the link in our introduction above! We look forward to speaking with you!

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Question: Where can I find/access the Wharton Council Common Club Application if I am a student in the College? - Anonymous
Hi, the Wharton Council Common Club Application will be open to students from all schools through CampusGroups. Once the application goes live on September 1st, it can be accessed online at https://groups.wharton.upenn.edu/login. If you hit the subscribe and bookmark buttons in the top right, we'll send you an email reminder when the application opens and before it closes.
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Question: Do I have to be a student in Wharton to join this club? - Anonymous

You do not! We accept students from all backgrounds across Penn, including all 4 undergraduate schools: College, Engineering, Wharton, and Nursing as well as the graduate schools! Yup, your project leader might be a grad student!

Fun Fact: One of our Co-Presidents is in Engineering!

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Basic Info

73 Registered (50 - 100 Members)

Not Currently Accepting Members

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Both Semesters


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