Internships in Scientific Research Or Medicine

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine

The following compilation features research internships in science or medicine offered nationwide for high school, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and MPH students. The compilation is organized by academic level and discipline and the programs are alphabetized according to the name of the sponsoring institution. For more information about a specific internship, please refer to the program’s website or contact the respective administrator. *Note: This is a continually-evolving document, please check back often for updates. If you would like your program to be featured in this compilation or if you wish to be included on the distribution list as updates are made, contact Jennifer Anderson ([email protected]) and/or Jordan Cañas ([email protected]).

Internships in Scientific Research for High School Students Cancer Research Center of Hawai’i (Hawai’i)...... 5 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (Ohio)...... 5 City of Hope (California)...... 5 Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research (Indiana) ...... 6 Indiana University, Melvin and Bren Simons Cancer Center (Indiana)...... 6 Maine Medical Center Research Institute (Maine)...... 7 National Institutes of Health, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (Maryland) ...... 7 National Institutes of Health, Summer Internship Program (Maryland) ...... 7 Pathways to Science (Multiple locations) ...... 7 Roswell Park Cancer Institute (New York)...... 8 Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (Washington)...... 8 Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (California)...... 9 Stanford School of Medicine, Summer Residential Program (California)...... 9 University of Washington, Genomics Workshops (Washington) ...... 10 University of Washington, Genomics Outreach for Minorities (Washington) ...... 10

Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York) ...... 11 American Society for Microbiology (District of Columbia)...... 11 Amgen Scholars, California Institute of Technology (California)...... 11 Amgen Scholars, Columbia University/Barnard College (New York) ...... 12 Amgen Scholars, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Massachusetts)...... 12 Amgen Scholars/Stanford University (California)...... 12 Amgen Scholars, University of California, Berkeley (California)...... 13 Amgen Scholars, University of California, Los Angeles (California)...... 13 Amgen Scholars, University of California, San Diego (California) ...... 14 Amgen Scholars, University of California, San Francisco (California)...... 14 Amgen Scholars, University of Washington (Washington) ...... 15 Amgen Scholars, Washington University in St. Louis (Missouri) ...... 15 Boston University (Massachusetts)...... 15 Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Massachusetts) ...... 15 Cancer Research Center of Hawai’i (Hawai’i)...... 16 Carnegie Mellon University (Pennsylvania) ...... 17 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (Ohio)...... 17 Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 1 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. City of Hope (California)...... 17 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (New York) ...... 17 Colorado State University (Colorado) ...... 18 Committee on Institutional Cooperation, Michigan State University (Michigan) ...... 18 Committee on Institutional Cooperation, Purdue University (Indiana)...... 19 Committee on Institutional Cooperation, University of Illinois-Chicago (Illinois)...... 19 Committee on Institutional Cooperation, University of Iowa (Iowa) ...... 19 Committee on Institutional Cooperation, University of Michigan (Michigan) ...... 20 Dartmouth College (Massachusetts)...... 20 Directors of Health Promotion and Education /Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (District of Columbia)...... 20 Drexel University College of Medicine (Drexel Med) (Pennsylvania) ...... 20 Emory University (Georgia)...... 21 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Washington) ...... 21 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/New Mexico State University (Washington) ...... 22 Gerstner Sloan-Kettering (New York) ...... 22 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute (Florida)...... 22 Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts) ...... 23 Harvard School of Public Health (Massachusetts)...... 23 Harvard Stem Cell Institute (Massachusetts)...... 24 Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research (Indiana) ...... 24 Huntsman Cancer Institute (Utah) ...... 24 Indiana University, Melvin and Bren Simons Cancer Center (Indiana)...... 25 Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis (Indiana) ...... 25 Kansas State University (Kansas)...... 26 Lakenau Institute for Medical Research (Pennsylvania)...... 26 Louisiana State University (Louisiana)...... 26 Maine Medical Center Research Institute (Maine)...... 26 Marquette University (Wisconsin) ...... 27 Mayo Grad School College of Medicine (Minnesota)...... 27 Medical College of Wisconsin (Wisconsin) ...... 28 Medical University of South Carolina (South Carolina)...... 28 Methodist Research Institute at Clarian Health (Indiana) ...... 28 Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success (MS PhD’s) ...... 29 Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York)...... 29 National Institutes of Health, Cancer Research Interns (District of Columbia) ...... 29 National Institutes of Health, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (Maryland) ...... 30 National Institutes of Health, Summer Internship Program (Maryland) ...... 30 National Institutes of Health, STEP-UP (Maryland) ...... 30 National Science Foundation, Research Experience for Undergraduates (Locations vary) ...... 31 NASA STEM Programs (Multiple Locations) ...... 31 New York University (New York)...... 31 Northwestern University (Illinois)...... 31 Pathways to Science (Multiple locations) ...... 31 Rockefeller University (New York) ...... 32 Roswell Park Cancer Institute (New York)...... 32 Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (Washington)...... 33

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 2 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. St. Jude Children’s Research Foundation (Tennessee) ...... 33 SUNY Upstate Medical University (New York) ...... 33 University of California, Davis (California) ...... 33 University of California, Irvine (California...... 34 University of Chicago (Illinois)...... 34 University of Cincinnati, Summer Pre-Medical Enrichment Program (Ohio) ...... 34 University of Cincinnati, Women in Science and Engineering (Ohio)...... 35 University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cancer and Cell Biology Summer Undergrad. Res. Prog. (Ohio)...... 35 University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Ohio) ...... 35 University of Colorado at Boulder (Colorado) ...... 35 University of Colorado, Denver (Colorado) ...... 36 University of Connecticut, Health Center (Connecticut) ...... 36 University of Connecticut, Summer Research Fellowship (Connecticut)...... 36 University of Iowa, Interdisciplinary Summer Undergraduate Research Program (Iowa) ...... 36 University of Iowa, Medical Scientist Training Program (Iowa)...... 37 University of Maryland (Maryland) ...... 37 University of Medicine and Dentistry School of New Jersey/Rutgers University (New Jersey)...... 37 University of Nebraska (Nebraska) ...... 37 University of Notre Dame (Indiana)...... 38 University of Pennsylvania, Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (Pennsylvania) ...... 38 University of Pennsylvania, Undergraduate Student Scholars Program (Pennsylvania) ...... 39 University of Rochester (New York)...... 39 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Texas) ...... 39 University of Texas Medical Branch (Texas) ...... 40 University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Texas) ...... 40 University of Texas Southwestern (Texas) ...... 40 University of Toledo (Ohio) ...... 41 University of Utah (Utah)...... 41 University of Wisconsin-Madison, Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program (Wisconsin)...... 41 University of Wisconsin-Madison, Research Experience for Undergraduates - Microbiology (Wisconsin)...... 42 Virginia Commonwealth University (Virginia)...... 42 Washington University in St. Louis (Missouri)...... 42 Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences (New York)...... 43 Yale University (Connecticut)...... 43

Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Association of Public Health Laboratories ...... 44 Huntsman Cancer Institute (Utah)...... 44 National Institutes of Health (Maryland)...... 44 NASA STEM Programs (Multiple Locations) ...... 45 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, Arizona State University (Arizona) ...... 45 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, Baylor University (Texas) ...... 45 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) ...... 46 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, Mayo Clinic (Minnesota)...... 46 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York)...... 47 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, Tufts University (Massachusetts) ...... 47 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, The University of Alabama- Birmingham (Alabama)...... 47 Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 3 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of Chicago (Illinois) ...... 47 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of Kansas (Kansas) ...... 48 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Massachusetts) ...... 48 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of Michigan (Michigan) ...... 48 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of Missouri, Columbia (Missouri) ...... 49 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of New Mexico (New Mexico)...... 49 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of North Texas (Texas)...... 50 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of Rochester (New York) ...... 51 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania) ...... 51 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of South Carolina (South Carolina) ...... 51 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, University of Washington (Washington) ...... 52 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, Virginia Tech (Virginia) ...... 52 Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program, Wake Forest University (North Carolina) ...... 52 University of Connecticut (Connecticut)...... 53 Virginia Commonwealth University (Virginia) ...... 53

Internships in Pre-Medicine for Post-baccalaureate Students Association of American Medical Colleges ...... 54 University of Cincinnati (Ohio)...... 54

Internships in Scientific Research for Graduate Students Association of Public Health Laboratories ...... 55 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/New Mexico State University (Washington) ...... 55 Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research (Indiana) ...... 56 Hispanic Serving Health Professions School (Virginia) ...... 56 Indiana University/Purdue University- Indianapolis (Indiana) ...... 56 Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success (Multiple Locations) ...... 57 National Institutes of Health, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (Maryland)) ...... 57 National Institutes of Health, Summer Intern Program (Maryland)...... 57 NASA STEM Programs (Multiple Locations) ...... 58 Pathways to Science (Multiple Locations) ...... 58 St. Jude Children’s Research Foundation (Tennessee) ...... 58 Virginia Commonwealth University (Virginia)...... 59

Internships in Medicine for First-Year Medical Students Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Massachusetts) ...... 60 Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis (Indiana) ...... 60 Methodist Research Institute at Clarian (Indiana)...... 60 St. Jude Children’s Research Foundation (Tennessee) ...... 61 University of Maryland (Maryland) ...... 61 University of Texas, Medical School at Houston (Texas) ...... 61 Virginia Commonwealth University (Virginia)...... 62

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 4 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383.

Internships in Scientific Research for High School Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Cancer Research Center The goal of the Continuing Umbrella of CURE CURE of Hawai’i Research Experiences (CURE) and Meiji  High school student (at least 16 Students receive an hourly wage in Yasuda programs is to encourage students to years of age or turning 16 before accordance with the University of Hawaii pursue future careers in the biosciences, starting the program) OR college Student Research Fellow pay scale. particularly cancer research, giving practical undergraduate. Meiji Yasuda meaning to academic course work. At the same  Be a Hawai‘i resident. Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for time, students make a valuable contribution to participation in the nine-week internship. the CRCH research mission. By participating in  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. a research program at CRCH, an NCI-  Member of an underrepresented For more information, visit: designated cancer center, students will learn group in the sciences (racial and www.crch.org/internships.htm from experts who are devoted to preventing, ethnic, first generation to attend If you have additional questions, please send treating, and curing cancer. Each year, a college, economically disadvantaged). an email to: [email protected] number of promising students are selected for Meiji Yasuda this unique opportunity to expand and extend  Undergraduate student with a 3.5 their interest in basic, clinical, and/or population GPA or greater. science cancer research.  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA.  Be a Hawai‘i resident.  Completed at least two years of university coursework.

Cincinnati Children’s The Summer Undergraduate Research  Junior or senior in high school OR Students will receive a $3,200 stipend. Hospital Medical Center Fellowship (SURF) provides an opportunity for undergraduate student of freshmen, For more information, visit: students to explore laboratories in the sophomore or junior standing. www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/researc Department of Pediatrics, University of  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. h/surf/default/ Cincinnati College of Medicine and conduct a research project under the direction of a faculty  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. If you have additional questions, please send member at Cincinnati Children’s.  Must have an interest in pursuing a an email to: [email protected] Students will also participate in various career in biomedical research or academic programs, including research medicine. seminars, journal clubs, and career days, as well as social activities with interns from other programs at the university. Interns will present their research project at a poster competition.

City of Hope The Roberts Summer Academy offers high  Posses a strong interest in learning Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. school and undergraduate students an more about biomedical research. For more information, visit: opportunity to spend 10 weeks at the City of  At least 16 years of age and http://www.cityofhope.org/education/summer- Hope as a member of a biomedical research registered at an accredited high student-academy/Pages/default.aspx team. This experience is designed to promote school, college, or university. If you have additional questions, please send Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 5 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for High School Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information the development of critical thinking and scientific  Willing to make a full-time an email to Dr. Michelle Navarro at: communication skills. commitment to a research project. [email protected] Herman B. Wells Center The goals of the Wells Center are to increase  *Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $2,500 stipend. Interns for Pediatric Research knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of OR graduate student in a science are responsible for their own housing and Summer Internship serious pediatric diseases, to develop major. transportation arrangements. Program innovative approaches to diagnosis and  Must be able to commit to For more information, visit: treatment of childhood diseases, and to provide participating in the entire 10-week http://wellscenter.iupui.edu/education/internshi an outstanding training environment for medical program. ps and graduate students, residents, and fellows. Students will be paired with individual faculty in *Note: Preference will be given to If you have additional questions, please send one of 34 laboratories. Students are college undergraduate and graduate an email to Leigh Crick at: [email protected] or encouraged to attend weekly seminars and students, but high school students call: (317) 278-0746. research-related center meetings each week, as (seniors) may also apply. well as other academic events that involve the Wells Center faculty (e.g., combined seminar series, seminars of faculty candidates, Weekly Basic Science Research Forum and Pediatric Faculty Research Seminar Series). Interns are required to make a presentation at the conclusion of the program.

Indiana University, The Indiana University Simon Cancer Center  High school OR undergraduate For more information, visit: Melvin and Bren Simons Summer Research Program (SRP) is offered to student. http://cancer.iu.edu/education/training/srp/ Cancer Center students from underrepresented population High school students must: If you have additional questions, please groups who are pursuing careers in biomedical contact the IUPUI Center for Research & and behavioral sciences. Students will gain  Have completed their junior year. Learning at: (317) 274-8880. exposure to a wide range of basic science,  Display an aptitude for science and translational and clinical research activities and math. continually interact with and learn from other  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. students, clinical and post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. Interns will also attend weekly Undergraduate students must: workshops that deal with issues related to  Complete at least 24 hours of gaining admission to graduate and professional college credit. programs of study.  Major in biomedical or behavioral science.  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 6 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for High School Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Maine Medical Center The Maine Medical Center Research Institute  High school (completion of grade Students will receive a stipend of $380 per Research Institute (MMCRI) offers pre-college and undergraduate 12) OR currently enrolled, full-time week, a travel stipend (up to $500), and on- students an opportunity to engage in biomedical undergraduate student. campus housing ($140 per week). science research in a broad range of areas, For more information, visit: including: http://www.mmcri.org/home/webSubContent.ph . Vascular Biology p?subCatID=18&catID=4&headType=ug&catL . Stem Cell Biology evel=subCat . Developmental Biology If you have additional questions, please send an email to Liz Bergst at: . Neurobiology [email protected] . Hematology . Nephrology . Tumor Biology . Molecular Genetics

National Institutes of The National Institutes of Health Division of  High school OR undergraduate OR Participants will receive a stipend based on Health Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics hosts a graduate student (including medical academic level. Students are responsible for research experience designed for students and dental students). housing, meals, and transportation. *Note: interested in exploring careers in cancer Nearby housing is available. epidemiology and genetics. Students may also For more information, visit: attend lectures offered under the NIH Summer http://dceg.cancer.gov/fellowships/summerprog Seminar Series, participate in DCEG meetings ram and seminars, attend formal NIH lectures, and participate in the DCEG Poster Day. If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 7 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for High School Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information with programs, funding, mentoring, and resources. Pathways to Science hosts a website that enables users to search for high school and undergraduate summer research opportunities, graduate fellowships, and postdoctoral positions. Roswell Park Cancer This program is designed to provide high school  High school OR undergraduate For more information, visit: Institute students an opportunity to learn and become student of at least junior standing. http://www.roswellpark.edu/education/summer- active participants in cancer research. The programs/undergraduates major objectives of the program are to:  Intend to pursue a graduate or professional degree in the biomedical If you have additional questions, please send . Introduce students to scientific research or natural sciences. an email to Jenna Ferrentino at: through a project supervised by graduate faculty [email protected] members  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. . Help students develop their own philosophy of science . Give students an opportunity to discover and experience the graduate student lifestyle . Aid in identifying an undergraduate college major if a field of specialization has not yet been determined. All students present their research poster during a scientific conference at the conclusion of the program.

Seattle Biomedical At the BioQuest Academy, SBRI scientists will  Rising high school senior. Students will receive $450 for participating in Research Institute guide students in the conduct of cutting edge the entire BioQuest Academy. Meals and lab experiments to help fight the world’s deadliest materials are also provided. In addition, the killers: HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis. During program provides: the first week of the program, students will . Compensation for SAT II M-Bio exam fees perform experiments using lab techniques ($29); such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and . Assistance and mentorship with common microarray analysis. During the second week, senior year activities (including references, students will divide into three teams. Each team application essay support, SAT II M-Bio study will work on a research question such as: sessions, local college tours); . How can we measure what is the best vaccine against HIV? . Support for students completing a senior year project related to global health, public . How can we determine if a malaria vaccine health or infectious diseases; will be protective against all malaria parasites throughout the world? . Access to the BioQuest Academy online wiki

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 8 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for High School Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information . How does Mycobacterium tuberculosis adapt community; to life inside a granuloma? . Invitations to local public health and global Students will apply the scientific process behind health training sessions and lectures; and answering scientific questions using real . Priority status for Seattle Biomedical samples from Seattle Biomedical Research Research Institute volunteer opportunities and Institute. internships. For more information, visit: http://www.bioquestacademy.org/ If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected].

Stanford School of Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: Medicine Research (SIMR) Program is an eight-week  High school student of at least http://simr.stanford.edu/ training opportunity for high school students. junior or senior standing. If you have additional questions, please send Participants will perform basic research with an email to: [email protected]. Stanford faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and  Students from groups traditionally graduate students on a medically-oriented underrepresented in the sciences project. The program is designed to increase (i.e., African American, Hispanic interest in the biological sciences and medicine, American, Native American) or help students understand how scientific economically disadvantaged research is performed, and increase the households are particularly diversity of students and researchers in the encouraged to apply. sciences.

Stanford School of The Summer Residential Program (SRP) is a  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: Medicine five-week science- and medicine-based  Resident of specific Northern or http://smysp.stanford.edu/education/summerPr enrichment program held on Stanford Central Californian counties (see ogram/index.html University’s campus. The program is designed application). to bolster students’ science skills while providing exposure to a host of health-related careers.  High school student of sophomore or junior standing.  Students from a low-income family OR a family with little or no history of attending college.  Completion of high school science and math classes, with at least a B grade.  Interest in science, medicine, and health, and have demonstrated Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 9 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for High School Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information intelligence, maturity, and initiative.

University of The Genomics Outreach for Minorities  High school student. For more information, visit: [GenOM] workshops provide hands-on Washington, Genomics  Students from groups traditionally http://depts.washington.edu/genomics/hsprog/h Workshops instruction in DNA sequencing and debates in swrksps.shtml genetics for Mathematics Engineering Science underrepresented in the sciences Achievement [MESA], High School Human (i.e., African Americans, Hispanic If you have additional questions, please send Genome Program [HSHGP], and all other Americans, Native Americans, an email to Allison Kang at: schools. Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, [email protected] Filipinos and Pacific Islanders), economically disadvantaged households, and/or first generation college students are particularly encouraged to apply. University of The GenOM Alliances for Learning and Vision  High school senior who be For more information, visit: Washington, Genomics for Underrepresented Americans [ALVA] attending the University of http://depts.washington.edu/genomics/hsprog/a Outreach for Minorities program provides an opportunity for incoming Washington Seattle campus. lva.shtml freshmen, who are attending the University of Washington Seattle campus, to explore their  Have an interest in science If you have additional questions, please send interests and advance their studies in genomics. research, specifically in genetics and an email to Elena Hernandez at: During the first two weeks of the program, genomics. [email protected] students participate in intensive lab and bioethics training. For the remainder of the program, students are paired with a mentor and conduct research. Students will also participate in a daily math course which extends the full length of the program, and a chemistry course which takes place during the last five weeks of the program.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 10 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383.

Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Albert Einstein College Students in the Summer Undergraduate  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $3,000 stipend. of Medicine Research Program (SURP) spend nine weeks student of rising junior or rising senior Transportation assistance (up to $500) is in a laboratory in one of ten basic science standing (rising seniors preferred). provided for students who live outside of New departments. At the end of the program, SURP  Strong background in the sciences York City. Interns are responsible for their own students present their research at a poster (e.g., biology, biochemistry, meals, health insurance coverage, and session. About 50 students participate in the chemistry, physics, bioengineering incidentals. program each year. chemical engineering, etc.). For more information, visit:  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. www.aecom.yu.edu/phd/summer.htm  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

American Society for The ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship  Currently enrolled, full-time Students will receive a stipend of up to $5,850 Microbiology (URF) is designed for highly-competitive undergraduate student of freshmen according to the following breakdown: up to students who wish to pursue graduate careers standing with college level research $3,500 for salary; up to $1,000 for housing; up (PhD or MD/PhD) in microbiology. Students will experience, OR sophomore, junior, or to $500 for roundtrip travel to the host conduct a research project for a minimum of 10 senior [not to graduate before the institution (if applicable); up to $1,000 in travel weeks, work with faculty mentors who are ASM completion of the summer program]. support to attend the ASM General Meeting members and who are employed at the and two-year ASM student membership. students’ home institution, and submit a  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. research abstract for presentation at the 2013  Be involved in a research project. For more information, visit: ASM General Meeting. http://www.asm.org/asm/index.php/education/a  Have an ASM member at their sms-undergraduate-research-fellowship- home institution that is willing to serve urf.html?title=ASM+Undergraduate+Research+ as a mentor. Fellowship+%28ASM-URF%29  Not receiving financial support for If you have additional questions, please send research during the fellowship. an email to: [email protected]

Amgen Scholars The Amgen Scholars Program at the California  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $5,500 stipend and a Institute of Technology introduces students to student of sophomore (with at least 4 room and board allowance. Non-Cal Tech research under the guidance of a faculty quarters or 3 semesters of college students will receive reimbursement for their mentor. This 10-week program is modeled on course work), junior, or non- travel to and from Pasadena. the grant-seeking process. Taking on the role of graduating senior standing attending For more information, visit: grant applicants, students collaborate with a 4-year college or university in the http://www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu/ potential mentors to define and develop a U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. project. Trainees will then write a research territory. If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected] proposal for review by a faculty committee.  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. Awards will be made on the basis of reviewer recommendations.  Not under any disciplinary sanction. Amgen Scholars carry out the work over a 10-  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. week in the summer, and at the conclusion they  Interest in pursuing a PhD or Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 11 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information submit a technical paper and give an oral MD/PhD. presentation.

Amgen Scholars The Columbia University/Barnard College  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a stipend of $4,000 and program provides 10 weeks of hands-on housing on the Morningside campus of  Currently enrolled undergraduate research in premier labs, including informal Columbia University. student of sophomore (with at least 4 discussion with premier scientists, graduate quarters or 3 semesters of college For more information, visit: school preparation, exposure to biotechnology, course work), junior, or non- http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/amgen/ and attendance at the Amgen Scholars Program graduating senior standing attending Symposium. If you have additional questions, please send a 4-year college or university in the an email to Chanda Springer at: U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. [email protected] territory.

Amgen Scholars The Massachusetts Institute of Technology  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a stipend of $4,410. offers a 9-week research experience in which  Currently enrolled undergraduate Housing in a designated MIT residence hall students will work under the guidance of faculty student of sophomore (with at least 4 and a food allowance is also provided. mentors and interact with fellow undergraduate quarters or 3 semesters of college For more information, visit: students while participating in research-related course work), junior, or non- http://mit.edu/urop/amgenscholars/ workshops, lectures, and seminars. graduating senior standing attending If you have additional questions, please send a 4-year college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. an email to: [email protected] call: territory. (617) 253-7306.  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA.  Interest in pursuing graduate school, including a PhD or MD/PhD.

Amgen The Amgen Scholars/Stanford Summer  Currently enrolled undergraduate Participants will receive a $3,400 stipend, in Scholars/Stanford Research Program (SSRP) is an 8-week student of sophomore or junior addition to housing, food, and round-trip University residential program that offers undergraduate standing OR non-graduating senior transportation. Field trips, seminars, and other students who want to prepare for and enter PhD attending a 4-year accredited college social activities are also included. programs in the sciences a unique opportunity or university. For more information, visit: to gain advanced research experience.  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. http://ssrp.stanford.edu/ Participants will work with both a faculty member and a lab mentor to craft an  Students who belong to groups If you have additional questions, please send independent research project. The program traditionally underrepresented in the an email to: [email protected] culminates with a research symposium where sciences are strongly encouraged to students present their research to faculty, lab apply. mentors, and university administrators.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 12 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Amgen Scholars Amgen Scholars at the University of  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, round- California, Berkeley will participate in 10  Currently enrolled undergraduate trip travel, and on-campus housing. weeks of intensive research in the sciences. student of sophomore (with at least 4 For more information, visit: Each student will have direct participation in a quarters or 3 semesters of college http://amgenscholars.berkeley.edu/ faculty member’s laboratory and work directly course work), junior, or non- with faculty, a postdoctoral scholar, and/or a If you have additional questions, please send graduating senior standing attending an email to: [email protected]. graduate student. Students will have the a 4-year college or university in the opportunity to participate in weekly lab U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. meetings, the lab’s journal club, and other lab territory. activities.  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA.

 Interest in pursuing graduate school, including a PhD or MD/PhD.  Prior research experience preferred.  Previous Amgen Scholars are ineligible to participate.

Amgen Scholars The University of California, Los Angeles  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $3,500 stipend, as well Amgen Scholars Program invites students to  Currently enrolled undergraduate as on-campus room and board. Some meals participate in a 10-week research experience student of sophomore (with at least 4 will be provided. A travel allowance (up to under the guidance of a faculty mentor. In quarters or 3 semesters of college $500) is offered to non-UCLA, out-of-state addition to participating in intensive laboratory course work), junior, or non- students. A travel allowance (up to $250) is research, students will attend weekly seminars graduating senior standing attending offered to non-UCLA students who reside in and workshops on preparing for graduate a 4-year college or university in the California. *Note: The UCLA Amgen Scholars school, including GRE test preparation, U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. Program reserves the right to adjust stipend delivering a research presentation, and other territory. amounts for students receiving alternative career opportunities in the sciences. sources of financial support.  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. For more information, visit:  Interest in pursuing graduate http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urc- school, including a PhD or MD/PhD. care/AmgenScholars.htm

If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 13 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Amgen Scholars Amgen Scholars at the University of  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $3,600 stipend, on- California, San Diego are invited to participate  Currently enrolled undergraduate campus housing, and a meal allowance. Travel in a ten-week research experience that student of sophomore (with at least 4 assistance (up to $500) is offered to non- includes: 30 hours per week of faculty-mentored quarters or 3 semesters of college UCSD students. hands-on research; five weeks of GRE test course work), junior, or non- For more information, visit: preparation [beginning with a diagnostic pre- graduating senior standing attending http://aep.ucsd.edu/amgen/index.php test, individual tutoring as- needed, and a post- a 4-year college or university in the test]; mandatory workshops on writing research If you have additional questions, please send U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. an email to Tonya Jarrett at: papers and abstracts and how to present at territory. scholarly meetings; seminars by UCSD faculty [email protected] or call: (858) 534-9925. on current research projects; participation in the  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. mid-summer Amgen Scholars Symposium;  Interest in pursuing graduate presentation at the annual UCSD Summer school, including a PhD or MD/PhD, Research Conference; and regular individual but not an MD. meetings with the UCSD Amgen Scholars Program coordinator.

The University of California, San Francisco  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a stipend, housing near Amgen Scholars Amgen Scholars Program provides  Currently enrolled undergraduate the UCSF Parnassus campus, travel support to undergraduate students with an opportunity to student of sophomore (with at least 4 and from San Francisco, and public conduct research in the biological, biomedical quarters or 3 semesters of college transportation passes within the city. and behavioral sciences. Through this course work), junior, or non- For more information, visit: comprehensive nine-and-a-half-week summer graduating senior standing and http://graduate.ucsf.edu/content/summer- experience, Amgen Scholars will prepare for continuing master's students research-opportunities graduate study and a research career in the attending a 4-year college or health sciences. If you have additional questions, please send university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or an email to Sergio Saenz at: [email protected] or Students will be matched with a faculty mentor other U.S. territory. call: (415) 514-0840. and complete an original project under the  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. guidance of their mentor. At the end of the program, Amgen Scholars will present their  Interest in pursuing graduate findings in the form of a written abstract, verbal school, including a PhD or MD/PhD. presentation, and poster presentation.  Students who are traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, socio-economically disadvantaged, first-generation college students, and/or with limited access to research laboratories are particularly encouraged to apply.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 14 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Amgen Scholars The University of Washington’s Amgen  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $3,500 stipend, as well Scholars Program provides an opportunity for  Currently enrolled undergraduate as on-campus housing and travel students to explore and prepare for careers in student of sophomore (with at least 4 compensation to and from Seattle, scientific research. This summer program quarters or 3 semesters of college Washington. places students in premiere research groups course work), junior, or non- For more information, visit: under the direction of UW faculty in the graduating senior standing attending http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/amge biomedical sciences and provides related a 4-year college or university in the n/ seminars, career exploration, graduate school U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. If you have additional questions, please send preparation, and other activities. The program territory. enables students to explore connections an email to: [email protected] or call: (206) between their undergraduate major areas of  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. 685-4240. study and future post-graduate study focused  Interest in pursuing graduate on research in science, biotechnology, and school, including a PhD or MD/PhD related fields. (MSTP).

Amgen Scholars The Amgen Scholars Program at Washington  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a stipend of $4,000, as University in St. Louis offers a 10-week  Currently enrolled undergraduate well as housing, travel to and from St. Louis, intensive laboratory experience in biomedical student of sophomore (with at least 4 and travel to the Amgen Scholars Symposium. research for undergraduate students. Scholars quarters or 3 semesters of college Students will also receive a free public will work with world-renowned faculty to develop course work), junior, or non- transportation pass for travel within the St. an intriguing research project. Mentoring will graduating senior standing attending Louis Metro area. also be provided by current graduate students a 4-year college or university in the For more information, visit: and postdoctoral fellows in the lab. In addition to U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. http://dbbssummerresearch.wustl.edu/dbbs/we conducting an independent research project, territory. bsite.nsf/BWV/AC7830600EDA51828625779A Scholars will participate in lab meetings and 0061B290?OpenDocument. attend scientific seminars and workshops  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. If you have additional questions, please send facilitated by faculty and students.  Interest in pursuing graduate school, including a PhD or MD/PhD an email to Rochelle Smith at: (MSTP). [email protected] or call: (314) 362-7963.

Boston University The Summer Undergraduate Research  Non-BU student of junior or senior Students will receive a $4,500 stipend, $600 Fellowship (SURF) is designed to promote standing. for on-campus housing, and travel to the BU access to graduate education among  Member of a group traditionally Undergraduate Research Symposium to undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented in the sciences. present their research findings. groups traditionally underrepresented in the  Two letters of recommendation. For more information, visit: sciences who wish to pursue careers in http://www.bu.edu/urop/surf/ biological research. The program offers 10 weeks of full-time research under the guidance If you have additional questions, please send of a BU faculty member. an email to: [email protected] or call: (617) 353- 2020.

Brigham and Women’s The Summer Training in Academic Research  Member of a group traditionally Students will receive a stipend for food and Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 15 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Hospital and Scholarship (STARS) program provides underrepresented in the sciences other necessities, travel compensation to and underrepresented minority (URM) medical and (African-American, Alaskan/Hawaiian from Boston, and housing for the duration of undergraduate students an opportunity to Native, Hispanic, or Native American). the 8-week program. engage in basic clinical and translational  U.S. citizen or non-citizen national For more information, visit: research projects at Brigham and Women’s with a permanent resident visa. http://www.brighamandwomens.org/medical_pr Hospital (BWH) and in conjunction with Harvard ofessionals/career/cfdd/omc/stars.aspx Medical School (HMS). This program is  Undergraduate student of junior or designed to enhance the research capabilities senior standing OR first-year medical If you have additional questions, please send of URM undergraduate and medical students student. an email to: [email protected] and to encourage these scholars to pursue advanced graduate and medical education and training at BWH and HMS.

Cancer Research Center The goal of the Continuing Umbrella of CURE CURE of Hawai’i Research Experiences (CURE) and Meiji  High school student (at least 16 Students receive an hourly wage in Yasuda programs is to encourage students to years of age or turning 16 before accordance with the University of Hawaii pursue future careers in the biosciences, starting the program) OR college Student Research Fellow pay scale. particularly cancer research, giving practical undergraduate. Meiji Yasuda meaning to academic course work. At the same  Be a Hawai‘i resident. Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for time, students make a valuable contribution to participation in the nine-week internship. the CRCH research mission. By participating in  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. a research program at CRCH, an NCI-  Member of an underrepresented For more information, visit: designated cancer center, students will learn group in the sciences (racial and www.crch.org/internships.htm from experts who are devoted to preventing, ethnic, first generation to attend If you have additional questions, please send treating, and curing cancer. Each year, a college, economically disadvantaged). an email to: [email protected] number of promising students are selected for Meiji Yasuda this unique opportunity to expand and extend  Undergraduate student with a 3.5 their interest in basic, clinical, and/or population GPA or greater. science cancer research.  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA.  Be a Hawai‘i resident.  Completed at least two years of university coursework.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 16 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Carnegie Mellon The National Science Foundation sponsors the  Currently enrolled at a 4-year Students will receive a stipend, meal University Research Experience for Undergraduates accredited college or university. allowance, on-campus housing, and roundtrip (REU) at Carnegie Mellon University. The ten-  Undergraduate student of at least travel compensation to CMU. week, residential program provides intensive, junior or senior standing. For more information, please visit: mentored research experience and includes  Member of group traditionally http://www.cmu.edu/bio/research/undergrad_re faculty research talks, student presentations, search/summer/index.html journal club meetings, presentations on career underrepresented in the sciences. options and scientific ethics, and a symposium  U.S. citizen or legal permanent If you have additional questions, please send in which all students give a formal presentation resident. an email to: bio-undergrad- of their research. [email protected]

Cold Spring Harbor The 10-week Undergraduate Research Program  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, in Laboratory offers 25 local, national, and international student of sophomore or junior addition to room and board at the Cold Spring students the opportunity to work with senior standing with a strong academic Harbor Laboratory campus. laboratory staff on an independent research background. For more information, visit: project, specifically in the areas of: www.cshl.edu/URP/ . Cancer biology If you have additional questions, please send . Neuroscience

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 17 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information . Plant biology an email to: [email protected] . Cellular and Molecular biology . Genetics Colorado State The Research Experience for Undergraduates  Completion of at least two Students will receive a $4,500 stipend, on- University (REU) allows students to actively participate in a semesters each of biology, general campus housing, $1,500 for food, and up to wide range of research areas, including: chemistry, and organic chemistry. $500 for travel expenses. . Protein structure and function  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. For more information, visit: . Cancer biology  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. www.bmb.colostate.edu/reu.cfm . Plant biology  Cannot be graduating in the spring. If you have additional questions, please send . Embryonic development an email to: [email protected] or call: (970) 491-5602. . Diabetes In addition to working with a faculty mentor, students will also participate in seminars, weekly meetings, and social activities.

Committee on The goals of the Summer Research  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a generous stipend, travel Institutional Cooperation Opportunities Program (SROP) at Michigan  Currently enrolled undergraduate to and from MSU, room and board on the MSU State University are to involve undergraduate student of freshman, sophomore, or campus, and opportunities to present their students in graduate-level research, provide a junior standing. research findings. mentoring experience with an MSU faculty  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. For more information, visit: member, motivate undergraduate students to http://grad.msu.edu/srop/ (MSU website) OR pursue an academic career, and recruit  Demonstrated interest in pursuing http://www.cic.net/Home/Students/SROP/Hom undergraduate students for graduate study at an academic career. e.aspx (CIC website) MSU. Supporting activities include weekly research reports, seminars, graduate If you have additional questions, please send enrichment workshops, involvement with the an email to: [email protected] MSU community and statistics/research methods enrichment workshops.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 18 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Committee on The goal of the Summer Research  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, round- Institutional Cooperation Opportunities Program (SROP) at Purdue student of freshman, sophomore, or trip airfare, and university housing. University is to enhance diversity in academic, junior standing. For more information visit: government, and industry positions that require  Academic minimum 3.0 GPA. http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/diversity/sro graduate degrees. This program involves p-marcaim.cfm (Purdue website) OR intensive research experiences with faculty  Interest in pursuing a graduate education. http://www.cic.net/Home/Students/SROP/Hom mentors and is designed to encourage talented e.aspx (CIC website) undergraduate students from social and  Available for the duration of the 8- economic backgrounds that are traditionally week program. If you have additional questions, please send underrepresented in research careers to pursue an email to: [email protected] graduate education.

Committee on The Summer Research Opportunities Program  Undergraduate student of Students will receive a $3,750 stipend, $350 Institutional Cooperation (SROP) at the University of Illinois-Chicago is sophomore or junior standing. traveling reimbursement, and housing. a 10-week program that allows undergraduate  Member of a group traditionally For more information, visit: students to work one-on-one with a faculty underrepresented in the sciences. http://grad.uic.edu/cms/?pid=1000063 mentor, providing an opportunity to experience (University of Illinois) OR research at the graduate level. Additional  Academic minimum: 3.75 GPA. http://www.cic.net/Home/Students/SROP/Hom educational enrichment activities include e.aspx (CIC website) workshops, seminars, and social activities. Students will also have an optional opportunity If you have additional questions, please send to present their research findings. an email to Allen Bryson at: [email protected]

Committee on The Summer Research Opportunities Program  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $3,200 stipend. Institutional Cooperation (SROP)/McNair Scholarship at the University student of junior standing. Housing and travel compensation are also of Iowa offers a challenging 8-week research  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. provided. experience. The combined program is designed  A stated goal of wanting to receive For more information, visit: to help young investigators achieve their http://ogei.grad.uiowa.edu/mcnair/home (ISU academic and career goals. Students will a PhD following completion of bachelor’s degree. website) OR receive hands-on exposure to the graduate http://www.cic.net/Home/Students/SROP/Hom school experience and to faculty life.  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. e.aspx (CIC website)  A low-income individual who is a first-generation college student OR a member of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 19 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Committee on The Summer Research Opportunities Program  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,000 stipend and Institutional Cooperation (SROP) at the University of Michigan offers  Undergraduate student of junior or travel reimbursement (up to $500). On-campus outstanding undergraduate students who are senior standing with strong interest in housing is also provided. traditionally underrepresented in their field of pursuing a PhD following completion For more information, visit: study an opportunity to conduct intensive of bachelor’s degree. http://www.rackham.umich.edu/student_life/div research across a variety of disciplines. The ersity/community/srop/ (U-M website) OR goal is to prepare students for a PhD program at  Must have medical/health coverage and insurance. http://www.cic.net/Home/Students/SROP/Hom UM. Students will work with faculty mentors and e.aspx (CIC website) engage in a series of academic, professional,  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. and personal development seminars. If you have additional questions, please send  A low-income individual who is a an email to: [email protected] first-generation college student OR a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education.

Dartmouth College The Summer Undergraduate Research  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,500 stipend, on- Fellowship (SURF) is a full-time research  Undergraduate student enrolled at campus housing, a $500 food allowance, and experience in the laboratory of one of the a 4-year accredited college or round-trip travel to the Dartmouth campus. principal investigators in the Molecular and university. For more information, visit: Cellular Biology Program. The program http://www.dartmouth.edu/~surf/ includes participation in group discussions,  Students belonging to groups seminars, and other research and career traditionally underrepresented in the If you have additional questions, please send oriented activities. sciences are encouraged to apply, as an email to Chuck Wise at: well as students from institutions [email protected] lacking research facilities. Directors of Health The DHPE/CDC program offers students an  Currently enrolled in a health Participants will receive $275 per week to Promotion and opportunity to receive firsthand experience in education or health promotion cover housing, food, and transportation Education /Centers for health promotion and health education. The program at a 4-year accredited expenses. Disease Control and program is designed to provide students with college or university. For more information, visit: Prevention practical experiences in public health related to  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. http://www.dhpe.org/program/about.htm the core competencies of health education and to introduce students to the essentials of public  Seriously considering a career in If you have additional questions, please send health. health education, promotion, or an email to Steve Owens at: related field. [email protected]

Drexel University Students in the Summer Undergraduate  Interest in pursuing biomedical SURF students will receive a $3,000 stipend. College of Medicine Research Fellowship (SURF) work with Drexel research as a career and in good Students are responsible for housing, meals, (Drexel Med) faculty in a broad range of areas, including: academic standing. and transportation. . Biochemistry  Must reside within a reasonable For more information, visit: . Molecular and cell biology commuting distance of Drexel http://www.drexelmed.edu/Home/AcademicPro University College of Medicine during grams/BiomedicalGraduateStudies/SummerRe Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 20 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information . Neuroscience the full term of the program. searchOpportunities/SummerUndergraduateRe . Microbiology  Currently enrolled undergraduate searchFellowship.aspx . Immunology student of sophomore or junior If you have additional questions, please send standing. an email to: [email protected] . Pathobiology

. Pharmacology and physiology. SURF students will work full-time on a unique project related to the research goals of their assigned laboratory. At the conclusion of the program, students will give a specific, conference-style presentation describing their research project to fellow interns and mentors.

Emory University The Summer Undergraduate Research Program  Currently enrolled undergraduate SURE Fellows will receive a $3,500 stipend (SURE) program allows undergraduate students student of sophomore or junior and on-campus housing. to conduct supervised research with a faculty standing with a strong academic For more information, visit: mentor. Students will receive training in the background. www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/SU research methods applicable to their research  Recommendation from a science RE/SURE.html plan, analyze their data, and create a written mentor. and verbal presentation of their results. At the If you have additional questions, please send conclusion of the program, each student will an email to: [email protected] present their findings at a formal research symposium. Fred Hutchinson Cancer The Summer Undergraduate Research  U.S. citizen or permanent resident Students will receive a $4,500 stipend and Research Center Program is an intensive, nine-week internship currently enrolled at a U.S. college or travel costs (up to $450). Interns are designed to provide research experience and university. responsible for their own housing, meals, and mentorship for undergraduate students who  Entering the summer before the transportation. *Note: The FHCRC negotiates are interested in biological research. final year of undergraduate studies. a housing option for out-of-town students at the Students will be paired with a faculty mentor University of Washington, which is available for after selecting one of the following areas of  Strong background in the sciences. approximately $1,500. interest: For more information, visit: . Basic Science www.fhcrc.org/science/education/undergraduat . Human Biology es/ . Public Health If you have additional questions, please send an email to Dr. Katie Peichel at: . Clinical Research [email protected] . Vaccine and Infectious Disease In addition to completing a mentored research project, students will attend weekly research

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 21 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information seminars regarding a broad array of scientific topics. Students will also participate in professional development workshops designed to help facilitate the preparation of competitive graduate/medical school applications. The program culminates with a competitive poster session. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Underrepresented students attending New  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,500 stipend and Research Center/New Mexico State University are invited to participate  Enrolled at NMSU at the time of travel costs (up to $450). Interns are Mexico State University in the Cancer Research Internship for application submission. responsible for their own housing, meals, and Undergraduate Students. In addition to transportation. *Note: The FHCRC negotiates a completing a mentored research project,  Undergraduate student of at least housing option for out-of-town students at the students will also participate in a variety of sophomore standing. University of Washington, which is available for educational activities throughout the summer,  *Member of a group traditionally approximately $1,500. including weekly research seminars, underrepresented the sciences. For more information, visit: professional development workshops, and a  Strong background in the sciences. www.fhcrc.org/undergraduate competitive poster presentation. Students will also have an opportunity to attend the Society *Note: This includes racial and ethnic If you have additional questions, please send for Advancement of Chicanos and Native groups traditionally underrepresented an email to Dr. Julian Simon at: Americans in Science [SACNAS] national in health sciences, persons with [email protected] conference. disabilities, and persons raised in economically disadvantaged

backgrounds. Gerstner Sloan-Kettering The Summer Undergraduate Research Program  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $3,000 stipend and is designed for approximately 20 outstanding students of freshmen, sophomore or housing accommodations. undergraduate students who are interested in junior standing. For more information, visit: pursuing a career in the diagnosis and  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. www.sloankettering.edu/gerstner/html/54513.cf treatment of human disease.  Proven interest in biomedical m

research. If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Moffitt’s Summer Program for the Advancement  Undergraduate student seeking a Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for 10 Center & Research of Research Knowledge (SPARK) provides career in science or medicine. weeks of full-time research. Candidates must Institute research experience for students who have an make their own living arrangements and aptitude for science and a high level of interest provide a local address at the time of in pursuing a medical or research career. admission. Students will perform cancer-related research For more information, visit: in: http://www.moffitt.org/site.aspx?spid=1FE5D22 . Molecular Oncology AFB3245A89FDE68250A8D9663&ForwardFro

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 22 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information . Immunology m=C3E76A9A323648B899138A612BE35E7E . Drug Discovery If you have additional questions, please send . Cancer Control an email to: [email protected]. Interns will conduct experiments, participate in weekly lab meetings, write a formal scientific report, and deliver an oral presentation regarding their research project at the conclusion of the program. Harvard Medical School The Summer Honors Undergraduate Research  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,200 stipend, on- Program (SHURP) at Harvard Medical School is student of freshman, sophomore or campus housing, and round-trip travel to a ten-week summer research program for junior standing. Boston. college students belonging to groups that are  Able to commit to participating in For more information, visit: traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. the entire ten-week program. http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/SHU Research opportunities are available in a variety RPIntro.html of biological and biomedical sciences. If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

Harvard School of Public Harvard University’s School of Public Health  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $1,700 monthly stipend, Health hosts an intensive 4-week program, during  Member of a group that is housing, and travel. which students will receive an introduction to traditionally underrepresented in For more information, visit: biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health graduate education (African http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biostats/diversity/ research. This program is designed to expose American, Hispanic/Latino, American summer/ undergraduates to the use of quantitative Indian/Alaskan Natives, Pacific If you have additional questions, please send methods for biological, environmental, and Islander or Multiracial/Biracial) OR a medical research. The program also provides an email to: first-generation college student [email protected]. useful advice about graduate school and the (neither parent nor legal guardian has application process through GRE preparation, a bachelor's degree) OR a low- meetings with different departments of the income student (as defined by the Harvard School of Public Health and other U.S. Department of Education) OR a schools at Harvard University, and mock disabled student (according to the interviews. definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973).  Carry health insurance during the 4-week program.  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA and completion of calculus coursework.  Interest in pursuing graduate Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 23 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information studies in public health, biostatistics, or epidemiology. Harvard Stem Cell The goal of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute  An academic background in the Students will receive a $4,320 stipend for Institute [HSCI] program is to provide undergraduate biological sciences is essential. participation in the 10-week program. On- students with a focused and challenging  Previous lab experience is campus housing may be available, at cost, to summer research experience in a cutting edge preferred. participants. stem cell science laboratory and to provide  Strong interest in stem cell biology. For more information, visit: exposure to different professional options within http://www.hsci.harvard.edu/research/hsci- the scientific arena. internship-program-hip If you have additional questions, please send an email to Maureen Herrmann at: [email protected]

Herman B. Wells Center The goals of the Wells Center are to increase  *Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $2,500 stipend. Interns for Pediatric Research knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of OR graduate student in a science are responsible for their own housing and Summer Internship serious pediatric diseases, to develop major. transportation arrangements. Program innovative approaches to diagnosis and  Must be able to commit to treatment of childhood diseases, and to provide participating in the entire 10-week For more information, visit: an outstanding training environment for medical program. http://wellscenter.iupui.edu/education/internshi and graduate students, residents, and fellows. ps *Note: Preference will be given to Students will be paired with individual faculty in If you have additional questions, please send one of 34 laboratories. Students are college undergraduate and graduate students, but high school students an email to Leigh Crick at: [email protected] or encouraged to attend weekly seminars and call: (317) 278-0746. research-related center meetings each week, as (seniors) may also apply. well as other academic events that involve the Wells Center faculty (e.g., combined seminar series, seminars of faculty candidates, Weekly Basic Science Research Forum and Pediatric Faculty Research Seminar Series). Interns are required to make a presentation at the conclusion of the program. Huntsman Cancer The goals of the Huntsman Cancer Institute's  Currently enrolled at a university or Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for Institute Summer Internship Program are to: college as a sophomore, junior, or participation in the ten-week internship. Interns . Expose students to professionals in the fields senior OR recent graduate who has are encouraged to make independent housing of science and medicine and acquaint them with not begun graduate or medical arrangements. day-to-day activities in the field of biomedical studies. For more information, visit: research;  A strong commitment to biomedical http://www.huntsmancancer.org/research/traini . Familiarize students with research research. ng-opportunities/undergraduate-summer- approaches, techniques, data interpretation,  Academic minimum: 3.5 GPA. research/about-the-internships If you have

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 24 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information and scientific problem solving; additional questions, please send an email to . Provide an opportunity for students to meet JoAnn Ferrini at: [email protected] peers with similar career goals; . Train students to present scientific information to colleagues and peers; and Provide a friendly atmosphere and encourage open discussions to help students make informed career choices. Indiana University, The Indiana University Simon Cancer Center  High school OR undergraduate For more information, visit: Melvin and Bren Simons Summer Research Program (SRP) is offered to student. http://cancer.iu.edu/education/training/srp/ Cancer Center students from underrepresented population High school students must: If you have additional questions, please groups who are pursuing careers in biomedical contact the IUPUI Center for Research & and behavioral sciences. Students will gain  Have completed their junior year. Learning at: (317) 274-8880. exposure to a wide range of basic science,  Display an aptitude for science and translational, and clinical research activities and math. continually interact with and learn from other  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. students, clinical and post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. Interns will also attend weekly Undergraduate students must: workshops that deal with issues related to  Complete at least 24 hours of gaining admission to graduate and professional college credit. programs of study.  Major in biomedical or behavioral science.  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. Indiana The T35/Summer Research Opportunity  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for University/Purdue Program (SROP) at IUPUI is designed to  Full-time undergraduate student participating in the eight-week program. In University Indianapolis encourage students traditionally OR graduate student OR medical addition, campus housing (for out-of-state underrepresented in the sciences to pursue school student. students) and roundtrip transportation is graduate school and ultimately academic provided. IUPUI will also cover the cost of the careers in biomedical research. Under the  Students who are GRE preparation course and all fees guidance of a faculty mentor, students will underrepresented in their field of associated with the mandatory CIC-SROP conduct research in the fields of molecular study and who are sophomores or conference held at Michigan State University. juniors majoring in any subject. biology, biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, For more information, visit: neuro-pharmacology, and several others.  Must have a competitive grade http://www.iupui.edu/~gradoff/srop/t35.html point average. If you have additional questions, please send  Strong interest in pursuing an email to: [email protected] or call: (317) 278- research. 3741.

Kansas State University The Summer Undergraduate Opportunity  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $3,000 stipend in

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 25 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Program (SUROP) at KSU is designed to help  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. addition to travel support (up to $300) and undergraduate students, especially those from housing.  Currently enrolled undergraduate underrepresented groups, prepare for graduate student of at least sophomore For more information, visit: school and other advanced fields of study. standing. http://www.ksu.edu/grad/gshome/surop.htm. Students will spend nine weeks gaining research experience under the guidance of  Preference will be given to students If you have additional questions, please send faculty mentors. Students will also attend belonging to groups traditionally an email to: [email protected]. weekly seminars that cover key components of underrepresented in the sciences, the research experience, applying to graduate first generation college students, and school, and the graduate school experience. non-KSU students. Lankenau Institute for Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR)  Undergraduate student of Students will receive a $3,200 stipend. Interns Medical Research offers a summer internship for undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior are responsible for housing and transportation. students who are interested in pursuing a career standing. For more information, visit: in medicine and/or biomedical research.  Interest in pursuing a career in http://www.limr.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OT Applicants must provide the following: medicine and biomedical research. H003661 . A cover letter describing their career goals, If you have additional questions, please send why they are interested in participating in the an email to: [email protected] program, and any research program preference(s); . A resume that includes relevant course work and laboratory experience; . Official college transcripts; and One letter of recommendation from a college professor or former high school teacher.

Louisiana State The Department of Biological Sciences at  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,000 stipend and University Louisiana State University, with funding from the student of freshman, sophomore, or housing. Howard Hughes Medical Institute junior standing. For more information, visit: Undergraduate Biological Sciences Education  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. http://www.biology.lsu.edu/hhmiprog/undergrad Program, hosts a nine-week research experience for undergraduate students majoring  Majoring in Life Sciences and/or If you have additional questions, please send in Life Sciences or Chemistry. Chemistry. an email to Dr. Sheri Wischusen at: [email protected]

Maine Medical Center The Maine Medical Center Research Institute  High school (completion of grade Students will receive a stipend of $380 per Research Institute (MMCRI) offers pre-college and undergraduate 12) OR currently enrolled, full-time week, a travel stipend (up to $500), and on- students an opportunity to engage in biomedical undergraduate student. campus housing ($140 per week). science research in a broad range of areas, For more information, visit: including: http://www.mmcri.org/home/webSubContent.ph p?subCatID=18&catID=4&headType=ug&catL Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 26 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information . Vascular Biology evel=subCat . Stem Cell Biology If you have additional questions, please send . Developmental Biology an email to Liz Bergst at: [email protected] . Neurobiology . Hematology . Nephrology . Tumor Biology . Molecular Genetics

Marquette University The Summer Research Program is designed for  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,300 stipend for students who plan to attend graduate school  Minimum course requirements: participating in the 10-week program. Students and pursue research careers. Students will work completion of a full year of college will be housed in furnished Campus Town under the guidance of a faculty research mentor biology, general chemistry, and apartments with full kitchen facilities and on a project focused on cellular and molecular organic chemistry with laboratories. receive a meal and travel allowance. questions in a variety of experimental organisms For more information, visit: including bacteria, yeast, worms, flies, rats,  Currently enrolled undergraduate student of sophomore or junior http://www.marquette.edu/biology/summerrese mice, Chlamydomonas, and maize. Through archprogram.shtml hands-on experience, students will develop a standing. realistic view of scientific research, its pace, its  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. If you have additional questions, please send demands, and the thrill of discovery. an email to Deborah Weaver at: *Note: Students belonging to groups [email protected] traditionally underrepresented in the sciences or from colleges or universities with limited research opportunities in the biological sciences are particularly encouraged to apply.

Mayo Graduate School During the course of the Summer  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $5,000 (minus taxes) College of Medicine Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), student of sophomore or junior stipend. Students are responsible for housing, students will work beside both young and standing attending a U.S. college. meals, and transportation. *Note: Most established scientists on a broad range of  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. students live on-campus, which is available for biomedical research questions. About 80 approximately $175 per week. students participate in the program each year.  Seriously considering a medical research career as a PhD or MD/PhD. For more information, visit: www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html If you have additional questions, please send an email to Glenda Mueller at: [email protected]

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 27 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Medical College of The Summer Program for Undergraduate  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. Students will receive a $3,500 stipend and Wisconsin Research (SPUR) provides an opportunity for  Currently enrolled undergraduate housing accommodations. students to learn the potential of biomedical student of sophomore or junior For more information, visit: sciences as an interesting and fulfilling career. standing. http://www.mcw.edu/display/router.asp?DocID The SPUR program provides a mentored =23576 laboratory experience in science in which the  U.S. citizen or permanent resident student works on significant basic science (F-1 visa status is acceptable). If you have additional questions, please send research issues. This program is intended for an email to: [email protected] students interested in a PhD in biomedical sciences. Students interested in a dual degree (MD and PhD) are also encouraged to apply.

Medical University of The Summer Research Program allows  Highly motivated undergraduate Students will receive a living allowance of $400 South Carolina students to become directly involved in the student considering a career in per week for a total maximum of $4,000. The process of scientific discovery. The program biomedical research. program does not pay for travel/housing/meals, includes daily interaction with faculty, weekly  Completion of at least two full years but a $200 subsidy is available and intended to seminars regarding research, and social of college course work OR has been defray the cost of travel to Charleston from a activities. At the conclusion of the program, involved in significant research distance of at least 60 miles. students will prepare a brief written paper and opportunities by the time the For more information, visit: give an oral presentation about their research internship begins. www.musc.edu/grad/summer/surp/ project.  Has not received an undergraduate If you have additional questions, please send degree prior to the program start date. an email to Debra Shoemaker at:  Must be able to complete the entire [email protected] 10 weeks of the program.  Academic minimum 3.0 GPA. A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher is preferred. *Note: Students belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences are particularly encouraged to apply.

Methodist Research The Summer Student Research Program pairs  Science major who has completed Students will receive $10 per hour. Institute at Clarian students in the sciences with biomedical at least *60 semester hours by the For more information, visit: Health researchers and is designed to provide students start of the program; medical students http://www.clarian.org/portal/Clarian/methodist- with a hands-on research experience. Research should have completed their first year. research-institute?ContentID=/methodist- projects are available in both clinical and  18 years of age at the time of hire. research-institute/summer-student-research- laboratory settings.  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. program/index.xml Other program requirements include: attending  A commitment to work 40 hours per If you have additional questions or would like to Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 28 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Clarian and program orientations; attending a week for 12 consecutive weeks (from access the application forms, please send an lecture series; working 40 hours per week May to August). email to Heather Richardson at: (excluding Memorial Day and the Fourth of *In most instances, 60 semester [email protected] *Note: Be sure to July); preparing a written review of the summer hours is equivalent to junior standing. indicate SSRP in subject line. research project; and giving a short (generally 10-15 minute) verbal presentation of the research project. Minorities Striving and The MS PhD’s Professional Development  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $1,000 fellowship, the Pursuing Higher Program facilitates mentoring and networking  Two letters of recommendation. opportunity to network at two international Degrees of Success activities for minority undergraduate and professional society meetings, and ESSE graduate earth system science and engineering exposure and field trips. (ESSE) majors and provides a supportive For more information, visit: www.msphds.org environment in which participants develop strategies and professional skills necessary to If you have additional questions, please send excel in Earth system science and engineering an email to: [email protected] fields. Mount Sinai School of The Summer Undergraduate Research Program  Academic minimum: 3.5 GPA. Students will receive a $3,500 stipend and Medicine (SURP) provides an opportunity for students to  Currently enrolled undergraduate access to the benefits of the Mount Sinai work on a cutting-edge research project in one students of freshman, sophomore, or Recreation Office. Students receive free of over 200 laboratories. Students will be junior standing. housing but are responsible for meals and presented with great networking opportunities transportation. *Note: Housing is available in among other students, faculty members, and  Motivated towards research and one of Mount Sinai's residential buildings. school administration. inclined towards graduate education in biomedical sciences in a PhD For more information, visit: Program or MD/PhD (MSTP). http://www.mssm.edu/education/graduateschool/degrees-and-programs/summer- undergraduate-research-program If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

National Institutes of The Cancer Research Interns (CRI) Program  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The CRI program provides a stipend that is Health was inaugurated in 2004 to further embrace  18 years of age or older. based on participants’ academic level. diversity among the pool of NIH trainee Housing is provided to students who are applicants. Over the past two years, 101  Cancer-related research interest financially eligible. Travel to and from Bethesda students have conducted research in 68 labs from an underrepresented ethnic is provided for out-of-state participants. across the Center for Cancer Research. group. Students are responsible for their own meals.  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. For more information, visit: http://ccr.ncifcrf.gov/careers/Cri/Default.aspx Interested students should email a statement of interest to Dr. Jonathan Wiest at:

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 29 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information [email protected] or Vi Black at: [email protected].

National Institutes of The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and  High school OR undergraduate OR Participants will receive a stipend based on Health Genetics hosts a research experience designed graduate student (including medical academic level. Students are responsible for for students interested in exploring careers in and dental students). housing, meals, and transportation. *Note: cancer epidemiology and genetics. Students Nearby housing is available. may also attend lectures offered under the NIH For more information, visit: Summer Seminar Series, participate in DCEG http://dceg.cancer.gov/fellowships/summerprog meetings and seminars, attend formal NIH ram lectures, and participate in the DCEG Poster Day. If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

National Institutes of Participants in the Summer Internship  Currently enrolled (at least half- The stipend for trainees is adjusted annually. Health Program (SIP) work one-on-one with some of time) high school OR undergraduate For more information, visit: the leading scientists in the world. Trainees on OR graduate student. https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip the main campus in Bethesda, MD will attend a  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. lecture series featuring distinguished NIH If you have additional questions, please send investigators, informal lunchtime talks on an email to Debbie Cohen at: training for research careers, and participate in [email protected] a trainee poster session. National Institutes of The STEP-UP Program is designed to expose  Undergraduate student who has Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. In Health underrepresented minority and/or completed at least one year at an addition, accommodations and travel expenses disadvantaged students to research in the areas accredited institution. to the Annual Undergraduate Scientific Session of diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism,  U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or and Research Presentations in Atlanta, nutrition, obesity, and digestive, liver, urologic, legal permanent resident. Georgia are provided. Students are kidney, and hematologic diseases. The program responsible for travel to and from the research begins with an online ethics course, followed by  Must have insurance by the time of location, housing, ground transportation, travel to the assigned research location acceptance into the program. parking, and meals. For students opting to [Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania perform their research with a mentor at one of State University, University of Maryland, the coordinating institutions, a limited amount Baltimore, and Virginia Commonwealth of on-campus housing may be available; University] to begin an intense 10-week, full- students should inquire within that institution. time summer research experience. The program For more information, visit: culminates with an all-expenses paid trip to the http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov/ug.htm Annual Undergraduate STEP-UP Scientific Session and Research Presentations in August. If you have additional questions, please send Students will have the opportunity to present an email to: [email protected] their summer research to peers, mentors, and a panel of scientific experts from the NIH and

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 30 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information broader scientific community. National Science Keyword Search: Biological Sciences. 162  U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or All REU sites provide a stipend, housing, and Foundation: Research training program opportunities are available to legal permanent resident. meals. Experience for undergraduate students interested in biological  Check eligibility criteria per REU For more information, visit: Undergraduates (REU) sciences. Programs vary in duration from 4 - 10 site. http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm weeks. ?unitid=5047

NASA STEM Programs NASA’s One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) is  U.S. citizen. *Note: students may identify opportunities of an innovative solution to support the STEM  Additional eligibility requirements interest; however they cannot request to be (Science, Technology, Engineering, and may apply depending on the specific considered for a specific internship program(s). Mathematics) workforce. program. For more information, visit: NASA’s internship programs are being phased http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/post into OSSI:SOLAR, including national programs, secondary/programs/index.html and programs that are unique to a specific NASA Center. New York University The Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $3,500 stipend, Sciences and the Office of Minority Affairs offers student of sophomore or junior housing, and roundtrip travel accommodations. a summer internship in the medical sciences at standing. For more information, visit: NYU Medical Center. This 9-week program  Academic minimum: 3.4 GPA. http://sackler.med.nyu.edu/surp/program- provides students an opportunity to conduct overview research and gain exposure to the academic  Previous research experience. medical environment. Students will work with  Interest in biomedical research If you have additional questions, please send faculty in the fields of biochemistry, biomedical career. an email to Amanda Tufekcier at: imaging, cellular and molecular biology, and [email protected] many more. Northwestern University The Summer Research Opportunity Program  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, round (SROP) provides an opportunity for direct student of sophomore or junior trip travel, on-campus housing, and $450 for involvement with research faculty and exposure standing. meals. to graduate student life. The mission of the  Academic minimum: 3.3 GPA. For more information, visit: SROP is to increase diversity among students  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/studentlife/mu pursuing graduate education and provide lticulturaloffice/research/srop/ valuable research experience. The 8-week  Interest in pursuing a doctoral program includes research with faculty, degree at Northwestern University. If you have additional questions, please send an email to Mario Craigen at: enrichment activities, and a research conference. [email protected] Pathways to Science Pathways to Science supports pathways to  Please refer to the program’s The stipend is adjusted annually. science, technology, engineering, and website or contact the respective For more information, visit: mathematics [STEM] fields. The program places administrator to review the eligibility http://www.pathwaystoscience.org

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 31 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information a particular emphasis on connecting groups criteria per program. traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields with programs, funding, mentoring, and resources. Pathways to Science hosts a website that enables users to search for high school and undergraduate summer research opportunities, graduate fellowships, and postdoctoral positions. Rockefeller University Students in the Summer Undergraduate  Currently enrolled undergraduate SURF participants will receive a $3,000 stipend Research Fellowship (SURF) work with leading student of sophomore or junior and on-campus housing. scientists in a broad range of areas, including: standing. For more information, visit: . Biochemistry  Strong background in the sciences. http://www.rockefeller.edu/surf/ . Structural biology and chemistry *Note: SURF students are strongly If you have additional questions, please send . Molecular, cell, and developmental biology encouraged to return during their an email to: [email protected] college recesses to complete and/or . Immunology extend their summer research . Virology and microbiology projects. SURF students are required to present and discuss scientific publications at weekly journal club meetings and will share their research results with fellow interns and mentors at a final poster session. Roswell Park Cancer This program is designed for undergraduate National Cancer Institute National Cancer Institute Institute students of at least junior standing who will  Undergraduate student of at least Students will receive a $3,500 stipend and benefit from an intensive pre-graduate junior standing. housing. (PhD) research experience. The program  Intend to pursue a graduate or CURE welcomes applicants from non-research professional degree in the biomedical intensive universities who have limited research Students will receive a $3,500 stipend and or natural sciences. experience, underrepresented minority housing. students, and students from financially  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: disadvantaged backgrounds. Continuing Umbrella of Research http://www.roswellpark.edu/education/summer- Experiences (CURE) programs/undergraduates  Undergraduate student of at least If you have additional questions, please send junior standing. an email to Jenna Ferrentino at: [email protected]  Intend to pursue a graduate or professional degree in the biomedical or natural sciences.  U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 32 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information  Member of a group traditionally underrepresented in the sciences (e.g. African American, Hispanic American, Native American Indian). Seattle Biomedical The Global Health Internship Program provides  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive an hourly wage of $11.25. Research Institute an opportunity for students to work alongside student of junior or senior standing. At a full-time (40 hours per week) schedule, some of the leading scientists in the world in an this equals approximately $4,500 in earnings. environment devoted exclusively to infectious Housing is not provided. disease research. This 10-week program For more information, visit: culminates with a formal report and http://www.seattlebiomed.org/undergraduates presentation. If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

St. Jude Children’s The Pediatric Oncology Education program at  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, in Research Foundation St. Jude Children's Research Hospital offers a  Academic minimum 3.4 GPA in addition to housing near campus. unique opportunity for students preparing for math and science, cumulative For more information, visit: careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, minimum: 3.4 GPA. http://www.stjude.org/poe nursing, pharmacy, psychology, or public health to gain biomedical and oncology research  Currently enrolled undergraduate If you have additional questions, please send experience. The POE program provides a short- student of at least sophomore an email to Suzanne Gronemeyer at: term training experience in either laboratory or standing OR graduate student [email protected] clinical research. preparing for a career in medicine or biomedical sciences. A primary goal of the program is to encourage students to pursue a career in cancer research,  Students with an interest in cancer either as a laboratory-based scientist or a research are particularly encouraged physician scientist. to apply. SUNY Upstate Medical The Summer Undergraduate Research  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $3,000 stipend, as well University Fellowship (SURF) program is designed to student between the summer of their as housing. expose undergraduate students to biomedical junior and senior year. For more information, visit: research. During the 10-week program,  Majoring in chemistry, biology, or a http://www.upstate.edu/grad/programs/summer students will receive faculty guidance while related field. .php formulating an independent research proposal, conduct research under the supervision of a  Strong interest in pursuing a PhD in If you have additional questions, please send faculty mentor, and write a research paper. biomedical investigative research. an email to: [email protected] University of California, The Hugh Edmondson Summer Research  Currently enrolled undergraduate Participants will receive a $2,000 stipend, as Davis Internship Program offers a nine-week research student of freshmen, sophomore, or well as assistance finding housing if needed. experience for motivated college students who junior standing. For more information, visit: have demonstrated a strong interest in the  Demonstrated interest in the health http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/pathology/educ health sciences. Students will conduct research Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 33 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information under the guidance and mentorship of sciences. ation/edmondson_research_fellowship/ pathology faculty in various laboratories. In If you have additional questions, please send addition to research activities, the program an email to: [email protected] offers weekly lectures and problem-based learning exercises that promote investigative and critical thinking. University of California, The Summer Undergraduate Fellowship (SURF)  Currently enrolled undergraduate SURF participants will receive a $3,000 Irvine program at UC Irvine offers students with student of junior or senior standing. stipend, as well as campus housing and outstanding academic potential an opportunity  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. roundtrip travel compensation. to work closely with faculty mentors on research  Must be able to commit to the 8- For more information, visit: projects. The program provides students who http://www.grad.uci.edu/diversity/surf.htm plan to pursue a PhD and enter academic week program. careers with the tools needed to facilitate the If you have additional questions, please send application process. Students are matched with an email to: [email protected] professors who relate to their desired research. University of Chicago The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $3,200 stipend, as well Research (PSOMER) is an 8-week summer student of rising junior or senior as on-campus housing and a travel allowance program designed to provide faculty-mentored standing. (up to $500). research experience and education. Projects  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: range from basic science to clinical research.  Must be able to commit to the 8- http://pritzker.bsd.uchicago.edu/about/diversity/ week program. pipeline/psomer.shtml If you have additional questions, please send an email to Nikki Oliver at: [email protected]

University of Cincinnati The Summer Premedical Enrichment  Currently enrolled undergraduate For more information, visit: Program (SPEP) is a six-week residential student of junior or senior standing http://comdo- experience for college juniors, seniors, and OR post- baccalaureate premedical wcnlb.uc.edu/MedOneStop/Admissions/Summ post-baccalaureate pre-medical students. student. erEnrichment.aspx Students will be exposed to the medical school  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. If you have additional questions, please send experience through extensive interaction with an email to: [email protected] current medical students and faculty and guidance through the medical school application process. Students will prepare for the academic curriculum through a non-credit course in cardio physiology. This program emphasizes strengthening critical thinking/problem solving skills, increasing self-awareness, and making each participant a competitive medical school applicant. Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 34 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information University of Cincinnati The Women In Science and Engineering  Female. Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. (WISE) REWU engages female students in  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: research projects with faculty from a wide http://www.wise.uc.edu/wise/rewu/rewu.php3 variety of disciplines. During this 12-week  Currently enrolled undergraduate program, each student will work directly with a student. If you have additional questions, please send University of Cincinnati faculty mentor. At the an email to: [email protected] conclusion of the program, students will participate in a professional research conference. University of Cincinnati The Cancer and Cell Biology Summer  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. College of Medicine Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)  Currently enrolled undergraduate For more information, visit: provides an opportunity for students to conduct student. http://cellbiology.uc.edu/program/surp.aspx research in an area of their interest. Research opportunities range from molecular biology to If you have additional questions, please send animal physiology and behavior. This 10-week an email to: [email protected] program also includes intellectual and cultural/social activities to enrich the internship experience.

University of Cincinnati The Summer Undergraduate Research  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. Interns College of Medicine Fellowship [SURF] program provides an  Currently enrolled undergraduate are responsible for housing, meals, and opportunity for students to gain hands-on student (part-time or full-time) of transportation. *Note: One-bedroom research experience in a biomedical facility sophomore or junior standing apartments near the campus in Clifton are under the supervision of a principal investigator. majoring in the sciences (e.g.: available for approximately $300 - 400 per Research opportunities range from molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, month. biology to animal physiology and behavior. The Neuroscience, Biomedical For more information, visit: 10-week program has a flexible start and end Engineering, Physics, etc.). http://www.med.uc.edu/SURF/ date, but typically takes place between May and August. If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

University of Colorado at The Summer Multicultural Access to Research  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $3,600 stipend, as well Boulder Training (SMART) program is a 10-week  Currently enrolled undergraduate as roundtrip travel, room and board, and 3 research internship that prepares students of at least sophomore upper-division undergraduate credits. undergraduate students for graduate programs standing. For more information, visit: in science, technology, engineering, and math. http://www.colorado.edu/graduateschool/Divers Students will participate in research under the  Member of a group traditionally ityInitiative/undergrads/smart/details.html guidance of faculty mentors and attend weekly underrepresented in the sciences workshops on scientific writing and presenting, according to federal guidelines. If you have additional questions, please send GRE preparation, and the graduate school Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 35 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information application process. an email to: [email protected]

University of Colorado, The University of Colorado, Denver offers a 10-  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $3,500 stipend and Denver week program that provides an opportunity for student of at least sophomore $300 for travel expenses. undergraduate students to conduct laboratory standing. For more information, visit: research, present results, attend seminars, and  Academic minimum in the http://pharmacology.ucdenver.edu/summerpro interact with fellow students, lab members, and sciences: 3.0 GPA. Overall academic g/ faculty. Training in cellular and molecular minimum: 2.9 GPA. pharmacology, signal transduction, If you have additional questions, please send neuropharmacology, biochemistry, and  Member of a group traditionally an email to Melissa Adams at: molecular structure, as well as opportunities in underrepresented in the sciences. [email protected] the blossoming field of bioinformatics, is  Demonstrated interest in pursuing a available. scientific career. University of Connecticut The University of Connecticut Health Center  Completed some college Participants will receive a $3,200 stipend. invites applications for a limited number of coursework in biology and chemistry. For more information, visit: summer research internships from highly  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. http://grad.uchc.edu/prospective/programs/sum qualified and motivated undergraduate students mer/index.html with an interest in obtaining a PhD in the biological and biomedical sciences. Students If you have additional questions, please send will have the opportunity to participate in an email to Tracy Dieli at: [email protected] research activities of a laboratory. University of Connecticut The University of Connecticut School of  Currently enrolled undergraduate Participants will receive a stipend as well as Medicine’s Summer Research Fellowship student of sophomore, junior or senior housing accommodations. (SURF) program is a nine-week internship standing OR recent graduate with a For more information, visit: designed to provide research experience under ‘B’ average or better who is interested http://medicine.uchc.edu/prospective/hcop/sum the guidance of a faculty mentor for those in a career in medicine or biomedical merresearch.html interested in pursuing an MD or MD/PhD. research. Students will also gain some exposure to clinical If you have additional questions, please send  Basic science knowledge and an email to: [email protected] medicine. experience.  Member of a group traditionally underrepresented in the sciences (e.g. African American, Hispanic American, Native American Indian). University of Iowa The University of Iowa Interdisciplinary  Currently enrolled undergraduate Participants will receive a $3,750 stipend, Summer Undergraduate Research program student of sophomore or junior housing, and a $500 allowance for round-trip offers faculty-mentored laboratory research standing. travel. experience to talented undergraduate  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: bioscience majors. Students will also be http://molcellbio.grad.uiowa.edu/summer- exposed to the challenges and rewards of a  Majoring in biological sciences at an accredited four-year university or undergraduate-research-program Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 36 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information research career. college. If you have additional questions, please send an email to Paulete Villhauer at: paulette- [email protected]

University of Iowa The University of Iowa Summer  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Participants will receive a $3,000 stipend, on- Undergraduate Medical Scientist Training  Anticipate graduating in biological campus housing, and a round-trip travel Program Research (SUMR) program offers an or physical sciences in the academic allowance. intensive experience for undergraduate students year following participation in the For more information, visit: interested in combined MD/PhD training for a SUMR program. http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/mstp/New/ms career as a physician-scientist. The 8-week tp/summer/index.htm program provides students with experience in  Prior research experience. research laboratories and exposure to clinical If you have additional questions, please send medicine and medically-relevant research. an email to: [email protected]

University of Maryland The Greenebaum Cancer Center offers an 8-  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $1,500 stipend. Interns week mentored cancer research internship for OR medical student. who participate in the program for a second undergraduate students interested in a research  Strong academic background in the summer will receive a $2,000 stipend. Students or medical career. Research topics encompass arts and sciences. who return for three or more summers will many areas that are on the forefront of scientific receive a $2,500 stipend. Interns are interest, including: responsible for housing, meals, and . Cancer drug resistance transportation. . Signal transduction For more information, visit: http://www.umgcc.org/research/summer_intern . Programmed cell death ships.htm . Molecular pharmacology If you have additional questions, please send . Angiogenesis and carcinogenesis an email to Dr. Bret Hassel at: Students will write and present a synopsis of [email protected] their work at the conclusion of the program. University of Medicine The University of Medicine and Dentistry School  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a generous stipend and and Dentistry School of of New Jersey and Rutgers University have  Currently enrolled undergraduate on-campus housing. New Jersey/ Rutgers combined efforts to create a Summer student of at least sophomore For more information, visit: University Undergraduate Research Program in Molecular standing. http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/neuroscience/grad_pg and Developmental Neurobiology. The goal is to m/summer_prog/ increase student knowledge and appreciation of  Good academic standing. basic Neuroscience research by providing a  Interest in pursuing a science or If you have additional questions, please send closely-mentored, hands-on graduate level education career. an email to Joan Mordes at: [email protected] research experience. In addition, increase interest in pursuing careers in research through career development and educational activities. University of Nebraska The Eppley Cancer Research Institute hosts the  Receipt of program application, a Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. Interns Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 37 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Summer Undergraduate Fellowship (SURF) one-paragraph statement of research are responsible for housing, meals, and program to expose students to various research interests, three letters of transportation. *Note: Nearby housing is careers. Students will gain hands-on experience recommendation, and college available. in cancer research labs, interact with research transcripts. For more information, visit: faculty, attend weekly seminars, and present www.unmc.edu/Eppley/summer.htm their research at a poster session. If you have additional questions, please send an email to Rachel Schweitzer at: [email protected]

University of Notre Students who participate in the Research  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,200 stipend for 10 Dame Experience for Undergraduates (REU) will student of sophomore or junior weeks of full-time research, which is inclusive develop a research proposal, attend weekly standing majoring in biological of lab supplies, on-campus housing, meals, seminars, a journal club, and workshops on sciences. and travel (up to $500). integrative research, ethics, problem solving,  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: and scientific writing.  Primary interest in a career in http://biology.nd.edu/undergraduate- biological research. program/research/ *Note: Women, students belonging to If you have additional questions, please send groups traditionally underrepresented an email to Dr. Michelle Whaley at: in the sciences, disabled students, [email protected] and those attending small colleges with limited research facilities are encouraged to apply. University of The Summer Undergraduate Internship  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a competitive stipend, on- Pennsylvania Program (SUIP) provides an intensive research student. campus housing, and roundtrip travel. experience for students interested in graduate  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: study in the biomedical and biological sciences. www.med.upenn.edu/bgs/applicants_suip.shtml Interns will complete ten weeks of full-time supervised laboratory research, attend state-of- If you have additional questions, please send the-art research seminars, and receive career an email to: [email protected] counseling from program faculty and administrators. Areas of research include: . Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics . Cell and Molecular Biology . Control of Gene Expression . Cell Signaling . Cell Growth and Cancer

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 38 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information . Gene Therapy . Developmental Biology . Genetics, Genomics and Computational Biology . Immunology

University of The Undergraduate Student Scholars Program  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $3,000 stipend, as well Pennsylvania at the University of Pennsylvania is an student. as a housing and meal allowance. organized program of lectures and  Interest in biomedical research, For more information, visit: presentations combined with basic research with the eventual goal of obtaining an http://www.med.upenn.edu/molecular/undergra experience. The curriculum is designed for MD, PhD, or MD/PhD. d.shtml undergraduate students with an interest in biomedical research, with the eventual goal of  Students who are female or belong If you have additional questions, please send MD, PhD, or MD-PhD degrees. Students attend to groups traditionally an email to Rose Garrity at: seminars on introductory topics in biomedical underrepresented in the sciences are [email protected] research and at the end of the course all strongly encouraged to apply. participants present their research in a seminar.

University of Rochester The National Science Foundation’s Research  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $450 weekly stipend, in Experience for Undergraduates is aimed at student from a local or national addition to on-campus housing and parking. providing research opportunities in all aspects of university that does not have a strong For more information, visit: cellular and molecular biology. All interns will extramurally-funded research www.urmc.rochester.edu/gebs/summer.htm work under the direct supervision of a program. If you have additional questions, please send participating faculty mentor and are responsible  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. for constructing a poster outlining their research an email to Lisa Opanashuk at: at the conclusion of the program. Students are  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. [email protected] encouraged to attend weekly seminars and  Interest in pursuing a PhD in the participate in luncheons and group social field of Cellular and Molecular activities. A GRE test preparation course is also Biology. offered to interested students.  Minimal to no prior research experience. *Note: Women and students from underrepresented ethnic/racial groups are encouraged to apply.

University of Texas The Department of Molecular Medicine offers a  Currently enrolled in a Texas Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. Health Science Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship college or university OR a Texas For more information, visit: at San Antonio (SURF) program for undergraduate students. resident enrolled in a college or www.molecularmedicine.uthscsa.edu/Undergra This 10-week internship provides an opportunity university in another US state. duate/SURF.aspx for students to work in a research laboratory Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 39 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information under the guidance of a faculty mentor. If you have additional questions, please send Students will also attend lectures given by an email to: [email protected] participating faculty. At the conclusion of the or email Dr. Nicquet Blake at: program, students will present their research to [email protected] the department. University of Texas The Summer Undergraduate Research Program  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a stipend of $3,500. Medical Branch provides an opportunity to experience  Currently enrolled undergraduate Housing is available at a discounted rate. biomedical research. The program is designed student who wishes to pursue For more information, visit: to increase student motivation to pursue graduate studies in biomedical http://gsbs.utmb.edu/surp/ graduate education leading to careers in sciences. biomedical research. Students will work under If you have additional questions, please send the guidance of a faculty member and learn an email to Laura Teed at: [email protected] basic skills to work in state-of-the-art labs.

University of Texas The UT Houston Summer Research Program  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $2,500 stipend. Minimal Medical School at provides undergraduate students and first-year OR first-year medical student. on-campus housing is available at a Houston medical students enrolled at UT Houston  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. discounted rate. Medical School with hands-on research  Must have 12 hours of completed For more information, visit: experience supervised by faculty members from coursework in a science discipline. http://med.uth.tmc.edu/administration/edu_prog the medical school. The program includes rams/medical-education/srp/srp- workshops that supplement the research undergrad%20information.html experience, including weekly seminars, certification courses in animal science, If you have additional questions, please send laboratory safety and radiation, an enrichment an email to Linda Guardiola at: series, and tours of selected facilities and labs. [email protected] University of Texas The Summer Undergraduate Research  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, which is Southwestern Fellowship (SURF) program is designed for student of at least sophomore inclusive of housing and transportation. undergraduate students who are preparing for a standing. For more information, visit: career in biological research. Fellows will  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/education pursue individual research projects in the /surf/index.html laboratories of UT faculty and present their *Note: Selection criteria includes: research at the conclusion of the program. grades, relevant experience, and If you have additional questions, please send Areas of research include: letters of recommendation. an email to: [email protected]. . Cell Biology . Chemistry . Microbiology Pharmacology

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 40 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information University of Toledo The Summer Undergraduate Research  Receipt of application and two Students will receive a $3,500 stipend for 10 Fellowship enables students to conduct letters of recommendation. weeks of full-time research. experimental analysis in a research laboratory For more information, visit: under the guidance of a mentor. Research www.utoledo.edu/med/grad/surf.html areas include, but are not limited to: . Cancer genetics, therapy, and prevention If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected] . Vaccine development . Cancer biology . Gene therapy . Gene regulation

University of Utah The Utah Summer Undergraduate Research  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for 10 Program (USURP) provides an opportunity to student of at least sophomore weeks of full-time research, as well as meals gain research experience in a variety of standing. and housing at the University of Utah biological fields, including:  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. dormitories. Travel costs are provided for out- of-state students. . Biochemistry  No previous research experience is . Cell and developmental biology required. For more information, visit: http://web.utah.edu/usurp/application.html . Ecology If you have additional questions, please send . Genetics an email to Barbara Saffel at: . Immunology [email protected] . Molecular biology . Neurobiology This 10-week research experience will be supplemented by an informal seminar series in which students will learn about the research interests and career paths of current students and faculty. Students will give a verbal presentation and write a short proposal about their individual research project and present a poster at the conclusion of the program. University of Wisconsin- Students in the Integrated Biological  Currently enrolled undergraduate of Students will receive a $5,000 stipend for Madison Sciences Summer Research Program will sophomore to senior standing. participation in the 10-week program, full travel conduct independent research under the  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. support, housing, health insurance (if needed), guidance of a faculty mentor in one of seven and a partial food allowance.  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA. research areas: For more information, visit: . Biochemistry/Biophysics  Strong interest in a career in http://cbe.wisc.edu/srp-bio/index.html

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 41 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information . Bioenergy biological sciences. If you have additional questions, please send . Cellular and Molecular Biology *Note: Women, minority students, an email to Brian Asen at: [email protected] disabled students, and those . Computational Biology and Biostatistics . Ecology, Plants, and Environmental Systems attending small colleges with limited research facilities are encouraged to . Neurobiology apply. . Virology In addition, students will prepare research proposals, final papers, and a verbal presentation summarizing their work. University of Wisconsin- The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,500 stipend for 10 Madison Research Experience for Undergraduates - (preferably of junior or senior weeks of full-time research. On-campus Microbiology program allows students to standing) majoring in the biological housing is provided, as well a modest conduct research under the direction of a faculty sciences. allowance for meals. member and work as part of a team in the  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: investigation of fundamental problems in http://www.bact.wisc.edu/programs_reu.php microbiology and molecular biology.  Strong interest in a career in biological research. If you have additional questions, please send *Note: Women, minority students, an email to Dr. Robin Kurtz at: disabled students, and those [email protected] attending small colleges with limited research facilities are encouraged to apply. Virginia Commonwealth The Health Educational Research Opportunities  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. University (HERO) Program, sponsored by the National student of at least freshmen standing For more information, visit: Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, provides 10- OR first-year medical or dental http://www.dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/research/he week summer research experiences for student. ro.html undergraduate students and first-year medical  Currently enrolled at a 2-year or 4- If you have additional questions, please send or dental students. Students have an year institution. opportunity to work with VCU faculty on an email to the program office at: research projects that focus on diseases of the  Previous research experience [email protected] heart, blood vessels, lung and blood, blood preferred. resources, and sleep disorders. Washington University in The Division of Biology and Biomedical  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a stipend, travel St. Louis Sciences (DBBS) at WUSL offers 3 summer student. compensation, and on-campus housing. research programs for undergraduate students.  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: The three programs include the Amgen http://dbbs.wustl.edu/divprograms/SummerRes Scholars Program, Biomedical Research  Previous research experience is encouraged. earchforUndergrads/Pages/SummerResearchf Apprenticeship, and the Cellular and orUndergrads.aspx Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 42 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Undergraduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Developmental Biology Research If you have additional questions, please send Apprenticeship Program. All of these programs an email to: dbbs- are designed to prepare undergraduate [email protected] students for admission and the rigor of top tier PhD and MD/PhD programs. Weill Cornell Graduate The Access Summer Research Program at  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for School of Medical Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical  Underserved student. participating in the 10-week program and up to Sciences Sciences (WCGS) is designed to train $300 in travel expenses. On-campus housing underserved college students in the biomedical  Currently enrolled undergraduate is provided to those who are not from the New sciences. student who has excelled in their York City area. *Applicants must have sophomore or junior year of college. Students will perform hands-on research in a individual medical insurance for the duration of biomedical research laboratory under the the program. guidance of a faculty member. In addition to For more information, visit: gaining laboratory experience, students will http://www.med.cornell.edu/gradschool/summe attend lectures aimed at enhancing their r/index.html understanding of the current status of If you have additional questions, please send biomedical research, the pathways available for an email to Francoise Freyre at: entering research careers, and the range of [email protected] available career opportunities. Students will also participate in weekly journal clubs, attend career development workshops, and take part in social activities. Yale University The Biomedical Science Training and  Currently enrolled undergraduate Participants will receive a $4,500 stipend for Enrichment Program (BioSTEP) program offers student. participating in the 10-week program. Housing summer research experience for undergraduate  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. and roundtrip travel is also provided. students. Trainees will conduct 10 weeks of For more information, visit: research under the guidance of a faculty mentor  Completed introductory chemistry and biology. http://medicine.yale.edu/education/omca/summ in laboratories and training sites at Yale School er/biostep/index.aspx of Medicine and the West Haven Veterans *Note: Students from groups Administration Medical Center. traditionally underrepresented in the If you have additional questions, please send biomedical sciences at research- an email to: [email protected] intensive universities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 43 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383.

Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Association of Public The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID)  Completion of undergraduate Compensation for bachelor’s level participants Health Laboratories Laboratory Fellowship Program is a one-year degree by the start of the program. is $32,722 per year. Compensation for program designed for bachelor’s or master’s Master’s level participants is $36,475 per year. level scientists, with emphasis on the practical For more information, visit: application of technologies, methodologies, and http://www.aphl.org/mycareer/fellowships/eid/P practices related to emerging infectious ages/default.aspx diseases. If you have additional questions, please send Areas of training and/or research include: an email to Heather Roney at: . Development and evaluation of diagnostic [email protected] techniques . Antimicrobial sensitivity and resistance, . Principles and practices of vector or animal control . Emerging pathogens . Laboratory-epidemiology interaction

Huntsman Cancer The goals of the Huntsman Cancer Institute's  Currently enrolled at a university or Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for Institute Summer Internship Program are to: college as a sophomore, junior, or participation in the ten-week internship. Interns . Expose students to professionals in the fields senior OR recent graduate who has are encouraged to make independent housing of science and medicine and acquaint them with not begun graduate or medical arrangements. day-to-day activities in the field of biomedical studies. For more information, visit: research;  A strong commitment to biomedical http://www.hci.utah.edu/research/undergradPro . Familiarize students with research research. g~/summerResearch/overview.jsp?link=Objecti approaches, techniques, data interpretation,  Academic minimum: 3.5 GPA. ves and scientific problem solving; If you have additional questions, please send . Provide an opportunity for students to meet an email to JoAnn Ferrini at: peers with similar career goals; [email protected] . Train students to present scientific information to colleagues and peers; and . Provide a friendly atmosphere and encourage open discussions to help students make informed career choices.

National Institutes of The Post-baccalaureate Intramural Research  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The stipend for post-baccalaureate IRTA Health Training Award (IRTA) program provides  Graduated from an accredited U.S. trainees is adjusted annually. Benefits include opportunities for recent college graduates to college or university with a bachelor’s health insurance for the trainee and his/her spend a year engaged in biomedical research at family. Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 44 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Trainees degree. For more information, visit: work with some of the leading scientists in the  Must begin training within two years www.training.nih.gov/student/Pre- world in an environment devoted exclusively to of receipt of the undergraduate IRTA/irtamanualpostbac.asp biomedical research. Fellowships are available degree. in the more than 1,250 intramural laboratories of If you have additional questions, please send the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which are  During tenure in the program, post- an email to Debbie Cohen at: located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, baccalaureate IRTAs are expected to [email protected] MD as well as in Baltimore and Frederick, MD; initiate the application process for Research Triangle Park, NC; Phoenix, AZ; graduate or medical school. Hamilton, MT; and Detroit, MI. The duration of the program is typically one year; it can be extended for one additional year depending on satisfactory trainee performance and continued availability of funds.

Post-baccalaureate Arizona State University (ASU) hosts a one-  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Scholars will receive a salary of $21,000 per Research Education to two-year training opportunity for  Completed undergraduate degree year. Program (PREP) underrepresented minority students who have within the last three years. For more information, visit: recently completed their bachelor's degree and http://graduate.asu.edu/prep need to obtain more experience and preparation before entering a PhD graduate program in the If you have additional questions, please send biomedical sciences. In addition to lab work, an email to Brenda Hogue at: scholars participate in activities designed to [email protected] or call: (480) 965- strengthen important skills for graduate school, 9478. including attendance at seminars, lab meetings, journal clubs, an ethical conduct in research course, and local and national scientific conferences.

Post-baccalaureate The Baylor College PREP program is designed  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. PREP apprentices will receive a salary of Research Education to help underrepresented college graduates  Completed college within the last $21,000 per year. Program (PREP) prepare for biomedical PhD study. The nine- to three years. For more information, visit: 12-month program allows students to gain Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 45 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information mentored biomedical research and includes  Demonstrated interest in pursuing a http://www.bcm.edu/diversityprograms/?PMID= participation in a molecular and cellular biology PhD degree in the biomedical 3901 course, weekly scientific development sciences. If you have additional questions, please send workshops, GRE test prep workshops, graduate an email to Dr. Laurie Connor at: school application workshops, individual [email protected] or call: (713) 798-3521. counseling on applying to PhD programs, and individual tutoring and development in specific areas.

Post-baccalaureate The PREP program at Case Western Reserve  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Scholars will receive a salary of $21,000 per Research Education University offers a one- or two-year  Graduated with a baccalaureate year. PREP scholars are considered Program (PREP) coordinated program of study to increase the degree (BA or BS) in a biomedically- employees of Case Western Reserve likelihood of success in a research-based relevant science from an accredited University and will receive CWR's benefits graduate program. US college or university less than 36 package. Tuition for coursework taken as part PREP Scholars enjoy mentored research months prior to the date of application of PREP is covered by the program. experience, a tailor-made program of study, submission. For more information, visit: GRE test prep workshops, and a variety of  Commitment to pursuing a PhD in http://gradresed.case.edu/prep/index.html venues to interact with and learn from some of the biomedical sciences. If you have additional questions, please send the best researchers in the world. an email to Joseph Williams at: [email protected]

Post-baccalaureate The PREP program at the Mayo Clinic offers  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Scholars will receive a salary of $21,000 per Research Education an intense mentored research experience in  Underrepresented student who has year, as well as low-cost, comprehensive Program (PREP) basic science or translational research. Scholars obtained a bachelors degree within medical coverage through the Mayo Clinic. A also attend special seminars and graduate-level the past three years, or high school second year of support may be available. courses and receive guidance to assist with senior about to graduate in a For more information, visit: successful continuation into a PhD or MD/PhD biomedical science discipline who is http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/postbac- program. planning to pursue a PhD degree in program.html

biomedical science. If you have additional questions, please send *Note: The Mayo Clinic College of an email to Dennis Mays at: Medicine considers underrepresented [email protected] or call: (507) 266- individuals as belonging to the 8911. following groups: Black/African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or US Pacific Islander, and members of other racial and ethnic groups considered to be underrepresented in medicine and biomedical research.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 46 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information  Willing to make a full-time and personal commitment to the program similar to that of a first-year graduate student.

Post-baccalaureate The Mount Sinai PREP program offers one- to  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Scholars will receive an annual stipend of Research Education two-years of training to help scholars enhance  Graduated with a baccalaureate $24,000. Health insurance is also provided. Program (PREP) their interest in and readiness for doctoral degree in a biomedically relevant Travel awards are available for national programs in biomedicine and research. science from an accredited U.S. meetings. Students will dedicate 75 percent of their time to college or university no more than 36 For more information, visit: laboratory research and 25 percent to a months prior to applying to a PREP. http://www.mountsinai.org/Education/School% combination of courses, special work-in-  Not currently enrolled in a graduate 20of%20Medicine/Degrees%20and%20Progra progress seminars, skill development, and ms/Post- community-outreach activities. degree program or have completed a graduate degree. Baccalaureate%20Research%20Education%2 0Program If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected] or call: (212) 241-6546.

Post-baccalaureate The PREP program at Tufts University offers  U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, For more information, visit: Research Education one- to two-year research apprenticeships for or permanent resident belonging to an http://sackler.tufts.edu/Admissions/Apply-to- Program (PREP) recent graduates who are interested in pursuing underrepresented group (including, Non-Degree-Programs/Post-Baccalaureate- research careers in the biomedical sciences. but not limited to: African-Americans, Internship.aspx Apprentices spend 75% of their time as Hispanics, Native Americans, people If you have additional questions, please send research assistants and the remaining time is with disabilities, and members of an email to Diana Pierce at: devoted to classes and individualized study that groups that are economically or [email protected] or call: (617) 636-6836. can range from GRE preparation to advanced socially disadvantaged). graduate courses.

Post-baccalaureate The University of Alabama at Birmingham  Member of a group traditionally Students will receive a $21,000 stipend, plus Research Education (UAB) hosts a unique one- to two-year training underrepresented in the sciences who health insurance and tuition for up to 10 credit Program (PREP) opportunity for students seeking graduate has received a baccalaureate (4-year) hours of academic instruction. degrees in biomedical or behavioral science. degree in the past three years. For more information, visit: Students will be paired with a faculty mentor  Not currently enrolled in graduate http://www.uab.edu/prep/ and receive instruction in academic writing, school. math, and test-taking in order to gain the If you have additional questions, please send necessary experience for acceptance into  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. an email to Dr. Jeffrey Engler at: science programs in leading graduate schools. [email protected] or call: (205) 934-4734.

Post-baccalaureate Underrepresented students who hold a recent  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. PREP scholars will receive a salary of $21,000, Research Education bachelor's degree in the biomedical or  Intend to pursue a research as well as employee benefits. Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 47 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Program (PREP) behavioral sciences are invited to work as lab doctorate upon completion of the For more information, visit: technicians for one year at the University of program. http://gradprograms.bsd.uchicago.edu/prep/pre Chicago. In addition to gaining lab experience, p.html scholars will participate in specific academic, If you have additional questions, please send cultural, and social activities, including lab an email to Dr. Nancy Schwartz at: rotations, travel to a national conference, weekly [email protected] Journal Club meetings, a writing and ethics course, and workshops on GRE preparation and applying for graduate programs.

Post-baccalaureate The University of Kansas PREP program  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: Research Education provides up to two years of research experience  Received a bachelor's degree http://www2.ku.edu/~prep/ Program (PREP) in a scientific laboratory. The program is within the last three years. If you have additional questions, please send designed to prepare students for graduate  Individuals belonging to a particular an email to Lynn Villafuerte at: [email protected] study; therefore scholars will also receive or call: (785) 864-3641. personalized academic counseling, assistance ethnic, racial or other with graduate school selection, travel to national underrepresented (e.g., economically meetings, an annual research symposium, and disadvantaged, first generation opportunities to enhance research and college student, etc.) group are academic skills. encouraged to apply.

Post-baccalaureate The University of Massachusetts, Amherst  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, visit: Research Education PREP program encourages students of  Recent college graduate (received http://www.umass.edu/prep/index.html Program (PREP) underrepresented groups who hold recent baccalaureate degree within the past If you have additional questions, please send baccalaureate degrees to pursue doctorates in 2 years). an email to Vanessa Hill at: biomedical sciences. PREP participants work as [email protected] or call: (413) 577-4178. apprentice scientists in laboratories and  Intend to pursue a research participate in professional development doctorate upon completion of the activities and take a course per semester. PREP experience. PREP is a one-year internship with the goal of *Note: Students are required to apply strengthening the research skills and academic to the University of Massachusetts, competitiveness of participants for pursuit of a Amherst Summer Program for graduate degree. Undergraduate Research (SPUR): http://neagep.org/spur.html

Post-baccalaureate The University of Michigan PREP program  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a full tuition scholarship, Research Education provides a one-year research experience and  Graduated or in the process of salary ($21,000), and benefits [health and Program (PREP) extensive academic guidance to individuals graduating with a baccalaureate dental insurance]. from underrepresented groups in order to degree in a biomedically relevant For more information, visit: strengthen participant’s candidacy for admission science from an accredited U.S. http://www.med.umich.edu/prep/index.html to the nation's strongest PhD programs and college or university, no more then 36 If you have additional questions, please send gain PhD degrees in biomedically relevant months prior to applying to PREP. Not Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 48 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information sciences. In addition to research, PREP currently enrolled in a graduate an email to Josh Meisler at: m- students participate in a variety of activities, degree program. [email protected] or call: (734) 647-5773. including a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) prep  Belong to a group considered course, seminars and journal clubs, one or two underrepresented in the biomedical University of Michigan graduate or sciences (as defined by the NIH: undergraduate courses, and group meetings to individuals from underrepresented present research projects and discuss graduate racial and ethnic groups, individuals school/career options. with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds; socially, culturally, economically, or educationally.  Plan to apply to a PhD program in a biomedically relevant science after successful completion of PREP.

Post-baccalaureate The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU)  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. MU PREP scholars will receive *one year of Research Education PREP program prepares students for PhD study  Member of a racial or ethnic group salary at $21,000, including all educational Program (PREP) leading to research careers in the biomedical underrepresented in the sciences, OR fees, and $1,200 for travel to two scientific sciences, including areas that address health from a disadvantaged background, conferences. *If appropriate and available, two disparities in minority populations. Scholars will OR have a disability. years of support will be offered. conduct faculty-mentored research leading to  Received a baccalaureate degree For more information, visit: publication of research results and presentation http://prepscholars.missouri.edu at national conferences. In addition, scholars in a science major within the past two will receive rigorous academic preparation, years or be on-track to earn a If you have additional questions, please send including participation in graduate courses, GRE baccalaureate degree in a science an email to Dr. John David at: test preparation, graduate school planning, and major prior to entering the program. [email protected] research seminars, as well as personal  Intend to apply within two years of development, including enhanced verbal and acceptance into the PREP program to written communication and networking skills. a graduate program leading to a PhD in biomedical research.

Post-baccalaureate The University of New Mexico (UNM) PREP  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. UNM PREP scholars will receive an annual Research Education program is designed to enhance the ability of  Member of a group found to be salary of $21,000, plus health and dental Program (PREP) individuals in the biomedical sciences to gain underrepresented in biomedical benefits. PREP will also cover the cost of entry to, and succeed in, nationally-recognized research or an individual from a tuition for courses that are required by the PhD programs. PREP is aimed at individuals social, cultural, economic, or scholar to become familiar with their research. from underrepresented groups in the sciences educationally-challenged background. For more information, visit: who have recently received a Bachelors degree. http://biology.unm.edu/PREP/index.asp These individuals will either have relatively little  Recipient of a Bachelor’s degree laboratory experience, or will be changing within 36 months prior to acceptance If you have additional questions, please send research fields between their BS and PhD into the PREP program. an email to Antonio Banuelos at: [email protected] or call: (505) 610-1725. Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 49 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information courses. To enhance scholars’ competitiveness  Committed to pursuing a PhD in a for graduate school, PREP also offers GRE biomedical research field and to classes and short training programs aimed at performing research that will help acquainting scholars with the expectations and reduce health disparities. challenges of graduate school.  Have a tangible need to complete an additional year of training before applying to graduate school. This might arise from having little or no research laboratory experience or wishing to pursue a degree in a field distinct from that in which they received their Bachelor’s training.  Willing to participate in group training that is designed to enhance research education and career development.  Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA.

Post-baccalaureate The University of North Texas PREP program  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Scholars will receive a $21,000 stipend. Research Education provides underrepresented minority students  Possess a bachelor’s degree from Housing is not included. Program (PREP) who have received an undergraduate degree in a regionally accredited institution. For more information, visit: science with a challenging, focused post-  Academic minimum: 2.5 GPA from http://www.hsc.unt.edu/Sites/PREPARE/index. baccalaureate experience that will help facilitate cfm acceptance into and completion of a doctoral the last 60 undergraduate semester program in the biomedical field. Scholars will hours. If you have additional questions, please send perform 30 hours of lab work as a research  Required to take the GRE (no an email to Dr. Jamboor Vishwanatha at: associate and attend weekly seminars/journal minimum score). [email protected] or call: (817) 735- 0224. club meetings, a biomedical ethics course, and  Major in the life sciences (biology, a GRE prep course. In addition, students will biochemistry, chemistry, receive tutoring in study strategies, library and biotechnology, etc.). electronic research techniques, research presentation skills, and guidance on choosing a  Intend to pursue a PhD. graduate school, obtaining financial support, etc. *Note: program funding is pending. Please send an email to Dr. Jamboor Vishwanatha at: [email protected] for an update on the program’s status.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 50 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Post-baccalaureate The PREP program at the University of  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Scholars will receive an annual salary of Research Education Rochester provides an opportunity to gain  Member of a group traditionally $24,000. The program also provides health Program (PREP) research experience in microbiology, virology or underrepresented in the sciences, as insurance and tuition. immunology as a full-time laboratory technician defined by NIH. For more information, visit: under the mentorship of a program faculty  Have graduated with a http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/mbi/education/tr member for one year, with the possibility of an aining-grants/prep/index.cfm additional year of support. baccalaureate degree in a biomedically relevant science from an If you have additional questions, please send A major focus will be on achieving research accredited U.S. college or university an email to Edith Lord at: independence in a manner that goes beyond no more than 36 months prior to the [email protected] the experience of the "typical" laboratory date of application submission. technician. Thus, all trainees are expected to  Intend to apply, within two years, develop independent research projects which for graduate education that will will be conducted in a closely eventually lead to the research supervised/mentored environment. doctorate. Scholars will also participate in an individually- tailored and tightly focused academic program; each trainee will have an opportunity to take a limited number of classes and participate in ancillary training and enrichment activities such as a PREP seminar series, career/professional development workshops (e.g., GRE test prep course, career roundtables), training in scientific communication, attendance at national research meetings, and an annual retreat/symposium.

Post-baccalaureate The University of Pennsylvania PREP  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. PREP scholars receive a competitive stipend, Research Education program provides a one- to two-year research  Degree in a biomedically-relevant including health insurance. Program (PREP) experience for students who have completed science from an accredited U.S. For more information, visit: college and are interested in pursuing a doctoral college or university and have http://www.med.upenn.edu/prep/#app degree in the basic biomedical sciences. This graduated no more than 36 months If you have additional questions, please send program provides significant research prior to the start of the program. experience, along with preparation for applying an email to: [email protected] to and succeeding in graduate school.  Intend to apply to a graduate program within two years of beginning The goal of the program is to increase the PREP program. understanding in the principles and practices of biomedical research.

Post-baccalaureate The University of South Carolina PREP  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. USC PREP scholars will receive a stipend of Research Education program allows students to spend up to two  Have a degree in a biomedically- $28,000 per year. From this amount, scholars Program (PREP) years working as an employee in a federally- relevant science from an accredited are expected to pay for mandatory health Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 51 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information funded biomedical research laboratory to learn U.S. college or university and have insurance unless the scholar has alternative the nature of research in general and specific graduated no more than 36 months insurance. biomedical techniques in particular. In addition, prior to the start of the program. For more information, visit: scholars will have an opportunity to take  Intend to apply to a graduate http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/graduate/prep.htm graduate-level biomedical courses and/or program within two years of beginning If you have additional questions, please send correct deficiencies in their undergraduate the PREP program. education through tutorials or appropriate an email to Richard Hunt at: coursework, learn about the ethics and [email protected] or call: (803) responsibilities of biomedical research, and 733-3218. present their research at local and national meetings.

Post-baccalaureate The University of Washington (UW) seeks  U.S. citizenship or permanent PREP scholars will receive a salary of Research Education students from underrepresented, economically resident. $21,000/year, plus benefits, an educational Program (PREP) disadvantaged, and physically disabled groups  Have graduated with a allowance, and travel support to attend one who already hold baccalaureate degrees and baccalaureate degree in biomedically national conference. wish to optimize their preparation for and relevant science from an accredited For more information, visit: successful completion of graduate studies U.S. college or university http://depts.washington.edu/lsamp/documents/ leading to a PhD in biomedical sciences. The PREP%20Application2.pdf program will provide graduate school application  Academic minimum: 3.2 GPA. assistance as well as mentored laboratory If you have additional questions, please send experience. an email to Dr. Gabriele Varani at: [email protected]

Post-baccalaureate The Virginia Tech [VT] PREP program offers a  *U.S. citizen or permanent resident. PREP scholars will receive a $21,000 annual Research Education 12- to 24-month mentored research experience  Have graduated within the last stipend, benefits, travel support to attend a Program (PREP) and academic program. 75% of scholar's time three years with a Masters degree or workshop or present at a scientific meeting, will be spent performing research and the other BA or BS. and tuition remission. 25% will be spent in enrichment programs like  Academic minimum: 2.8 GPA. For more information, visit: undergraduate and/or graduate coursework, http://www.vtprep.maop.vt.edu/About%20Us.ht academic seminars and technical workshops,  Must be interested in pursuing a ml and graduate school and GRE preparation. PhD within two years of admission into PREP. If you have additional questions, please send an email to Dr. Xiaojing Guan at: vt- *Note: Individuals from ethnic groups [email protected] or call: (540) 231-5898. considered by the Federal Government to be historically underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Post-baccalaureate The PREP program at Wake Forest University  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Scholars will receive an annual salary of Research Education Health Sciences provides a one-year intensive  Member of a group traditionally $21,000. Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 52 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Program (PREP) research experience for underrepresented underrepresented in the sciences OR For more information, visit: minority students. The focus of the program is from an economically disadvantaged http://www.wfubmc.edu/School/Hypertension- on research training, academic enhancement, background and have completed the and-Vascular-Research-Center/PREP- and GRE test preparation. The curriculum undergraduate degree. Program/ includes hands-on laboratory research,  Interested in obtaining a PhD in the If you have additional questions, please send participation in a journal club, and a lecture biomedical sciences. an email to Dr. Debra Diz at: series. Students may also attend one to two  Academic minimum: 2.5 GPA. [email protected] or Nobi Sarver at: undergraduate or graduate level courses per [email protected]. year to meet the prerequisites for graduate  Graduated from an accredited school or demonstrate competence in graduate college or university within the past 3 level coursework. Participants are required to years and willing to commit to one apply to one or more PhD graduate programs year of the program. by the conclusion of the program.

University of Connecticut The Summer Research Fellowship (SURF) is a  Currently enrolled undergraduate Participants will receive a stipend as well as nine-week program designed to provide student of sophomore, junior or senior housing accommodations. research experience under the guidance of a standing OR recent graduate with a For more information, please visit: faculty mentor. Students will also gain some ‘B’ average or better who is interested http://medicine.uchc.edu/prospective/hcop/sum exposure to clinical medicine. in a career in medicine or biomedical merresearch.html research.  Basic science knowledge and If you have additional questions, please send experience. an email to: [email protected]  Member of a group traditionally underrepresented in the sciences (e.g. African American, Hispanic American, Native American Indian).

Virginia Commonwealth The Post-baccalaureate Research Experience  Graduated from an accredited Participants will receive a stipend of $20,772. University Program is a one-year biomedical research college or university For more information, please visit: training program for recent college graduates http://www.dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/research/pr from underrepresented groups who are ep.html considering graduate-level training in the biomedical sciences. The program provides If you have additional questions, please scholars with a mentored research experience contact the program office at: and the opportunity to develop technical and [email protected] critical-thinking skills.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 53 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383.

Internships in Pre-Medicine for Post-baccalaureate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Association of American The purpose of each program varies; some are  Graduated from an accredited U.S. Compensation varies according to the Medical College designed for individuals wanting to change college or university with a bachelor’s individual program. careers, others are designed for individuals degree. For more information, visit: wishing to enhance their existing academic  Eligibility varies according to the http://services.aamc.org/postbac/ record. Other programs are designed to assist individual program. persons from groups currently underrepresented in medicine or from educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The AAMC partners with 186 programs at 105 institutions that provide post- baccalaureate pre-medical programs across the country.

University of Cincinnati The Summer Premedical Enrichment Program  Currently enrolled undergraduate of For more information, visit: (SPEP) is a six-week residential experience for junior or senior standing OR post- http://comdo- college juniors, seniors, and post-baccalaureate baccalaureate premedical student. wcnlb.uc.edu/MedOneStop/Admissions/Summ pre-medical students. Students will be exposed  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. erEnrichment.aspx to the medical school experience through If you have additional questions, please send extensive interaction with current medical an email to: [email protected] students and faculty and guidance through the medical school application process. Students will prepare for the academic curriculum through a non-credit course in cardio physiology. This program emphasizes strengthening critical thinking/problem solving skills, increasing self- awareness, and making each participant a competitive medical school applicant.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 54 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383.

Internships in Scientific Research for Graduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Association of Public The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID)  Completion of undergraduate Compensation for bachelor’s level participants Health Laboratories Advanced Laboratory Training Fellowship is a degree by the start of the program. is $32,722 per year. Compensation for one-year program designed for bachelor’s or Master’s level participants is $36,475 per year. master’s level scientists, with emphasis on the For more information, visit: practical application of technologies, http://www.aphl.org/mycareer/fellowships/eid/P methodologies, and practices related to ages/default.aspx emerging infectious diseases. If you have additional questions, please Areas of training and/or research include: contact Heather Roney at: . Development and evaluation of diagnostic [email protected] techniques . Antimicrobial sensitivity and resistance, . Principles and practices of vector or animal control . Emerging pathogens . Laboratory-epidemiology interaction

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Graduate students at New Mexico State  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,500 stipend and travel Research Center/New University are invited to participate in the  Currently enrolled in a graduate costs (up to $450). Interns are responsible for Mexico State University Cancer Research Internship for NMSU degree program at NMSU, such as, their own housing, meals, and transportation. Graduate Students. This 9-week program is but not limited to: Public Health, *Note: The FHCRC negotiates a housing designed to provide research experience and Social Work, Physical Anthropology, option for out-of-town students at the University mentorship for graduate students interested in Psychology, Physiology, Statistics, of Washington, which is available for diverse aspects of cancer research in human and Computer Science. approximately $1,500. populations. Research areas include, but are not For more information, visit: limited to:  *Member of a group traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. http://www.fhcrc.org/mph . Epidemiology  Strong academic background. If you have additional questions, please send . Health Disparities an email to Dr. Steve Schwartz at: *Note: This includes racial and ethnic [email protected] . Nutrition and Exercise Sciences groups traditionally underrepresented . Genetics in health sciences, persons with disabilities, and persons raised in In addition to completing a mentored research economically disadvantaged project, students will attend weekly research backgrounds. seminars and professional development workshops designed to help facilitate applying to research doctoral programs or medical school.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 55 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Graduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Herman B. Wells Center The goals of the Wells Center are to increase  *Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $2,500 stipend. Interns for Pediatric Research knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of OR graduate student in a science are responsible for their own housing and Summer Internship serious pediatric diseases, to develop major. transportation arrangements. Program innovative approaches to diagnosis and  Must be able to commit to treatment of childhood diseases, and to provide participating in the entire 10-week For more information, visit: an outstanding training environment for medical program. http://wellscenter.iupui.edu/education/internshi and graduate students, residents, and fellows. ps *Note: Preference will be given to Students will be paired with individual faculty in If you have additional questions, please send one of 34 laboratories. Students are college undergraduate and graduate students, but high school students an email to Leigh Crick via at: [email protected] encouraged to attend weekly seminars and or call: (317) 278-0746. research-related center meetings each week, as (seniors) may also apply. well as other academic events that involve the Wells Center faculty (e.g., combined seminar series, seminars of faculty candidates, Weekly Basic Science Research Forum and Pediatric Faculty Research Seminar Series). Interns are required to make a presentation at the conclusion of the program.

Hispanic Serving Health Working in collaboration with different agencies  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a stipend to cover travel, Professions Schools within the US Dept. of Health and Human  Current or recent graduate (less housing, and additional costs, but the amount Services and academic institutions, HSHPS is than three years) of a masters degree will vary according to the program. able to provide internships and fellowships for OR enrolled in a doctoral program in For more information, visit: students interested in furthering the the health field, including health http://www.hshps.org organization’s mission of improving Hispanic administration/management and IT If you have additional question, please send an health. Students will perform cancer-related health informatics. research in: email to: [email protected]  Must speak and write fluently in . HIV/AIDS English. . Cancer  Spanish fluency will vary depending . Tropical Medicine on program. . Border Health . Statistics . Occupational Health and Safety

Indiana The T35/Summer Research Opportunity  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for University/Purdue Program (SROP) at IUPUI is designed to  Full-time undergraduate student participating in the eight-week program. In University Indianapolis encourage students traditionally OR graduate student OR medical addition, campus residential housing (for out- underrepresented in the sciences to pursue school student. of-state students) and roundtrip transportation graduate school and ultimately academic is provided. IUPUI will also cover the cost of careers in biomedical research. Under the  Member of a group traditionally the GRE preparation course and all fees Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 56 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Graduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information guidance of a faculty mentor, students will underrepresented in the sciences associated with the mandatory CIC-SROP conduct research in the fields of molecular  Students who are conference held at Michigan State University. biology, biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, underrepresented in their field of For more information, visit: neuro-pharmacology, and several others. study and who are sophomores or http://www.iupui.edu/~gradoff/srop/t35.html juniors majoring in any subject. If you have additional questions, please  Possess a competitive grade point contact the IUPUI Graduate Office via email at: average. [email protected] or call: (317) 278-3741.  Must have a strong interest in pursuing research.

Minorities Striving and The MS PhD’s Professional Development  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $1,000 fellowship, the Pursuing Higher Program facilitates mentoring and networking  Two letters of recommendation. opportunity to network at two international Degrees of Success activities for minority undergraduate and professional society meetings, and ESSE graduate earth system science and engineering exposure and field trips. (ESSE) majors and provides a supportive For more information, visit: www.msphds.org environment in which participants develop strategies and professional skills necessary to If you have additional questions, please send excel in Earth system science and engineering an email to Lois Ricciardi at: [email protected] fields. National Institutes of The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and  High school OR undergraduate OR Participants will receive a stipend based on Health Genetics hosts a research experience designed graduate student (including medical academic level. Students are responsible for for students interested in exploring careers in and dental students). housing, meals, and transportation. *Note: cancer epidemiology and genetics. Students Nearby housing is available. may also attend lectures offered under the NIH For more information, visit: Summer Seminar Series, participate in DCEG http://dceg.cancer.gov/fellowships/summerprog meetings and seminars, attend formal NIH ram lectures, and participate in the DCEG Poster Day. If you have additional questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 57 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Graduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information NASA STEM Programs NASA’s One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) is  U.S. citizen. *Note: students may identify opportunities of an innovative solution to support the STEM  Additional eligibility requirements interest; however they cannot request to be (Science, Technology, Engineering, and map apply depending on the specific considered for a specific internship program(s). Mathematics) workforce. program. For more information, visit: NASA’s internship programs are being phased http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/post into OSSI:SOLAR, including national programs, secondary/programs/index.html and programs that are unique to a specific NASA Center.

Pathways to Science Pathways to Science supports pathways to  Please refer to the program’s The stipend is adjusted annually. science, technology, engineering, and website or contact the respective For more information, visit: mathematics [STEM] fields. The program places administrator to review the eligibility http://www.pathwaystoscience.org a particular emphasis on connecting groups criteria per program. traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields with programs, funding, mentoring, and resources. Pathways to Science hosts a website that enables users to search for high school and undergraduate summer research opportunities, graduate fellowships, and postdoctoral positions. St. Jude Children’s The Pediatric Oncology Education program at  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, in Research Foundation St. Jude Children's Research Hospital offers a  Academic minimum 3.4 GPA in addition to housing near campus. unique opportunity for students preparing for math and science, cumulative For more information, visit: careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, minimum: 3.4 GPA. http://www.stjude.org/poe nursing, pharmacy, psychology, or public health to gain biomedical and oncology research  Currently enrolled undergraduate If you have additional questions, please send experience. The POE program provides a short- student of at least sophomore an email to Suzanne Gronemeyer at: term training experience in either laboratory or standing OR graduate student [email protected] clinical research. preparing for a career in medicine or biomedical sciences. A primary goal of the program is to encourage students to pursue a career in cancer research,  Students with an interest in cancer either as a laboratory-based scientist or a research are particularly encouraged physician scientist. to apply.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 58 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Scientific Research for Graduate Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Virginia Commonwealth The Health Educational Research Opportunities  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. University (HERO) Program, sponsored by the National student of at least freshmen standing For more information, visit: Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, provides a 10- OR first-year medical or dental http://www.healthdisparities.vcu.edu/training/pr week research experience for undergraduate student. ograms/graduate_summer.html and first-year medical or dental students.  Previous research experience If you have additional questions, please send Students will have an opportunity to work with preferred. VCU faculty on research projects that focus on an email to: [email protected] diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung and blood, blood resources, and sleep disorders.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 59 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383.

Internships in Medicine for First-Year Medical Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information Brigham and Women’s The Summer Training in Academic Research  Member of a group traditionally Students will receive a stipend for food and Hospital and Scholarship (STARS) program provides underrepresented in the sciences other necessities, travel compensation to and underrepresented minority (URM) medical and (African-American, Alaskan/Hawaiian from Boston, and housing for the duration of undergraduate students an opportunity to Native, Hispanic, or Native American) the 8-week program. engage in basic clinical and translational  U.S. citizen or non-citizen national For more information, visit: research projects at Brigham and Women’s with a permanent resident visa. http://www.brighamandwomens.org/medical_pr Hospital (BWH) and in conjunction with Harvard ofessionals/career/cfdd/OMC/STARS.aspx Medical School (HMS). This program is  Undergraduate student of junior or designed to enhance the research capabilities senior standing OR first-year medical If you have additional questions, please send of URM undergraduate and medical students student. an email to: [email protected] and to encourage these scholars to pursue advanced graduate and medical education and training at BWH and HMS.

Indiana The T35/Summer Research Opportunity  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for University/Purdue Program (SROP) at IUPUI is designed to  Full-time undergraduate student participating in the eight-week program. In University Indianapolis encourage students traditionally OR graduate student OR medical addition, campus residential housing (for out- underrepresented in the sciences to pursue school student. of-state students) and roundtrip transportation graduate school and ultimately academic is provided. IUPUI will also cover the cost of careers in biomedical research. Under the  Member of a group traditionally the GRE preparation course and all fees guidance of a faculty mentor, students will underrepresented in the sciences associated with the mandatory CIC-SROP conduct research in the fields of molecular  Students who are conference held at Michigan State University. biology, biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, underrepresented in their field of For more information, visit: neuro-pharmacology, and several others. study and who are sophomores or http://www.iupui.edu/~gradoff/srop/t35.html juniors majoring in any subject. If you have additional questions, please  Possess a competitive grade point contact the IUPUI Graduate Office via email at: average. [email protected] or call: (317) 278-3741.  Must have a strong interest in pursuing research.

University of Texas The UT Houston Summer Research Program  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $2,500 stipend. Minimal Medical School at provides undergraduate students and first-year OR first-year medical student. on-campus housing is available at a Houston medical students enrolled at UT Houston  U.S. citizen or permanent resident. discounted rate. Medical School with hands-on research  Must have completed 12 hours of For more information, visit: experience supervised by faculty members from coursework in a science discipline. http://med.uth.tmc.edu/administration/edu_prog the medical school. The program includes rams/medical-education/srp/srp- workshops that supplement the research Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 61 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383. Internships in Medicine for First-Year Medical Students Program Sponsor Description Eligibility Compensation / For More Information experience, including weekly seminars, medicalstudentinfo.html certification courses in animal science, If you have additional questions, please send laboratory safety and radiation, an enrichment an email to Linda Guardiola at: series, and tours of selected facilities and labs. [email protected]

Virginia Commonwealth The Health Educational Research Opportunities  Currently enrolled undergraduate Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. University (HERO) Program is sponsored by the National student of at least freshmen standing For more information, visit: Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. During this 10- OR first-year medical or dental http://www.healthdisparities.vcu.edu/training/pr week summer research experience, student. ograms/graduate_summer.html undergraduate and first-year medical or dental  Previous research experience If you have additional questions, please send students will have an opportunity to work with preferred. VCU faculty on research projects that focus on an email to: [email protected] diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung and blood, blood resources, and sleep disorders.

Internships in Scientific Research or Medicine 62 Prepared by: Jennifer Anderson [[email protected]] and Jordan Cañas [[email protected]]. This compilation is supported in parts by NCI grants: 1 U54 CA132381 and 1 U54 CA132383.