medical research internships summer 2023

• Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

Albert Einstein College of Medicine  - Bronx, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Augusta University  - Augusta, Ga. Summer Student Training and Research (STAR)

Baylor College of Medicine  - Houston, Texas Summer Medical and Research Training Program (SMART)

Boston University School of Medicine  - Boston, Mass. Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS)

Brigham and Women's Hospital (in collaboration with Harvard-affiliated hospitals) - Boston, Mass. Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

Case Western Reserve University  - Cleveland, Ohio Summer Undergraduate Research in Pharmacology

Children's Hospital Research Foundation of Cincinnati  - Cincinnati, Ohio Division of Developmental Biology  Undergraduate Summer Student Program

City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute  -Duarte, Calif. Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

Committee on Institutional Cooperation  - Champaign, Ill. Summer Research Opportunities Program

Creighton University - Omaha, Neb. Undergraduate Biomedical Research Training Program

Drexel University College of Medicine  - Philadelphia, Penn. Biomedical Graduate Studies-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Georgia State University, Neuroscience Institute  - Atlanta, Ga. B&B Summer Scholars Program

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School  - New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Gundersen Health System La Crosse, Wisc. Student Summer Research Fellowship

Harvard Medical School  - Boston, Mass. Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP)

Hofstra North Shore/LIJ School of Medicine  - Manhasset, N.Y. Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Student Intern Program  

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine  - Baltimore, Md. Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Keck Graduate Institute  - Claremont, Calif. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

Louisiana State Health Sciences Center.  Shreveport Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience  - Shreveport, La. Summer Undergraduate Pharmacology Experience in Research Program (SUPER)

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine   - Chicago, Ill.

• Undergraduate Summer Research Program, Department of Microbiology & Immunology 
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 

MaineHealth Institute for Research - Scarborough, Maine Summer Undergraduate Research Program - MaineHealth Institute for Research

Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Diversity and Inclusion  - Boston, Mass. Summer Research Trainee Program

Mayo Clinic  - Rochester, Minn. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin  - Milwaukee, Wisc.

• Summer Program for Undergraduate Research
• Summer Enrichment Programs

Medical University of South Carolina  - Charleston, S.C. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center  - New York, N.Y. Medical Student Summer Fellowship Research Program

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation  - Minneapolis, Minn. Summer Research Internships in Clinical Cardiology

Mount Sinai School of Medicine  - New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

New York University School of Medicine  - New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine  - Evanston, Ill.

• Summer Research Opportunity Program
• Cancer-Focused Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
• Pre-Med Undergraduate Intern Program

Ohio State University Medical Center  - Columbus, Ohio SUCCESS Summer Undergraduate Course Creating Excellence in Scientific Study

Oregon Health and Science University  - Portland, Ore. Graduate Studies Program

Penn State University, College of Medicine  - Hershey, Pa.

• SURIP – Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program
• STEP-UP - Short-Term Educational Program for Underrepresented Persons
• SURF – American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Stanford University School of Medicine  - Stanford, Calif. Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)/Amgen Scholars Stanford CARE Scholars  

Texas A&M University College of Medicine  - Bryan, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences   - Lubbock, Texas Summer Accelerated Biomedical Research (SABR) Program

Thomas Jefferson University  - Philadelphia, Penn. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Tufts University  - Boston, Mass. Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Program

University of Alabama at Birmingham  - Birmingham, Ala. Summer Research Programs for Undergraduates

University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences  - Buffalo, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of California, Los Angeles  - Los Angeles, Calif. Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research

University of California, San Diego  - La Jolla, Calif. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

University of California, San Francisco  - San Francisco, Calif. Summer Research Training Program

University of Chicago  - Chicago. Ill.

• The Leadership Alliance & The University of Chicago Summer Research Early Identification Program
• The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine  - Cincinnati, Ohio Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center  - Denver, Colo. Graduate Experience for Multicultural Students (GEMS)

University of Connecticut Health Center  - Farmington, Conn. Undergraduate Summer Research

University of Georgia, Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute  - Athens, Ga. Summer Undergraduate Fellows

University of Illinois at Chicago  - Chicago, Ill. Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)  

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine  - Iowa City, Iowa Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of Kansas  - Lawrence, Kan. Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of Kentucky  - Lexington, Ky. NSF-REU: Summer Program in the Biomedical Sciences

University of Louisville - Ky. Undergraduate Summer Program in Cardiovascular Research for those from Under-Represented or Under-Served Populations

University of Maryland  - Baltimore, Md. Office of Student Research

University of Massachusetts Medical School  - Worcester, Mass. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers University  - New Brunswick, N.J. Undergraduate Summer Research

University of Michigan  - Ann Arbor, Mich.

• Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Fellowship Program
• UM-SMART Undergrad Summer Program
• Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience: Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases (M-SURE)

University of Michigan Medical School, Rogel Cancer Center - Ann Arbor, MI Cancer Research Internship Program (CaRSIP)

University of Minnesota  - Twin Cities, Minn. Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)

University of Mississippi  - Jackson, Miss. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of Nebraska - Lincoln  - Lincoln, Neb. Undergraduate Summer Research Program

University of Nebraska Medical Center  - Omaha, Neb. Summer Undergraduate Research

University of New Mexico School of Medicine  - Albuquerque, N.M. Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Program

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center  - Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Native American Center for Health Research Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
• Stephenson Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Program

University of Pennsylvania  - Philadelphia, Penn.

• Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)
• Undergraduate Clinical Scholars Program

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine  - Pittsburgh, Pa.

• Premedical Academic Enrichment Program
• MIDAS summer Research Opportunity
• Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities
• Training and Experimentation in Computational Biology

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry  - Rochester, N.Y.

• Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Program
• Summer Scholars Program

University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston  - Houston, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center  - Smithville, Texas Summer Program in Cancer Research

University of Texas Medical Branch  - Galveston, Texas Neuroscience Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio  - San Antonio, Texas

• GSBS Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
• Greehey CCRI Donald G McEwen, Memorial Summer Undergraduate Research & High School Program

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center  - Dallas, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of Utah  - Salt Lake City, Utah Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI)

University of Virginia School of Medicine  - Charlottesville, Va.

• Minority Health International Research Training Program (MHIRT)
• Summer Research Internship Program

University of Wisconsin  - Madison, Wisc. Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program

Vanderbilt University  - Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy

Virginia Commonwealth University  - Richmond, Va. Summer Research in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Public Health Epidemiology (MIDPH) 

Wake Forest University  - Winston-Salem, N.C.

• Summer Research Opportunities Program
• Wake Forest University Biomedical Engineering REU Summer Program

Washington University  - St. Louis, Mo.

• AMGEN Scholars Program
• Leadership Alliance

Wayne State University School of Medicine  - Detroit, Mich. Summer Research Programs

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering  - New York, N.Y.

• Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program
• Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV

• Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Experience for Underrepresented Students

Yale School of Medicine  - New Haven, Conn.

• NIH-NIDDK/KUH Yale Summer Research Fellowship for Undergraduate Students
• BioMed Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Summer Programs of Affiliate GREAT Group Members

The bylaws of the GREAT Group allow the Steering Committee to appoint individuals from non-AAMC member institutions as affiliate members of the GREAT Group. Individuals from the following programs have been appointed affiliate members:

National Institutes of Health  - Bethesda, Md. Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

• Medical Education
• Residency & Fellowship
• Research & Technology

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) is a comprehensive, year-long research enrichment program designed to attract the most creative, research-oriented medical, dental, and veterinary students to the intramural campus of the NIH in Bethesda, MD.

Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research.

Exploring the Art, Science & Joy of Medicine

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Mission:  Stanford CSI brings together curious learners from differing backgrounds to actively engage in the exploration of the art and science behind world-class medicine. Discover, contribute and make meaningful connections and friendships while working alongside dedicated and dynamic Stanford medical students, residents and faculty, who are all eager to share the joy they have found in medicine.

2024 stanford clinical summer internship, session 1 (in person): july 8 - 19, 2024, session 2 (virtual): july 22 - aug 2, 2024, fall intensive (virtual): sept 5 - nov 7, 2024 , a transformative experience for rising high school juniors, seniors, and undergraduate pre-medical students.

Simulations of real medical cases

Sessions with current medical students, residents, and medical school admissions officers

Visits to the emergency "Life Flight" station & Stanford clinics

Guided heart, brain and kidney dissections lead by Stanford faculty and doctors

Csi keynotes.

Dean Winslow, MD: Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine) and Senior Fellow, by courtesy, at the Freeman Spogli Institue for International Studies - CSI 2023 Graduation                                                                                                                                    

Tamara Dunn, MD: Associate Chair, Diversity & Inclusion (DoM), Program Director, Hematology Felowship, Co-Chair Diversity & Inclusion Council - CSI 2022 and 2021 Graduation                                                                                                                         

Abraham Verghese, MD: Lane Provostial Professor, and Vice Chair for the Theory and Practice of medicine at the School of Medicine at Stanford University and best-selling author - 2022 and 2019 CSI Graduation

Megan Mahoney, MD: Chief of Staff, Stanford Health Care - CSI 2020 Graduation                                                                                                                                                      

Neera Ahuja, MD: Division Chief, Hospital Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Medical Director, General Medicine Inpatient Wards, Stanford, Medical Director, Pharmacy, Stanford

"This is the best time to be in Medicine." 

Sang-ick Chang, MD: Division Chief, Primary Care and Population Health, Department of Medicine, Associate Dean for Primary Care & Population Health, Stanford School of Medicine

"Medicine continues to be the most rewarding profession anyone could choose. A balance of head and heart, and the ability to make a real difference, every day."

Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)

Welcome to suip.

The University of Pennsylvania Summer Undergraduate Internship Program is a 10-week intensive summer research opportunity for undergraduate students, especially those who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense, interested in pursuing careers in scholarly research. Interns will be matched with a Principal Investigator (PI) based on shared research interests. Throughout their time at Penn, interns will work with PIs and other lab mentors to develop laboratory and research skills essential for future graduate school experiences. In addition to laboratory work, interns will participate in seminars that will enrich their understanding of science, participate in professional development workshops, graduate school preparation seminars, and have the opportunity to present at the SUIP Symposium. SUIP is designed for students who aim to pursue a PhD or an MD-PhD in biomedical studies.

Summer Program Dates

The 2024 program dates are Monday, June 3, 2024 to Friday, August 9, 2024 (tentative move-in dates: Saturday, June 1, 2024 and Sunday, June 2, 2024). Participants can expect to engage in lab and program activities for approximately 40 hours during the week.

Participants must commit to participating for the duration of the program dates.

Eligibility

Residency requirement: The program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. We cannot accept applications from international students who do not meet residency requirements at this time. Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year college for the fall semester after the program ends. Graduating seniors are not eligible to participate. Although it is not required for applicants to have prior research experience, preference is given to applicants who will have completed their sophomore or junior year. Students must be able to attend the full 10-week program. Individuals from under resourced backgrounds that have been historically excluded from the biomedical sciences including but not limited to first generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged, attend small liberal arts colleges and universities with limited research opportunities, live with a disability, and/or who bring diversity to biomedical sciences by reason of their culture, class, background, work and life experiences, skills and interests are encouraged to apply for the program.

Compensation

Each intern receives:

• a competitive stipend ($5,500)
• On-campus housing,
• meal plans, and
• transportation costs for one round trip to the University of Pennsylvania.

SUIP Affiliated Programs

SUIP-DAPPG (Diversity Action Plan in Genomics), SUIP-CCI (Center for Cell and Immunotherapies), and SUIP-CFAR (Center for AIDS Research) are affiliated programs with SUIP. Students are selected to the affiliated programs based on their research interests. Applicants do not need to complete a separate application to be considered for these programs. All compensation is the same as the general SUIP. Applicants who apply to an affiliate program will also be considered for the general SUIP program.

If you would like to be considered for an affiliate program, please indicate which one in your personal statement. If admitted into an affiliated program, students still will participate in all SUIP activities and will be offered additional research specific content and activities based on the affiliate group.

SUIP-DAPPG (Diversity Action Plan for Penn Genomics)

The aim of the Diversity Action Plan for PENN Genomics (DAPPG) program is to increase the number of underrepresented students choosing a career in genome sciences and genomic medicine by providing opportunity for hands-on genomics research. The program supports summer research internships and post-baccalaureate programs, designed to augment student’s training for application to professional degrees.

Faculty Contacts: 

• Maja Bucan ( [email protected] )
• Junhyong Kim ( [email protected] )

SUIP-CCI (Center for Cell and Immunotherapies)

The Center for Cellular Immunotherapies hosts a Summer Undergraduate Internship Program in cancer and cellular immunotherapies. Participating laboratories have the general goal of understanding how the immune system interacts with cancer and developing interventions to improve anti-tumor immunity. This field of study represents an intersection of cancer biology, immunology, cellular and molecular biology, and bioengineering.

Faculty Contact: Avery Posey ( [email protected] )

SUIP-CFAR (Center for AIDS Research)

SUIP-CFAR (Center For AIDS Research) Scholars will engage in mentored HIV/AIDS research. Research topics include HIV basic/translational science, clinical/behavioral science, implementation science, and HIV prevention research. SUIP-CFAR scholars will learn key concepts in the biological, clinical, behavioral, and community-based AIDS research and will build their professional skills.

Faculty Contacts:

• Kelly Jordan-Sciutto ( [email protected] ) 
• Florence Momplaisir ( [email protected] )

Application & Admissions

Application & Admissions Process:

Applications for SUIP 2024 open on October 1st, 2023 via the Penn application. All applications are due on February 1st, 2024 by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. All components of the application, including letters of recommendation, must be received by the deadline. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. 

Applicants who wish to apply through the Leadership Alliance, the application portal opened on November 1, 2023 and will close on February 1st, 2024 at 11:59PM.

Applicants can submit an application through Penn’s portal ( link ) or via the Leadership Alliance ( link ). Our holistic evaluation process considers all components of the application. The  research & personal statement  should describe your meaningful research experiences and career goals and be used to share how your personal history, identity, and experiences motivate your choice to pursue a PhD, and the challenges you have overcome to get to this point. The  letters of recommendation  should include at least one from a research mentor, preferably the most recent one. The  community statement  should describe how your personal perspectives will shape and be shaped by engagement with the Penn community.

Required Documents

• Completed online application form via Penn’s application ( link ), or via the Leadership Alliance ( link ). Applications are accepted through both platforms and are considered equally.
• Research & Personal Statement- A statement describing your interest in pursuing research, any meaningful research experiences you've had up to this point, your academic and career goals and that shares how your personal history, identity, and experiences motivate your choice to pursue a PhD, and the challenges you have overcome to get to this point.
• Community Statement- A statement describing how your personal perspectives will shape and be shaped by the engagement with the Penn community (150-200 words).
• Two letters of recommendation from academic faculty or advisors
• Most recent unofficial undergraduate transcript

Application Instructions

• SUIP applicants who apply through the Leadership Alliance should follow the instructions on the Leadership Alliance’s website ( link ).
• Create an account following the  link .
• Begin the application with your personal information.
• You will be prompted to select which “graduate” program you are applying to.
• Select “Biomedical Graduate Studies, Perelman School of Medicine”
• Select “SUIP” and “Summer 2024”.
• In the “Recommendations” section, please provide the contact information for two (2) recommenders. An automated email will be sent to the email address(es) provided for recommenders to submit their letters. All recommendation letters are due by 2/1/24 at 11:59PM.
• Applicants will be asked to select a graduate group of interest. Applicants can refer to the Biomedical Graduate Studies page for more information about graduate groups ( link ).
• If applicants are interested in an affiliate program, applicants can indicate their choice in this section.
• Follow the remaining prompts.

Leadership Alliance

The University of Pennsylvania is part of the Leadership Alliance . We accept applications for SUIP that are submitted through the Leadership Alliance summer research program portal ( link ). We will consider all SUIP applications regardless of which application platform students use.

Research and Personal Statement

In a 2 page document (8.5”x11”) with a minimum of 0.5’ margins and at least 11 pt font, describe your academic interests and career goals. If you have had any research experiences, please describe them. State your specific scientific interests and any particular research areas or techniques you'd like to explore. We encourage applicants to share their lived experience to document their journey and story, which is valued and considered high priority for our reviewers. Please upload your statement with your application. Please upload your statement with your application.

Transcripts

Your transcript must include all semesters/terms attended at your primary institution. Please also include any study abroad transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will suffice.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters from academic faculty who know you personally and can comment on your academic abilities and your aptitude for research are highly encouraged. Requests for letters of recommendation will be sent through the application portal to the email that applicants provide.

SUIP Overview

Principal investigator (pi) matching.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to preference mentors based on their research interests. SUIP interns' lab placements are determined with consideration for the mentor's availability and the student's interests.

Areas of Research

Mentors are drawn from a group of over 600 faculty associated with Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) at the University of Pennsylvania. The mentors we work with have a strong commitment to helping students and extensive experience mentoring, training, and teaching students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff.

Research areas available to SUIP students include:

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
• Cancer Biology
• Cell Biology and Physiology
• Developmental, Stem Cell, and Regenerative Biology
• Gene Therapy and Vaccines
• Genetics and Gene Regulation
• Microbiology, Virology, and Parasitology
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Genomics and Computational Biology (These faculty are also involved in our DAPPG program)
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology

IDEAL Research Fellows, who are current graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, will serve as mentors for summer interns. Fellows will lead programming, team building activities, and excursions to explore Philadelphia. Our Fellows are passionate about helping interns succeed and working towards the mission of diversifying STEM.

Seminar Series

SUIP sponsors the Summer Seminar Series, a sequence of talks about timely issues in biomedical sciences presented by distinguished Biomedical Graduate Studies faculty. The seminars provide interns with an opportunity to discover the breadth of research taking place at Penn and beyond.

Social Events

Interns enjoy a variety of events including concerts and performances, trips to local museums, visits to historical sites, and social events with current graduate students and program staff. The University of Pennsylvania has several summer programs and there are many free events on campus that are open to our interns. Philadelphia is a great city to visit, and an even better place to live.

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Pathway Programs

Summer internship program.

Applications for the 2024 cohort of the Summer Internship Program (SIP) are closed. We will open to accept applications for the 2025 cohort on November 1, 2024 .

2025 SIP will take place from Sunday, May 25 th – Saturday, August 2 nd .

Program Overview

The Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides experience in biomedical and/or public health research to current undergraduate students from all backgrounds -  including  students from racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in science and medicine, students from low-income/underserved backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program provides research exposure for those interested in potential careers in science, medicine, and public health.

Participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in research, scientific experimentation, and other scholarly investigations under the close guidance of faculty or research mentors. SIP students take part in a range of professional and career development activities, networking events, and research discussions. Students also can present their work in oral or poster format at the conclusion of the program. In addition, SIP students often go on to present their summer research at national conferences throughout the year.

The program runs approximately ten weeks and student stipends range from $3,000 - $5,500. Housing is provided at no cost to participants.

Overall, SIP interns can expect an experience similar to that of a first-year graduate student who does a three-month rotation in a laboratory. SIP interns become acquainted with their lab’s scope exploration and investigative techniques. Before arrival, each SIP intern receives several papers related to their specific research project. Interns are assigned their own lab project, and the goal of the project and its relationship to other work in the area will be discussed. Participants also receive training in the techniques necessary to conduct their research activity. The projects that SIP students take on provide students a sense of ownership of their work. Besides daily interactions with others at the lab or project site, most teams have a more formal meeting once or twice a week to discuss research problems, work progress and developments reported in the scientific literature. While the focus of each research site varies, all are composed of highly dedicated mentors who are fully devoted to the professional development, advancement, and success of our SIP scholars.

This summer internship program requires a full-time commitment. It is not permissible to take academic classes or hold other employment during the internship. Students are required to participate for the full period of the program.

The Complete Application

There are multiple divisions of SIP, each providing a unique experience. Applying is free, there is no cost to the applicant. To apply to a SIP division, you will need:

• Two letters of recommendation (faculty and/or research mentors preferred)
• Transcripts for each undergraduate institution attended (transcripts can be unofficial)
• Current CV or resume
• Personal Statement*
• ( CSM-SIP applicants only ) Proof of family income

*The personal statement should be no longer than 1.5 pages, single-spaced using at least an 11-point font. There is no particular prompt for personal statements, but we encourage you to tell us more about yourself. For example: why you want or need to do summer research; the career goal(s) you have in mind; why you're motivated or interested in this type of career; what traits make you a good fit for a potential career in research; any past research experience (hypothesis? what you did/did it work? what you learned about this topic or yourself); and what kind of mentoring you would most benefit from during this experience at Hopkins.

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on  February 1, 2024 . SIP divisions will inform applicants of admissions decisions by March 15th of the year that they are applying, though some divisions release decisions earlier than that date. For more information, contact us at  [email protected] .

webinar Information Session

A Live Webinar event was held Saturday December 9th, 2023 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM EST on information about our Undergraduate STEMM programs at Johns Hopkins, for Summer 2024.

Summer Internship Program Opportunities

There are 15 distinct research opportunities available under the SIP umbrella. Each branch of the Summer Internship Program is administered separately and supports different stipend levels, with some additional tailoring of program content to fit each division’s focus.  You may apply to up to three divisions.

Basic Science Institute (BSI-SIP)

BSIP-SIP  in the Dean-funded “umbrella program” of the Summer Internship Program divisions, incorporating opportunities research in all our basic science departments: Biological Chemistry; Biomedical Engineering; Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry; Chemistry/Biology interface; Cell Biology; Molecular Biology and Genetics; Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences; and Physiology. 

Past BSI-SIP Scholars have participated in a broad array of projects from molecular and cellular analysis of the aquaporin water channels, molecular genetic basis of Down syndrome, genomics, neurobiology of disease, applications of polymeric biomaterials to drug delivery, gene therapy, and tissue engineering. 

On top of an experience filled with substantive hands-on research, program activities include one-on-one mentorship from current graduate student mentors, journal club participation, and a range of professional development workshops and seminars on topics that include preparation for graduate studies and navigation of scientific careers. The program concludes with presentations by BSI-SIP scholars at a closing research symposium.

In addition to the opportunities mentioned above, BSI-SIP has affiliated sub-programs focused on neuroscience and/or translational research. Students participating in these programs will be invited to BSI-SIP programming and housed with BSI-SIP students, while also enjoying some additional field-specific programming:

NeuroSIP and KavliSIP

Summer interns in the  NeuroSIP  program are hosted in laboratories of the  primary faculty  of the Department of Neuroscience.  Please see the departmental website  for brief descriptions of the projects of previous NeuroSIP interns.  KavliSIP  summer interns are hosted in the laboratories of the Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute at Johns Hopkins (Kavli NDI). Kavli NDI bridges neuroscience, physics, data science, computational neuroscience and engineering to solve the mysteries of the brain. KavliSIP supports summer internships for undergraduate students considering graduate studies in neuroscience, engineering, data science and related areas. In addition to general SIP programming, KavliSIP and NeuroSIP students enjoy neuroscience-focused programming and other content designed to help them delve deeper into this exciting field of study.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

Summer interns in the SURE program will join labs at the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins to perform research in prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer. As basic research labs within a clinical department, students will be involved in research that can directly impact how patients are treated, known as “translational research.” In addition to their research experience and SIP programming, interns will also have the option to interact with clinicians, including opportunities to shadow Urologists in the operating room, Medical Oncologists in clinic, and explore other basic, translational, and clinical research careers and observe how clinical observations can influence research being done at the bench. The SURE program was founded to provide research opportunities to undergraduate researchers in an academic environment that would not typically be available to them with the hope to provide an avenue to achieve their goals or dreams. The program strongly encourages applications from students who are first-generation college students, come from disadvantaged economical statuses, and students from racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in science.

BSI-SIP, SURE, NeuroSIP and KavliSIP eligibility

All  BSI-SIP  applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the pursuit of graduate study toward a PhD or MD-PhD degree. BSI-SIP applicants must have completed at least two years of college by the start of the summer program. BSI-SIP is open to US citizens, permanent residents, and international students currently enrolled in college in the United States.

SURE scholars should have an interest in cancer and/or urology-related research, and have some curiosity about in the intersection of clinical care and benchwork (commonly referred to as translational research). SURE applicants must have completed at least two years of college by the start of the summer program and must be US citizens or permanent residents to apply.

The  NeuroSIP  and KavliSIP  programs prefer candidates on the PhD track, without an interest in pursuing clinical medicine. Students applying to NeuroSIP or KavliSIP must have completed at least one year of college by the start of the program and must be US citizens or permanent residents to apply.

Students interested in being considered for SURE, NeuroSIP or KavliSIP must choose BSI-SIP on their application and then select the SURE, NeuroSIP and/or KavliSIP options when they appear. You will still be considered for the BSI-SIP parent program as well.

Careers in Science and Medicine (CSM-SIP)

The  Careers in Science and Medicine Summer Internship Program  is the undergraduate component of the Johns Hopkins  Initiative for Careers in Science and Medicine . The CSM Initiative seeks to partner with scholars from low-income and educationally under-resourced backgrounds to help them build the accomplishments, skills, network, and support necessary to achieve advanced careers in biomedical research, clinical medicine, public health, nursing, and/or STEM professions. Scholars spend 10 weeks conducting high level research with a faculty mentor, and receiving guidance on financial planning, graduate school applications, and career exploration while enjoying lunches and other events with faculty specializing in a wide variety of science and health related areas of study.

In addition  to the opportunities described above in the parent program, CSM-SIP has an affiliated sub-program that allows students to do research in labs affiliated with the Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) department in the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Summer Interns in CSM-SIP-MMI can expect to work on projects ranging from characterizing mechanisms of host-pathogen responses, to examining malarial life-stages for therapeutic development, including analysis of viral evolution leading to epidemics and pandemics, and therapeutic development exploiting antibodies and conjugate vaccines. Centering around immunology, immunological responses to pathogens, and the basic characterization of microbes, research in the MMI department bridges many disciplines and aims to prepare students for futures as physicians, clinical researchers, and other STEM public health and research professions. CSM-SIP-MMI interns work with MMI faculty, post-docs, and graduate students and receive additional mentoring from MMI faculty.

CSM-SIP and CSM-SIP-MMI Eligibility To be considered low-income for our program,  your household or family income must be under 200% of the federal poverty limit ,  which is defined in part by the number of members in the household . We require applicants upload the first 2 pages of their family’s 2021 or 2022 tax return in order to verify you meet income guidelines (feel free to remove social security numbers when you upload) or two consecutive pay stubs. If providing tax returns or pay stubs is prohibitive, please contact us at  [email protected] .

Eligible scholars must also be educationally under-resourced , and can meet this eligibility requirement by fitting any ONE of the following criteria: (a) first-generation college student, or (b) from a single-parent household, or (c) attended (or would have attended, based on where you lived) a high school where the majority of students are from low-income households, or (d) have a diagnosed physical, mental, or learning-related disability. There are additional ways to meet this eligibility; to discuss, please contact the SIP team at  [email protected] . 

Students also must have completed at least one year of college by the start of the summer program and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to qualify.

Students interested in being considered for the CM-SIP-MMI sub-program must choose CSM-SIP on their application and then select the MMI option when it appears. 

Diversity Summer Internship Program at the Bloomberg School of Public Health (DSIP)

This program , through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a leading international authority on public health, is dedicated to protecting health and saving lives. Every day, the School works to keep millions around the world safe from illness and injury by pioneering new research, deploying its knowledge and expertise in the field, and educating tomorrow’s scientists and practitioners in the global defense of human life. At the Bloomberg School of Public Health, you will be mentored by some of the world’s leading authorities on public health issues. Some of our major research initiatives are in these areas: improving the health of women and children; identifying determinants of behavior and developing communication programs to promote healthy lifestyles; protecting our nation from bioterrorism; preventing and controlling AIDS; reducing the incidence and severity of injuries; elucidating the causes and treatment for mental disorders; preventing chronic diseases (heart diseases, stroke, cancer, diabetes); improving the health of adolescents; preventing and treating substance abuse; assessing the effect of environmental toxins on human health; making water safe and available for the world’s population; assessing the health needs of disadvantaged populations (rural, urban, refugees, US ethnic groups); and developing methods to better understand, manage and finance health care. Your research opportunity may take place in a laboratory, health department, clinic, office, or in a community setting.

DSIP Eligibility

Students must have completed two years of college by the start of the summer program and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Preference is given to students who have one or two years of undergraduate study remaining and seniors who have applied to a graduate program in the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Generation Tomorrow: Summer Health Disparity Scholars (GT-SIP)

Generation Tomorrow and the Johns Hopkins Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) are pleased to host  Generation Tomorrow: Summer Health Disparity Scholars . The program is intended for undergraduate students interested in HIV and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV) health disparities and their intersection with substance use (addiction and overdose), violence, mental health, and the social determinants of health. The program will offer mentorship and training in HIV/HCV education, testing, and counseling; health disparities, cultural competence, and harm reduction. Through a lecture series, the program will also explore the intersection of HIV and/or HCV health disparities with the areas defined above. This program will have a special focus on undergraduate students interested in nursing, public health, science, and medicine. The program will consist of the following components:

• Intensive HIV and HCV testing and counseling training
• Biweekly lecture series
• Health disparities related research (clinical, health services, biomedical) with a designated faculty mentor
• Community-based outreach

GT-SIP Eligibility

The Generation Tomorrow division has a special focus on undergraduate students interested in nursing, public health, science, and medicine. Students must have completed at least one year of college by the start of the summer program and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply.

Genomics & Society Mentorship Program (GMSP)

Established in 1995, the mission of the Berman Institute of Bioethics is to “identify and address key ethical issues in science, clinical care, and public health, locally and globally.” The Berman Institute trains and mentors future leaders in bioethics through programs such as the undergraduate minor in bioethics, the Master of Bioethics Program, the Ph.D. concentration in bioethics and health policy, and the Johns Hopkins-Fogarty African Bioethics Training Program. The goal of the Genomics and Society Mentorship Program (GSMP) is to broaden the diversity of Ethical, Legal and Social Implication (ELSI) researchers in the interest of equity, ultimately enriching ELSI scholarship by giving trainees opportunities to learn skills, be exposed to the range of possible training and career options in ELSI research, and with the guidance of a faculty mentor, work on issues in genomics and society. Summer trainees will be offered two types of formal, didactic research education opportunities: the first is a workshop/seminar designed specifically for them and their cohort; and the second is the opportunity to take foundational courses in the Berman Institute’s existing Summer Institute. These are in addition to those activities available to all SIP students, such as weekly journal club and the bimonthly seminars and professional development sessions. By the end of summer, students will be expected to be able to identify morally relevant issues in science, medicine, research and public health, and to engage in sound reasoning about those issues. Participants will develop these core skills through exposure to foundational bioethics methodologies, the application of those skills and methodologies to important historical and contemporary cases, and to participants’ own interests. Following the summer internship, the program will continue, remotely, until the following summer, with quarterly cohort meetings and mentorship and career development opportunities.

GSMP Eligibility

Applicants must be full-time college students, who will have completed at least one full year of collegiate study by the start of the program. Recent college graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Institute for Cell Engineering (ICE)- The Foundation for Advanced Research in the Medical Services Internships (FARMS)

Opportunities in the Institute for Cell Engineering (ICE) on one of our four program areas: Vascular Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Immunology or Neuroregeneration. Program participants may participate in a broad array of projects from computational biology, gene regulatory networks, immune system development, lymphoid malignancies, molecular and cellular mechanisms of oxygen regulation, molecular and cellular signals controlling neurodegeneration, neurogenesis, single cell biology, stem cell modeling, gene and stem cell therapies, MRI cell tracking techniques, or stem cell engineering. The rich environment and guidance by our faculty helps prepare students for successful careers as independent research scientists. Interns are expected to participate in all student related activities in ICE, conduct research and write a small progress report at the end of their internship or present their work in a poster session at the end of the program. This is a ten-week program that includes housing and a stipend.

FARMS Eligibility

Students must have completed two years of college by the start of the summer program and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. The FARMS program is looking for at least a 3.8 GPA and focusing on students that do not have access to in-depth research at their current institution.

Institute for Computational Medicine (ICM)

Founded in 2005, the mission of the Institute for Computational Medicine is to develop mechanistic computational models of disease, personalize these models using data from individual patients, and apply them to improve disease diagnosis and treatment. ICM researchers work in four different application areas. Computational Molecular Medicine seeks to understand the function of highly interconnected molecular networks in health and disease. This knowledge is applied to enhance discovery of molecular disease networks, detection of disease, discrimination among disease subtypes, prediction of clinical outcomes, and characterization of disease progression. Computational Physiological Medicine seeks to develop highly integrative mechanistic models of biological systems in disease, spanning from the levels of cells to tissues and organs. These models are personalized using patient data and apply them to improve disease diagnosis and treatment. Computational Anatomy is an interdisciplinary area of research focused on quantitative analysis of variability in biological shapes in health and disease. It is applied to imaging data to develop anatomic biomarkers for disease diagnosis. Computational Healthcare analyzes large-scale data sets from the electronic health record to discover new ways of improving individualized patient care. 

The twenty ICM core faculty are appointed in departments of the Whiting School of Engineering, School of Medicine, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Our interdisciplinary labs offer students the opportunity to work with faculty in these four different research areas. Opportunities exist to work on computational, as well as combined computational and experimental/clinical studies. At the end of the summer, the student will present their work at a university-wide poster session. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain research experience in the emerging discipline of computational medicine and would be of great benefit to those interested in pursuing graduate research in this area or in attending medical school.

ICM Eligibility

The Institute for Computational Medicine is dedicated to providing opportunities to students that are underrepresented in STEM. This internship is in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative and will have a special focus on students currently attending an HBCU or MSI. Please  click here  to see the complete list of eligible universities and colleges.

Students must have completed at least one year of college by the start of the summer program and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Students majoring in computer science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, biology and/or biophysics are eligible. While not required, we seek candidates with some combination of experiences in scientific or academic research (C++/Python/*nix/databases, software engineering, object-oriented programming, and/or collaborative development).

Institute for NanoBioTechnology - Nanotechnology for Biology and Bioengineering Research Experience for Undergraduates (INBT-REU)

The INBT  has a unique model for training researchers at the interface of nanoscience, engineering, biology, and medicine to uncover new knowledge and create innovative technologies. Our laboratories are interdisciplinary and offer students research opportunities in both the physical sciences/engineering and biological sciences/medicine. We recruit students from many undergraduate majors including biology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, biophysics, cell biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, material science and engineering, and physics. Students in the program are co-advised by faculty and senior lab personnel, and work on current graduate level projects in various research areas such as nanotechnology, biomaterials, nanoparticles, microfabrication, tissue engineering, stem cells, drug delivery, particle synthesis, lab-on-chip devices, and cancer research.

During the program, students conduct research, attend educational and professional development seminars, and participate in social activities. At the end of the summer participants create a PowerPoint and poster of their research to present to the INBT community and at a university-wide symposium. The program’s goal is to give undergraduates a true perspective of graduate research with the hope that the experience will inspire pursuits of a PhD. The sponsor, National Science Foundation, provides housing, travel, and a stipend. 

INBT-REU Eligibility

Students must have completed one year of college (i.e., freshman) and be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.

The Johns Hopkins NeuroHIV Comorbidities Scholars Program (JHNeurophytes)

The  Johns Hopkins NeuroHIV Comorbidities Scholars Program (JHNeurophytes)  aims to recruit and train highly qualified first or second year undergraduate students in STEM degree programs from across the nation with special emphasis on those who reside in regions where the incidence/prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection is high or has newly appeared. 

For 10 weeks during the summer, on a multi-year basis, trainees will have the opportunity at JHU to learn about and/or engage in leading edge hands-on basic, translational, clinical or computational research in a vast array of specialties including: HIV-neuropathogenesis; stress/inflammation and HIV cognition, neuroHIV and CNS reservoir, neuroHIV and drug abuse, neuroHIV and comorbidities of aging, analytical concepts in Big Data, bioinformatics, and computational neuroscience. By program completion, successful undergraduate trainees will have completed several oral podium and poster presentations at scientific conferences on and off of campus, and made contributions toward scientific publications. Combined with a program of professional development and mentorship sessions, our trainees will have gained, developed and strengthened their science: -skills, -identity, and -self-efficacy to succeed in an academic research or clinician-research career pathway. Our long-term goal is to strengthen pathways to the biomedical workforce focused on research and clinical care at the interface of HIV-neurologic dysfunction and associated comorbidities. Additionally, alumni will have developed competencies to address ongoing and emerging threats to human health and well-being.

JHNeurophytes Eligibility: Students eligible for the program must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who will be accepted into or are enrolled in a nationally accredited college or university by the beginning of the program (graduating high school seniors, 1 st or 2 nd year undergraduates). To promote a diverse pool of applicants and selected scholars, we strongly encourage individuals from the following groups to apply: students who are underrepresented in STEM, female students, students who identify as LGBTQ+, first-generation college students, students with a disability, or students from an economically disadvantaged background, as described in  Notice of NIH's Interest in Diversity.

Johns Hopkins Neuroscience Scholars Program (JHNSP)

The  Neuroscience Scholars Program  focuses on providing mentorship along with a high quality research experience for undergraduates from underrepresented and/or deaf or hard-of-hearing (D/HH) backgrounds that are interested in pursuing research-based PhD or MD/PhD programs in the neurosciences. JHNSP will help students navigate two critical transition periods: from high school to college, and from college to graduate school. Participants also enjoy yearlong contact with our community of mentors and colleagues. 

For 10 weeks during the summer, trainees will have the opportunity at JHU to learn about and/or engage in leading edge hands-on basic, translational, clinical or computational research in a vast array of specialties including: neuropathogenesis of disease; neuroinflammation, neurological basis of mental health, drug abuse and cognitive impairments, CNS biochemistry, analytical concepts in Big Data, bioinformatics, and computational neuroscience, and more. By program completion, successful undergraduate trainees will have completed several oral podium and poster presentations at scientific conferences on and off of campus, and made contributions toward scientific publications. Combined with a program of professional development and mentorship sessions, our trainees will have gained, developed and strengthened their science: -skills, -identity, and -self-efficacy to succeed in an academic research or clinician-research career pathway. Our long-term goal is to strengthen pathways to the biomedical workforce to increase diversity of thought and insight, as well as support our scholars’ long-term engagement in neuroscience research. Additionally, alumni will have developed competencies to address ongoing and emerging threats to human health and well-being.

JHNSP Eligibility: Students eligible for the program must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who will be accepted into or are enrolled in a nationally accredited college or university by the beginning of the program (graduating high school seniors, 1 st or 2 nd year undergraduates). To promote a diverse pool of applicants and selected scholars, we strongly encourage individuals from the following groups to apply: students who are underrepresented in STEM, female students, students who identify as LGBTQ+, first-generation college students, students who are deaf/hard of hearing or with another disability, or students from an economically disadvantaged background, as described in  Notice of NIH's Interest in Diversity.

Johns Hopkins Summer Undergraduate Program in Kidney Science (SUPerKS)

Kidney researchers and physicians are critically needed to address the skyrocketing burden of kidney disease, and the racial disparities that are associated with it, with African American persons developing severe forms at rates 3-4 times higher than those in other racial groups. The S ummer U ndergraduate P rogram in K idney S cience (SUPerKS) provides talented students the unique opportunity to explore research and physician-scientist careers in the kidney field with exposure to the practice of medicine. During the summer internship, students will work under the mentorship of esteemed faculty on cutting-edge research projects to unravel how the kidney functions in health and goes awry in kidney disease. Research projects span from the basic science of kidney genes to studying kidney function in genetically engineered mice, or cell models; clinical and epidemiological studies of kidney disease; studying biomarkers in human cohorts; tissue engineering; to developing biosensors or nanotechnologies that specifically interrogate kidney physiology and disease mechanisms. As a key aspect of the program that helps demonstrate translation of the research work, a clinical experience is provided, where students round with kidney doctors (nephrologists), meet patients, and discuss diagnoses and treatment plans. In addition to the research and clinical experiences, students participate in a weekly journal club, presenting research articles to their peers and members of the faculty. Students also attend a seminar series featuring faculty members from Johns Hopkins, providing time to interact with faculty members and hear different perspectives about research, clinical practice, and career development. At the end of the summer, students present their work in a poster session with other kidney programs around the country. We hope that through these activities students will gain first-hand knowledge of research and academic medicine, and ultimately pursue careers in the kidney sciences.

SUPerks Eligibility: 

• At least one year of college
• 1 semester of general chemistry and biology (or AP equivalents) 
• At least 18 years old
• official college transcripts, GPA should be greater than 3.0
• 2 letters of recommendation, 
• a personal statement describing career goals, specific research interests, prior research experiences, and biographical and demographic information.

To apply, please email Paul Welling [email protected] to request an application.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM)

Students in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) division work on specific research projects under the supervision of an assigned mentor. Projects span a broad range of research, from the basic science of endothelial or epithelial cell biology to asthma epidemiology. In addition to the research experience, students participate in a weekly journal club during which they present primary research articles to their peers and members of the faculty. Students also attend a seminar series featuring faculty members from Johns Hopkins and the NIH. This forum provides students with the opportunity to interact with faculty members and hear different perspectives on issues related to career development. Students interested in clinical medicine are given the opportunity to “round” with the Johns Hopkins Medicine residents, providing a glimpse of life in clinical medicine as a resident at an academic institution. At the end of the summer, students present their work in a poster session. We hope that through these activities students will gain first-hand knowledge of research and academic medicine, and ultimately pursue careers in the biomedical sciences.

PCCM Eligibility

Students must have completed one year of college by the start of the summer program (i.e., freshman) and be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.

Rosetta Commons Research Experience for Undergraduates (Rosetta REU)

The Rosetta Commons REU program  is a cyberlinked program in computational biomolecular structure and design. The Rosetta Commons software library includes algorithms for computational modeling and analysis of protein structures, which has enabled notable scientific advances in computational biology, including de novo protein design, enzyme design, ligand docking and structure prediction of biological macromolecules and macromolecular complexes. Participants in this program are placed in laboratories around the United States and even abroad. The program begins with students spending one week together at Rosetta Code School where they learn the inner details of the Rosetta code and community coding environment. Students spend the next eight weeks at their host laboratory conducting hands-on research in a molecular modeling and design project, developing new algorithms and discovering new science. In the final week students present their research in a poster and connect with Rosetta developers from around the world at the Rosetta Conference.

The sponsor, National Science Foundation, provides housing, travel, a sustenance allowance, and a stipend. 

Rosetta REU Eligibility

Current sophomores or juniors majoring in computer science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, biology and/or biophysics are eligible. While not required, we seek candidates with some combination of experiences in scientific or academic research, C++/Python/*nix/databases, software engineering, object-oriented programming, and/or collaborative development. 

Partner Programs

As summer research programs are increasingly competitive, it is advisable to apply to several summer opportunities. We have partnerships with the following non-JHU summer programs that permit you to do your summer research at Johns Hopkins:

• The Leadership Alliance Leadership Alliance is consortium of 20+ leading research institution around the country. Their Summer Research – Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) is geared towards students who want to pursue PhDs or MD-PhDs.
• EntryPoint! EntryPoint! identifies and recruits students with apparent and non-apparent disabilities studying in science, engineering, mathematics or computer science for outstanding internship and co-op opportunities.
• NIDDK STEP-UP This program funds students for summer research internships at the institution of their choice.
• MCHC/RISE-UP Though not directly under the SIP umbrella, the Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) allows students with an interest in public health and to do research at Johns Hopkins through the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) in Gynecology & Obstetrics (GYN/OB) Program (returning in 2025)

The SURF GYN/OB Program at Johns Hopkins offers rising junior and senior undergraduate students from across the country with interest in pursuing a career as a physician-scientist, the opportunity to work closely with faculty and leadership in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital. This program is designed for students to gain the valuable, necessary skillsets in preparation for a career as a physician-scientist by: 1) shadowing in the clinic, wards, and operating rooms and 2) conducting research on a project that focuses on a subspeciality of Women’s Health. Additionally, SURF fellows will attend lectures and workshops aimed at enhancing preparedness for medical school.

SURF GYN/OB Eligibility:

Rising juniors and seniors in good academic standing with interest in OBGYN career as a physician-scientist. 

For more information, contact  [email protected]  

Looking for a year-round opportunity for clinical research?

Clinical trials core internship program (oto-ctc ip).

Program Overview:

The Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Trials Core Internship Program (OTO-CTC IP) provides experience in everything related to clinical research/trials including regulatory, data management and patient-facing clinical experience. There are also opportunities for limited work in the lab. This role is available year-round, and flexible to student schedules.

Students in this role will gain experience in clinical trials design and execution from start-up to close out. Under the guidance of faculty and staff, students will be able to take an active role in data input, patient screening, patient observation, reporting outcomes to the IRB and FDA, and basic laboratory responsibilities. In addition, students can meet with the director of the clinical trials core for professional development and/or Pre-med mentoring.

Complete application:

Applying is free, there is no cost to the applicant. To apply, email Internship Program Coordinator Jordan Smith using [email protected] or [email protected] with the following information:

-a CV or resume

- your ideal timeline for the internship

-the school where you are currently enrolled

• Department of Health and Human Services
• National Institutes of Health

Clinical Center Summer Internship Program

Facts about the Program

• Approximately 40 students are selected each year
• Paid internship
• Student interns work with researchers and health professionals
• Student interns participate in the NIH Summer Poster Day and lecturers presented by NIH investigators
• For more information, please email the NIH Clinical Center Summer Internship Program Staff: [email protected]

Potential Research Areas

• Research Informatics
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Social Work
• Transfusion Medicine
• Critical Care
• Laboratory Medicine
• Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Interested in Applying to the Summer Internship Program

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Currently enrolled in high school, college, graduate school, or a health professional school
• Apply through the NIH Summer Internship Program application (opens mid-November through March 1 each year)
• Selected students will be notified by May and must participate in the program for eight, uninterrupted weeks (June 12-August 4, 2023)

To apply and view tips for submitting your application, visit the NIH Summer Internship Program website .

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Summer Internship Program (SIP)

This program is available to:

• College Students or Recent College Graduates

An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.

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About this program, diversity and inclusion, sip cohort programs, eligibility criteria, stipend and other compensation, before you apply, how to apply, contact nih principal investigators, selection process.

This program is for college, graduate and professional students interested in exploring careers in research and healthcare. These are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Research groups are located on all NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD.

Summer interns work in a research groups directed by a Principal Investigator (PI). We offer research opportunities in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences with opportunities to explore basic, translational, and clinical research. Students interested in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, and other health-related fields are invited to apply. Summer interns may not work in administrative offices or outside of the NIH IRP.

In addition to an intensive research experience, our summer interns have access to:

• professional development programs focused on core competencies needed for success in scientific careers
• focused on core competencies needed for success in research and healthcare careers
• educational and career advising
• a comprehensive well-being and resilience program

We also sponsor a Graduate and Professional School Fair in July and Summer Poster Day in early August, where our interns share their research with the NIH community.

Diversity strengthens our community. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from individuals:

• from racial and ethnic groups that have been underrepresented in biomedical research and healthcare fields
• with disabilities
• who are/were Pell Grant-eligible in college
• who are/were enrolled in Tribal Colleges and Universities, community colleges, Hispanic-serving institutions, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
• who identify as LGBTQ+
• disadvantaged by life circumstances that have negatively impacted their educational opportunities.

Our goal is to support diverse students to enter careers in research and healthcare. To help us achieve this, we sponsor summer cohort programs.

Summer interns in these programs  have access to all resources of the broader SIP program and also participate in orientation, leadership, professional development,  and well-being programs as part of a cohort or  learning community. The curriculum of each cohort program is tailored to the educational needs of the group. The OITE provides funding and works with interns in these programs on an appropriate research group placement.  The OITE sponsors the following SIP cohort experiences:

• CCSEP for students in community college
• C-SOAR for college students who have limited access to research opportunities during the school year
• V-SOAR for college students who are not able to come to an NIH campus
• GDSSP for master’s students in data science
• M-SOAR for medical students interested in translational science

Some ICs also sponsor SIP programs - find them on the additional summer programs page .

To apply for the NIH SIP, and SIP cohort programs, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition, you must be:

• 17 years of age or older on June 15, 2024
• a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• enrolled at least half-time in an accredited community college, college, or university as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional school student at the time of application,
• accepted into an accredited graduate program for the fall semester with the expectation of attending at least half-time. High school graduates who completed a gap year and are starting community college or college in the fall, are also eligible to apply.

Individuals who are U.S. permanent residents must be attending or have been accepted into educational institutions in the U.S.

Applicants with a family member working at NIH should be aware of the strict nepotism policy , which may limit your ability to work in certain NIH institutes, centers, or research groups.

Stipends for summer interns are adjusted annually and are based on educational level. There is free parking on each NIH campus; summer interns on some campuses may be eligible to participate in the Transhare program .

All summer interns must present proof of health insurance to participate in the program.

The decision to come to the NIH as a summer intern is an important one.  These are full-time research positions, and it is not possible to take summer classes or tend to other responsibilities during work hours.

Research groups are located on several different NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD. Before you begin your application, we encourage you to learn more about:

We also encourage you to learn more about:

• the Intramural Research Program and the mission of each NIH IC
• the various campuses and the specific focus of the work performed there

Watch this video before applying. It talks about the program and provides a framework for deciding if the program is right for you. It also discusses the application process and provides information on finding appropriate research groups.

If you decide the NIH SIP is right for you, pay careful attention to our extensive FAQs to support you in the application process.

Opening and closing dates

The SIP application is currently closed. You greatly increase your chances of getting a position by completing your application and reaching out to potential research groups by mid-January.

The SIP application closed on Friday, February 16, 2024 at noon ET. Reference letters are due before Friday, February 23, 2024 at noon ET.

Complete your application

You must use the NIH Application Center to apply for this program.

• After you complete the required sections of your profile, you will be asked to select a preferred program. Choose ‘Summer internships for college, professional, and graduate students.’
• You must select 'Apply' next to ‘Summer Internship Program’ for your application to be considered for this program.
• Ensure that you are eligible for this program before clicking 'Start Application.'
• To complete your application, import any relevant information from your profile. You must also submit:
• Coursework & Exams - a list of coursework and grades
• CV/Resume - a list of your education, experience, and other relevant history
• References - the names and contact information of two references
• Letter/Statement - a cover letter broadly describing your research experience, current interests and career goals

5. Review all of your materials carefully before you submit your application.

The SIP application is currently closed.

Please read our recommendations on finding mentors in the Intramural Research Program , which provide important information on how to find research groups and factors to be aware of as you interview and consider positions.

To be considered for a SIP position, you should reach out to NIH Principal Investigators(PIs) and direct them to your completed application .

• Search databases and develop a list of PIs in the Intramural Research Program whose work interests you. Note that PIs may reach out to you to see if you are interested in working in their group.
• Send personalized emails to PIs expressing interesting in their research group and highlighting why you are a strong candidate for their program.
• Interview, virtually or in-person.

There is no centralized selection process; applications are reviewed by individual Principal Investigators (PIs) who select their own summer interns and provide the funding to support them. PIs begin interviewing candidates and offering positions in early January and the selection process is completed by April 15, 2024. Successful candidates will be informed by their PI and on-boarding paperwork will be done by the hiring IC.

Remember that the application and selection process for OITE and IC programs may differ, so read information specific to programs that interest you.

Have questions?

Check out our extensive frequently asked questions list to support you in the application process.

Reach out to us at [email protected] .

Lori Conlan

• Deputy Director, Office of Intramural Training and Education

Alexis Schirling

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About our program.

The summer undergraduate program at Barrow Neurological Institute is a paid, 10-to-12-week internship program offered to undergraduate students from all colleges and universities, nationally and internationally. Students in the program work full time in a research laboratory under the mentorship of a Barrow scientist, actively participating in groundbreaking neuroscience research using the most advanced technologies and equipment.

There are also internship positions available within the Marketing Department, Neuroscience Publications Department, and the Barrow Foundation.

Internships are available in basic science, communications, philanthropy, and disease-relevant neuroscience areas, including, but not exclusive to:

Translational Neuroscience Research Laboratories

A very unique opportunity to the young and upcoming generation of neuroscientists to participate in cutting-edge disease and patient-relevant translational research in areas such as:

• Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementias
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Parkinson’s disease
• Brain tumors and neuro-oncology
• Neuroinflammation
• Neurotrauma
• Brain Aneurysm and related vascular brain disorders

Barrow Neuroimaging Innovation Center

The mission of the Barrow Neuroimaging Innovation Center is to transform patient care through innovative neuroimaging solutions. The center aims to apply these solutions to all major neurological conditions treated at Barrow. These include brain tumors, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, neuropathies and nerve trauma, spinal cord disorders, and neurovascular disorders.

Sonntag Spine Center

The Sonntag Spine Center at Barrow Neurological Institute is dedicated to advancing the treatment of spinal conditions through collaborative research, trailblazing innovation, and global education.

The Spinal Biomechanics Laboratory studies the mechanical behavior of the spine in its normal condition and after injury, disease, or surgical intervention. Spinal biomechanics researchers work closely with clinical neurosurgeons in the Department of Neurosurgery.

The Spine Virtual Reality Laboratory in the Sonntag Spine Center was established by surgeons for surgeons to allow neurosurgery residents and attendings to design and test innovative surgical training in virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality. We maintain a tight feedback loop between the personnel creating the experience and the surgeons who use the experience to practice and learn.

Neuro-Rehabilitation Center

Neuro-rehabilitation is the process of helping people who have experienced complex brain and spinal cord diseases, injuries, and conditions return to normal functioning or regain as much function as possible. Barrow is leader in the use of neuro-robotics, which mimic normal human movements and adapt to support and challenge a patient’s specific abilities.

Neuroscience Publications

The Neuroscience Publications Department leads the academic publishing industry in author services focused entirely on the neurosciences. Our author services include a wide range of projects managed by highly qualified personnel with extensive experience in their fields of expertise: animation, editorial, graphics, illustration, video, and interactive 3D-models.

Innovation Center

Considering the critical importance of innovation to the advancement of neurosurgery, and a surprising lack of formal training in innovation among residency programs, Barrow created a residency training program in neurosurgical innovation— The Barrow Innovation Center . The center comprises a rapid prototyping laboratory with 3D printers and several collaborative partnerships between neurosurgery residents, patent law students, and biomedical engineering students.

The Marketing Department at Barrow offers students a broad exposure to all facets of healthcare marketing. From content creation and strategy to analytics and measurement, the marketing team strives to tell the Barrow story in a way that informs and educates prospective patients.

Barrow Foundation

Philanthropy plays a key role in advancing healthcare. At Barrow, philanthropy focuses on three main pillars of support: patient care, research, and education through comprehensive fundraising efforts that include major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundations, annual fund donors, employee giving, and events.

Questions about the program?

In addition to gaining hands on laboratory research experience, interns attend weekly research seminars, learn about career options in scientific fields, and present their research at the annual Barrow summer intern research symposium, either as an oral presentation or a scientific poster.

Interns from previous years have been able to use this internship to gain co-authorships on scientific abstracts and manuscripts, enrich their graduate and medical school applications, and foster scientific collaborations and friendships throughout their future careers.

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Application checklist.

You will need the following information when filling out your application. Please note that applications cannot be saved while in progress, so it is important that you have all of these items available before beginning the application process.

• Demographic information
• Employment eligibility
• Educational background, including overall GPA, science and math GPA, and expected graduation date
• A brief personal statement describing yourself, your career goals, your research interests, and your expectations of the program
• A brief description of any previous laboratory experience related to your desired field of work, if applicable
• A complete list of all collegiate classes taken that pertain to your desired field of work, including honors designation, grade achieved, the semester and year when the course was taken, and in the institution at which you completed the course
• One letter of recommendation from a professional mentor

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Ashley holtz, important dates.

• Dec. 4, 2023:  Applications opens
• Feb. 23, 2024:  Application deadline
• April 8, 2024 :  Latest students will be notified of their selection (NOTE: students may be notified earlier. Those not selected will be notified during the week of April 8.)
• May 30, 2024 :   Orientation
• June 3, 2024 :  First day of internship
• Aug. 9, 2024:  Last day of internship

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the summer undergraduate research program at Barrow, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old by the start date of the internship
• Be eligible to work in the United States (if you are an international applicant, visa application support will be provided for qualifying students)
• Be a full-time enrolled college or university student during the time of the internship as well as in the following fall semester
• Be able to work 40 hours per week during the internship period

Application Review

• A review committee comprised of diverse Barrow faculty selects top applicants
• Those top applicants are then presented to all Barrow faculty, who will select the final candidates (this selection process might include an interview by phone, skype, or in person)
• Final candidates will be contacted by email

Frequently Asked Questions

May i apply to participate in the program again.

Students are able to participate in the program a maximum of two times.

Will Barrow provide housing?

Qualifying students may receive support towards travel and housing.

Will Barrow sponsor visas?

Qualifying students may receive support for visa sponsorship.

How much does the internship pay, and does it include benefits?

The internship pays Arizona minimum wage per hour. All pay is subject to state and federal taxes. No benefits are provided, as this internship is considered a temporary position.

*International students: If you qualify for the scholarship you will be accommodated and/or reimbursed for housing, transportation, and meals. Students will be able to observe and gain insight into various ongoing research activities.

Will I be able to choose which Barrow faculty member is my mentor?

You may request a specific faculty member for a mentor but it is not guaranteed that there will be an opening available in that particular laboratory.

Can I shadow a physician during my internship?

There are some opportunities to shadow physicians during your time at Barrow although it is not guaranteed. It will depend upon the physicians available and their schedule.

Will I be required to work on weekends?

No. Students are not eligible to work on weekends and holidays. Students are scheduled to work eight hours per day, from Monday to Friday.

Are working hours flexible?

The students are scheduled to work eight hours per day and are not allowed to work unsupervised in the laboratory. Therefore, the actual working times will greatly depend on the mentor who will be directly supervising the student.

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The Top 40 Pre-med Summer Internships

By: Ryan Kelly

“Summer break” is an oxymoron for pre-meds. Typically the only thing they’re “breaking” is a sweat, but they wouldn’t have it any other way.

For pre-meds, summer is not a time to simply recharge and rest on their laurels. It’s a precious opportunity to FOCUS on a FEW areas of their lives or applications, since the school year is often a constant balancing act of staying afloat with coursework and a slew of extracurriculars.

So odds are you won’t be idle during the summer, but how should you spend that time? For some, it’ll be devoted to MCAT prep or taking a few difficult courses in isolation so that you can give your best effort to studying.

But for many other pre-meds, it will be a time to gain experience through summer internships, whether in research or a clinical setting.

Why You Should Consider a Pre-med Summer Internship

Because all of your pre-med friends are doing it, and you MUST do one too, if you want to compete with them! Just kidding – there are better reasons than that!

Experience – step out of your comfort zone, take on greater responsibility, and enjoy scholarly freedom (oh yeah, and put it on your med school application!)

Networking – make connections with esteemed people at universities (often partners with medical schools); secure future research and clinical positions

Clarify Goals – discover what you do and don’t like; narrow and determine your future vision as a researcher and clinician

Accomplishments – many programs include the chance to present at conferences, co-author published results, or spearhead projects

Immerse Yourself – explore new communities, make new friends, and test the waters of life as a physician and/or physician-scientist

Trying to make an objective, all-encompassing list of the best pre-med summer internships is a difficult task, since it heavily depends on the location, qualifications, interests, and goals of each individual pre-med.

However, we wanted to provide a modest database of pre-med internship opportunities, categorized by type and location, with links and blurbs of information about each. We’ve tried to include diversity in location and discipline.

Bookmark this article now so that you can return to it as a reference when needed. We hope it helps you find the best internship for YOU and YOUR interests.

Note: Prestige is nice, but you should find an internship that genuinely speaks towards your passions; you will stand out more for what you actually accomplish and contribute!

The programs below are classified under four regions (with flexible geographic interpretation). The entries for each region are not listed in any particular order.

Deadlines are for 2020, but they are subject to change in future years.

West Coast Pre-med Summer Internships

Bridging the Gaps Summer Research Program

USC Keck School of Medicine – Deadline: February 1st – Mainly for minority students.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

USC Keck Graduate Institute – Deadline: March 1st – Innovative research in biotechnology and bioengineering.

Summer Explore Health Professions

USC Keck Graduate Institute – Deadline: June 1st – Two-week program of classroom and experiential learning.

Summer Health Profession Education Program (SHPEP)

UCLA – Deadline: February 15th – Academic enrichment curriculum and problem-based workshops on clinical cases.

Pre-medical Enrichment Program (PREP)

UCLA – Deadline: March 3rd – Gain insight on medical school admissions, student life, and medical school curriculum.

Summer Research Training Program

UCSF – Deadline: February 3rd – Spend 10 weeks working with faculty members on research. Take part in seminars, lectures, and social events.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

UCSD – Deadline: February 2nd – Eight-week project with a faculty member in the biomedical sciences.

Pre-Med Wilderness & Emergency Medicine Course

University of Colorado – Deadline: March 30th – Shadow a world-class ER, earn your WFR certification, and learn from physicians around the world.

CDCB Summer Research Internship Program

Oregon Health & Science University – Deadline: February 14th – Work directly with research mentors in cancer biology, immunology, cell biology, and biomedical engineering.

APEX Summer Camp Program

University of Washington – Rolling Deadline – Focuses on children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and related disorders.

East Coast Pre-med Summer Internships

Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP)

Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA – Deadline: January 14th – Designed for undergraduates with a commitment to biomedical research and an interest in genomics.

Combined Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Massachusetts Medical School – Deadline: March 15 – Hands-on laboratory research with an investigator serving as a mentor, role model, and advisor.

The Dean for Medical Education’s Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES)

Georgetown University School of Medicine – February 4th – Engage in clinical experience, guided research, and immersive community based learning.

Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program

Weill Cornell / Rockefeller / Sloan- Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program – Deadline: February 1st – Allows freshman and sophomore underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged students to experience life as a MD-PhD student.

Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

Weill Cornell Medical College – Deadline: February 1st – Designed to give students deeper insights into the field of medicine, including issues that greatly affect underserved groups.

NYSCF Summer Internship Program

New York Stem Cell Foundation – Deadline: February 17th – Provides students a rare glimpse into the fast-paced world of stem cell research.

Summer Student Pre-Med & Research Program

Hartford Hospital – Deadline: February 6th – Offers an introduction to research methodology, patient treatment, and ethical issues in medicine.

Johns Hopkins Summer Internship Program

Johns Hopkins University – Deadline: February 1st – Provides experience in research laboratories to students of diverse backgrounds.

Biostatistics Epidemiology Summer Training (BEST) Diversity Program

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health – Deadline: March 1st – Complete a research project under the supervision of an experienced faculty mentor.

Overlook Summer Internship Program

Atlantic Health System – Deadline: February 1st – Shadow professionals in the operating room, emergency department, hospital floors, and physician offices.

Midwest Pre-med Summer Internships

ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program

Various Locations – Deadline: February 28th – Meet with scholars in basic, clinical, translational, prevention, control, behavioral, and population research.

University of Chicago Summer Programs: Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)

University of Chicago – Deadline: January 17th – Participate in either basic science laboratories or clinical research projects.

University of Chicago Summer Programs: Chicago Academic Medicine (CAMP)

University of Chicago – Deadline: January 17th – Engage in group learning and team building, attend interactive lectures, and participate in clinical shadowing.

Northwestern’s Engage Chicago program, special concentration in Health and Medicine

Northwestern University – Rolling Deadline – Explore the realities of individual healthcare in the context of the US healthcare system.

American Center for Reproductive Medicine at Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic – Deadline: March 13th – Work alongside reproductive scientists and clinicians in learning about basic laboratory techniques in a real laboratory setting.

Summer Scholars Program

OU-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine – Deadline: February 1st – In addition to traditional medical school curricula, the program focuses on case-based problem solving.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURF-N)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine – Deadline: February 3rd – Provides summer stipends to undergraduate students interested in cutting-edge research in several disciplines of neuroscience.

Health P.A.S.S.

Des Moines University – Deadline: February 15th – For students interested in osteopathic medical careers.

Summer Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Ethics Research

Mayo Clinic – Deadline: January 11th – Develop research skills that include empirical methods, study design, data collection and analysis, and scholarly writing.

UM-SMART Undergrad Summer Program

University of Michigan – Deadline: January 18th – Work full-time in a basic research laboratory under the mentorship of a research faculty member.

Southern States Pre-med Summer Internships

Summer Science Academy

Vanderbilt University – Deadline: February 1st – Research seminars, enrichment activities, lectures, and social activities for undergraduates engaged in research.

Undergraduate Clinical Research Program

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine – Deadline: February 1st – Gives college students the opportunity to participate in both research and clinical patient care at an academic medical center.

Pediatric Oncology Education Program (POE)

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN – Deadline: February 1st – Receive training in a superb academic environment with basic scientists, research-oriented physicians, and postdoctoral fellows.

Texas A&M University Summer Undergraduate Research Focus

Texas A&M University College of Medicine – Deadline: February 9th – Working closely with Texas A&M University College of Medicine faculty on research projects in basic or clinical science disciplines.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

University of Mississippi Medical Center – Deadline: February 15th – In addition to the lab experience, attend seminars aimed at enhancing your understanding of biomedical research.

Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM)

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine – Deadline: February 15th – Work with UAB faculty on mentored research projects and participate in clinical experiences.

Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine – Deadline: February 15 – Be instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming an integrated member of a vibrant clinical and scientific community.

Summer Research Program at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis – February 19th – Offers undergrad students an excellent introduction to current radiological sciences research.

Student Training & Research Program

Augusta University – Deadline: February 1st – Work alongside research mentors on exciting research and attend interactive workshops.

Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program

Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis – Deadline: January 14th – Hands-on cancer research experience for 10 weeks over the summer.

More Information on Pre-med Summer Internships

Didn’t find what you’re looking for?

We found a database that’s organized by state, but it covers all pre-health careers and doesn’t provide much supplementary info.

Other helpful databases: AAMC, NAAHP

Have any questions about pre-med summer internships? Let us know in the comments below, and we’ll respond to you personally!

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The Summer Lab Science Program at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, offers students a unique work opportunity to gain experience in the clinical laboratory environment by working alongside Mayo Clinic laboratory employees.

As clinical testing is highly regulated by Mayo's accrediting agencies and requires appropriate levels of educational degrees, you will not be responsible for performing clinical testing — though you'll have the opportunity to perform pre-analytical functions, work on laboratory-related projects and potentially observe high-complexity testing.

While in the Summer Lab Science Program, your responsibilities are supportive laboratory tasks and may include aliquoting, extraction, centrifugation,  instrument preparation and loading, and administrative tasks. You will also participate in a variety of educational topics to expand your clinical laboratory knowledge.

The Summer Lab Science Program begins in early June and ends in mid-August each year. The program runs 10 weeks with the potential opportunity to extend employment beyond your original end date.

All students begin the program on the same day and attend an orientation together. Casual business attire is required.

Eligibility

Note: This program is a one-time experience. Previous participants are ineligible.

To participate in the Summer Lab Science Program, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic does not provide sponsorship for employment.
• Be completing your junior year (the summer prior to graduation) of a four-year baccalaureate program in medical laboratory science, chemistry, human biology, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, or another human biomedical science-related field.
• Have at least a 2.75 overall GPA.

Prior to starting the program, you need to have 90 semester hours (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, including one of the following:

• Twenty-four semester hours of science courses that include three hours of mathematics and either 16 hours of chemistry or 16 hours of biology
• Six semester hours each of chemistry and biology, along with 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology (in any combination)

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The application process is electronic, with the Summer Lab Science Program job posting available from mid-November until the end of January each year.

To locate the job posting, click on the learning opportunities drop-down and select training programs & internships during that time frame. If this opportunity is not available, you may click "Email jobs to me." You will then be notified via email when positions become available.

You are responsible for ensuring that all application materials are complete at the time of submission. The selection committee does not review incomplete applications. Late submissions are not accepted.

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Biomedical Statistics and Informatics Internships in Rochester, Minnesota, provide a learning experience for both undergraduate and graduate students interested in participating in the analysis of ongoing research projects conducted at Mayo Clinic. If selected, you have an opportunity to enhance your computer and statistical skills while working under the direction of a lead statistician or lead bioinformatician.

Openings are posted and made available to applicants in the Spring and Fall – dependent upon the research need and candidate(s) availability. They start at a minimum of eight weeks and are filled through a competitive application and interview process.

To be notified of opportunities that match your research interest and skills, we encourage you to sign up for the Talent Community .

With questions about a current opening, or the application process, contact: Stephanie M. Baird |  [email protected]

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The Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering offers undergraduate internships to students who have completed two years of an engineering curriculum, such as electrical, mechanical, software, chemical or biomedical engineering.

While the goal of the internship is to provide exposure to a diverse cross section of engineering and development activities, the actual work done by interns is highly dependent on the work that is ongoing within the Division of Engineering at the time of the internship.

Ultimately, a successful internship involves having the intern experience a wide range of activities, including project initiation, conceptual and detailed product design, testing, deployment, and project closure.

Graduate Internships

Graduate internships within the Division of Engineering are for students enrolled in a graduate-level engineering program. While the undergraduate internship seeks to expose students to a broad set of engineering activities, the graduate internship focuses on a specific assignment related to a system or device being developed within the Division of Engineering.

A successful graduate internship allows the intern to participate in activities such as modeling or simulation, analysis, conceptual design, and solid modeling or circuit design, all leading to an actual product being delivered to our medical staff.

Undergraduate and graduate openings for the Engineering Internship are posted in our job listings in January or February each year.

For more information, contact:

• Shelly L. Weir
• Phone: 507-238-5113
• Email:  [email protected]

Empower Qualified Underrepresented Administrative Leaders (EQUAL) Internship 

Interested in learning from some of the most talented laboratory and administrative professionals in the world? Well, look no further! Explore our paid administrative internship for students attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and are pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree. Here, you will be a valued member of an outstanding healthcare team and will experience the exemplary environment of one of the world’s leading healthcare institutions.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) supports physicians at Mayo Clinic and around the world by performing testing services for diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations. Additionally, Mayo Collaborative Services in partnership with Mayo Clinic Laboratories is a global leader in diagnostics dedicated to collaborative discoveries and patient breakthroughs.

The EQUAL internship is a paid, 16-week program that provides an opportunity for relevant field experiences with areas of emphasis including strategy development and execution, financial analysis and application, sales, marketing, product management or operations and logistics. Mentors assigned to the intern provide instruction and guidance, and regularly assess performance. Interns are responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, interns are assigned selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, evaluate performance levels and provide benefit to the work unit.

Benefits of the internship include a full-time, paid opportunity, a private and fully-furnished apartment free of charge, and paid round-trip travel to Rochester, MN, where the internship is located. Qualified candidates must attend an HBCU or HSI and actively be pursuing an MBA or MHA program at the time of applying. Successful candidates will have completed most of their required courses and be enrolled in the degree program at the completion of the internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Step 1: Visit our Careers Website during the April and September months. Each year during these months the posting will be available.

Step 2: Submit the online application .

Step 3: If you are visiting us outside of the months listed in Step 1., no problem, we encourage you to sign up for the Talent Community .

If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected] .

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The Information Security Internship is an opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience while working with Mayo Clinic professionals.

Paid internships are available within the Office of Information Security for undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students. Three-month summer programs or semester programs are offered depending on the availability of qualified students. Opportunities may be available to extend longer than a semester, if you have an interest and Mayo has the capacity and budget.

To view available openings, use "Information Security" as your search term on the site. 

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 The size and scope of practice at Mayo Clinic make it unique. Technologies that were created here are used worldwide. Computers, joined with video, wireless and engineering technology, support every aspect of Mayo's clinical practice, research and education.

Information technology at Mayo Clinic comprises a wide array of services and functions, including administrative applications, clinical systems, telecom and networks, and support.

Paid internships are available for undergraduate and graduate students within the Department of Information Technology. The internships range from approximately three months to six months or more.

To view available openings, use "Information Technology" as your search term on the site. 

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To view available openings, use "Video Post-Production" as your search term on the site. 

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