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Research opportunities for Pre-Meds

Research is something which can add to your medical school application. So as pre-meds it is in our best interest to seek out several research opportunities. Remember, one of the easiest ways to get research is to ask your professors. They will either run a research lab themselves or know another professor who does. If that doesn't work try these links out.

Here are some links compiled to help you on your search:

The Association of American Medical Colleges Summer Programs List

Emory University's Undergrad Summer Research Links

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Job Opportunities

Tufts University's List of Pre-med Research Opportunities

R•I•T Co-op/Internships and Summer Research Opportunities

A list of summer university research programs: 

University of Alabama Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Albert Einstein College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Zannoni Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow Awards

Amgen Scholars Program Amgen Scholars

University of Arizona Minority Health Disparities Summer Undergraduate Research Program  Summer Research Institute 

Arizona State University Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute / Institute for Strengthening the Understanding of Mathematics and Science

University of Arkansas Summer Research Opportunities

Baylor College of Medicine Summer Medical and Research Training Program DeBakey Summer Surgery Program

University of California, Berkeley Haas Scholars Program National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Summer Research Program at CHORI

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Summer Internship

Boston University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships Summer Undergraduate Research Program   Center for Excellence for Learning in Education, Science, and Technology

Broad Institute Undergraduate Research Program in Genomics

California Institute of Technology MURF Undergraduate Research Fellowships Amgen Scholars Program Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Center for Disease Control & Prevention Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health

University of Chicago McNair Scholars Program

Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research

City of Hope Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

Cleveland Clinic Center for Reproductive Medicine Summer Internship

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Undergraduate Research Program (URP)

Colorado State University Center for Multiscale Modeling of Atmospheric Processes Chill Radar Facility Extreme Ultraviolet Engineering Research Center

Columbia University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

University of Connecticut Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Cornell/Rockefeller/SloanKettering  Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship  Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Dartmouth College Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Dartmouth

Drexel University College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Duke University Summer Research Opportunity Program

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Summer Undergraduate Research Program 

Hartford Hospital Summer Student Research Fellowship

Harvard University FAS Center for Systems Biology Undergraduate Research Internships Molecules Cells & Organisms Undergraduate Summer Internship Program Summer Undergraduate Program in Immunology Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program Four Directions Summer Research Program Summer Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences Summer Research Trainee Program at MGH Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences Program at Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Harvard Stem Cell Institute Internship Program Summer Training in Academic Research and Scholarship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program in Genomics Summer Biomedical Informatics Training Program Summer Clinical and Translational Research Program Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology

Howard Hughes Medical Institute  Janelia Undergraduate Scholars

University of Houston Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Summer Research Opportunities Program

Indiana University Cancer Center IU Simon Cancer Center Professional Education Training 

Indiana University School of Medicine Undergraduate Summer Biomedical Research Program

University of Iowa Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Microbiology Summer Research Programs in the Biosciences Summer Undergraduate MSTP Resesarch (SUMR)

University of California, Irvine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine Summer Student Program

Johns Hopkins University Summer Research Programs

Kansas State University Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

University of Kansas Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

Lankenau Institute for Medical Research Summer Undergraduate Internships

The Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SREIP)

University of California, Los Angeles Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research Summer Programs for Undergraduate & Graduate Research UCLA SOM Prep Program

Loyola University Health System Undergraduate Summer Research Program At Loyola

Lupus Foundation of America Gina Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowships for Research Related to Lupus Erythematosus

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Internships

University of Massachusetts Summer Program for Undergraduate Research

Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

University of Michigan PreMSTP Summer Biomedical Research Program

University of Minnesota Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)

University of Missouri Summer Research Programs

Mt Sinai School of Medicine Mount Sinai Summer Undergraduate Research Program

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research NIH Summer Internship Program

University of Nebraska (Medical Center) Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Nebraska (Lincoln) Summer Research Program

New York University  NYU/CNS : Undergrad Program : Summer Research

Northwestern University Summer Research Opportunity Program Physical Sciences Oncology Center

Ohio State University SUCCESS Program

University of Pennsylvania Summer Undergraduate Internship Program in Biomedical Sciences Penn Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases: Undergraduate Student Scholars Program

Penn State University Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program

University of Pittsburgh Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Rice University National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates

University of Rochester Summer Scholars Program

Rockefeller University SURF Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Summer Clinical Internship Program

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Research Experience for Undergraduates

Rutgers Research in Sciences and Engineering

University of California San Francisco Summer Research Opportunities

Sandia National Laboratories Student Internship Programs

San Jose State Undergraduate Fellowships in Nuclear Chemistry & Radiochemistry

The Scripps Research Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Smithsonian Institute Natural History Program

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Pediatric Oncology Education Program

Stanford University Stanford Summer Research Program Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

Stony Brook University SUNY Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate

Stowers Institute for Medical Research Stowers Summer Scholars Program

Medical University of South Carolina Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Summer Medical & Dental Education Program SMDEP

Texas A & M Health Science Center Summer Research Opportunities

Thomas Jefferson University Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF) Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

University of Toledo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Tufts University Tufts Summer Research

Tulane National Primate Research Center Tulane Summer Research Fellowship

University of Virginia Summer Research Internship Program

Wayne State University School of Medicine Summer Research Programs

Washington University School of Medicine Undergraduate Scholars Program

University of Wisconsin (Madison) Summer Research Opportunity Program

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Minority Fellowships Summer Student Fellowship

Woods Hole Research Center Woods Hole Partnership Educational Program

Yale University SURF Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

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• Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mayo Clinic  - Rochester, Minn. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin  - Milwaukee, Wisc.

• Summer Program for Undergraduate Research
• Summer Enrichment Programs

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

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

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

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

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

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine  - Evanston, Ill.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

University of Chicago  - Chicago. Ill.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

University of Michigan  - Ann Arbor, Mich.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

University of Pennsylvania  - Philadelphia, Penn.

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

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine  - Pittsburgh, Pa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

University of Virginia School of Medicine  - Charlottesville, Va.

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

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

Vanderbilt University  - Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy

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

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

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

Washington University  - St. Louis, Mo.

• AMGEN Scholars Program
• Leadership Alliance

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

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

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

West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV

• Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Experience for Underrepresented Students

Yale School of Medicine  - New Haven, Conn.

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

Summer Programs of Affiliate GREAT Group Members

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

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

• Medical Education
• Residency & Fellowship
• Research & Technology

Pre-med Summer Programs for Undergraduates – Updated 2023 List

Feb 8, 2022

Summer for pre-meds is the perfect time to venture out of the classroom! We have curated a list of pre-med summer programs all over the country with their most current website links, deadlines, and program dates.

Med school admissions highly favor students who participate in pre-med summer programs. Notably, summer internships are beneficial for students who haven’t had the chance to do research yet or have a flexible summer. For those of you who are ready to look for internships, bookmark this page!

This article describes the different types of pre-med summer programs, what you can expect, and where you can find them!

Types of summer programs

Summer programs can be pretty diverse. Therefore, you may want to think about what your goals are. Where do you need to gain experience? What do you want to learn? What university or campus would you like to check out?

Generally, there are three main types of summer internships available for pre-meds. The three types are pre-health, research, or public health summer programs. This section describes each of them. Given these descriptions, you can make an informed decision about which program is right for you.

Pre-Health summer programs

Pre-health summer internships are the most popular among premedical students.

As such, these programs focus on exposing you to clinical or translational research. Also, pre-health summer internships offer informative workshops about career paths. Some even provide MCAT study programs throughout the summer. If you lack clinical exposure or direct experience in healthcare, a pre-health summer internship is a good option for you.

Most programs will offer development seminars and allow you to engage in translational research. If translational research is essential for you, check each program’s curriculum to avoid missing out!

Research summer programs

Research programs are laboratory-intensive. Therefore, your entire summer will be about working on a project. Although you’ll need to learn new skills, these projects are always manageable. Examples of research areas are genetics, developmental biology, neuroscience, bioengineering, cognitive science, and translational medicine. However, these programs rarely place students in translational research labs. Instead, these programs recruit students interested in  basic science research . This means that your summer project will involve biological, physiological, pharmacology, or engineering work. At the same time, this does not mean that your research will not be relatable to medicine. On the contrary, basic science research builds the foundation for translational research to thrive!

Research summer programs aren’t only for pre-meds. Therefore, the applicant pool will include students applying to Ph.D. programs. As research-focused programs, some tend to favor pre-doctoral students. Don’t let this discourage you!

Many program websites will tell you what their standards are. Still, the majority of summer programs accept both pre-med and pre-doctoral students.

Public Health summer programs

The third most popular summer internship for pre-meds is public health programs. Public health programs don’t always require laboratory research. In fact, they are pretty different. Pre-med summer programs for public health are great for students who care about health disparities and public health issues in (and outside of) their community. Let’s say this sounds like something that interests you. In that case, public health programs will prepare you to consider public health career choices to supplement your growth as a future MD.

Here, you will work with university or university organizations, health departments, or even federal agencies. Your summer project may require data analysis, methodology development, data collection, or literature reviews.

When should you start applying for pre-med summer internship programs?

University-affiliated pre-med summer internships have strict deadlines around early spring. If you are applying for the coming summer, start your applications during the winter  before . For example, if you are looking for a summer internship for 2024, create your applications during the fall of 2023. Most summer programs open their applications in late September. Likewise, most programs have February deadlines, although some accept applications until late March.

Pay careful attention to deadlines! A few programs accept applications on a rolling basis until a specific date. “ On a rolling basis”  means that the program accepts students continuously. In this case, we recommend submitting your application as soon you are allowed to.

List of pre-med summer programs in the U.S.

Here, we have compiled a list of pre-med summer programs all over the U.S. If their most current websites posted application deadlines and program dates, we have posted them here for you. You can find programs based on your area of interest, such as: East Coast, West Coast, Southern States, or the Midwest!

Pre-med summer programs in the East Coast

Albert Einstein College of Medicine  – Bronx, NY

• Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 8 – July 22)

Boston University School of Medicine  – Boston, MA

• Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 6 – August 12)

Brigham and Women’s Hospital  (Harvard-affiliated hospitals) – Boston, MA

• Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 1 – August 7)

Drexel University College of Medicine  – Philadelphia, PA

• Biomedical Graduate Studies-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship  – (Deadline: December 17, Program dates: June 6 – August 5)

Georgia State University, Neuroscience Institute  – Atlanta, GA

• B&B Summer Scholars Program

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School  – New York, NY

• Summer Undergraduate Research Program  – (Deadline: February 1)

Harvard Medical School  – Boston, MA

• Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: May 31 – August 7)

Hofstra North Shore/LIJ School of Medicine  – Manhasset, NY

• Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Student Intern Program  – (Deadline: February 1)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine  – Baltimore, MD

• Summer Internship Program (SIP)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: May 29 – August 6)

Maine Medical Center Research Institute  – Scarborough, ME

• Summer Student Research Program, Medical Center Research Institute  – (Deadline: February 22, Program dates: June 6 – August 12)

Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Diversity and Inclusion  – Boston, MA

• Summer Research Trainee Program  – (Deadline: January 24, Program dates: June 6 – July 29)

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center  – New York, NY

• Medical Student Summer Fellowship Research Program  – (Deadline: January 3)

Mount Sinai School of Medicine  – New York, NY

• Summer Undergraduate Research Program  – (Deadline: January 15, Program dates: June – August)

New York University School of Medicine  – New York, NY

• Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Penn State University, College of Medicine  – Hershey, PA

• SURIP – Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program
• STEP-UP – Short-Term Educational Program for Underrepresented Persons
• SURF – American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
• Deadlines are mostly February 1 Program dates May 31 – August 5

Thomas Jefferson University  – Philadelphia, PA

Summer Undergraduate Research Program  – (Deadline: January 15, Program dates: June 8 – August 14)

Tufts University  – Boston, MA

• Sackler School Summer Research Programs  – (Deadline: January 15)

University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences  – Buffalo, NY

• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)  – (Deadline: January 15, Program dates: May 31 – August 5)

University of Connecticut Health Center  – Farmington, CT

• Undergraduate Summer Research  – (Deadline: March 1, Program dates: June-July)

University of Maryland  – Baltimore, MD

• Scholars Summer Research Program  – (University of Maryland students only! Deadline: February 8)
• Prehealth Summer Programs  – (Deadlines: January 15, Program dates: TBD)

University of Massachusetts Medical School  – Worcester, MA

• Summer Undergraduate Research Program  – (Deadline: March 1, Program dates: May 29 – August 5)
• Summer Enrichment Program *great for premeds!  – (Deadline: March 1, Program dates: May 29 – August 5

Rutgers University  – New Brunswick, NJ

• Biomedical Careers Program  *great for premeds! – (Deadline: March 15, Virtual in 2022)
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Neuroscience (NeuroSURP)  – (Deadline: February 18, Program dates: May 31 – August 5)

University of Pennsylvania  – Philadelphia, PA

• Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)
• Undergraduate Clinical Scholars Program (UCSP)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: May 31 – August 5)

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine  – Pittsburgh, PA

• Creating Opportunities and Access to Careers in Health (COACH)
• American Student Placements in Rehabilitation Engineering (ASPIRE)
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
• MID Scholars Program
• Health Sciences Research Training Program  – case by case basis
• Summer Research Internship Program, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC  – (Deadlines: February 1-15, Program dates vary by program)

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry  – Rochester, NY

• Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Program
• Summer Scholars Program  – (Deadline: February 11, Program dates vary by program)

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering  – New York, NY

• Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates TBD
• Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 20 – August 5)

West Virginia University  – Morgantown, WV

• Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Experience for Underrepresented Students  – (Deadline: March 1)

Yale School of Medicine  – New Haven, CT

• NIH-NIDDK/KUH Yale Summer Research Fellowship for Undergraduate Students  – (Rolling basis between February 1 and March 31, Program dates: Beginning early August)
• BioMed Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship  (Deadline: February 1 and letters of recommendation by February 8), Program dates TBD)

Pre-med summer programs in the West Coast

City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute  -Duarte, CA

• Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy  – (Deadline: Mid-March, Program dates: TBD)

Keck Graduate Institute  – Claremont, CA

• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)  – (Deadline: March 31, Program dates: June 27 – July 29)

Oregon Health and Science University  – Portland, OR

• Vollum/Neuroscience Graduate Undergraduate Summer Program  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: mid-June to mid-August)

Stanford University School of Medicine  – Stanford, CA

• Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)/Amgen Scholars
• CARE Scholars  
• Stanford Clinical Summer Internship
• Stanford Cardiovascular Institute – Undergraduate Summer Research Program  (Deadlines: between January 15 – February 1, Program dates: mid-June to mid-August)

University of California, Los Angeles  – Los Angeles, CA

• Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)  – (Deadline: March 31, Program dates: June 19 to August 13 & 26 for 8 & 10 week programs)
• UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program  *great for premeds interested in public health!
• Amgen Scholars Program  – (Deadline: February 1)
• Bioscience Scholars Program  – (Deadline: February 4)
• B.I.G Summer (Bruins in Genomics) for Masters and Undergraduates  – (Deadline: January 3)
• Brain Research Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BRI-SURE)  – (Deadline: December 15)
• CARE Science, Engineering, and Math (SEM) Summer Research Program  – (Deadline: March 15)
• Community College Field Alliance  – (Field Biology for community college students, Deadline: February 1)
• The Diversity Project  – (Marine Science and Conservation, Deadline: January 15
• (MARC) Maximizing Access to Research Careers U*STAR Program
• UCLA Neuroscience Scholars Program (NeuroScholars)  – (UCLA students only, Deadline: TBD)

University of California, San Diego  – La Jolla, CA

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program  – (Deadline: TBD, Program dates: June 26 – August 13)

University of California, San Francisco  – San Francisco, CA

• Summer Research Training Program  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: TBD)

University of Utah  – Salt Lake City, Utah (great for premeds!)

• Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI)  (Deadline: February 11)

Pre-med summer programs in the Southern States

Augusta University  – Augusta, GA

• Summer Student Training and Research (STAR)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: May 23 – July 22)

Baylor College of Medicine  – Houston, TX

• Summer Medical and Research Training Program (SMART)  – (Deadline: January 10, Program dates: June 6 – Aug 5)

Louisiana State Health Sciences Center. Shreveport Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Neuroscience  – Shreveport, LA

• Summer Undergraduate Pharmacology Experience in Research Program (SUPER)
• Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (UGRAP)
• Cardiovascular Undergraduate Research Initiative fOr Underrepresented Students (CURIOUS)

Medical University of South Carolina  – Charleston, SC

• Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)  – (Deadline: January 17)

Texas A&M University College of Medicine  – Bryan, TX

• Summer Undergraduate Research Program  – (Deadline: February 2, Program dates: May 23 – July 29)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences  – Lubbock, TX

• Summer Accelerated Biomedical Research (SABR) Program  – (Deadline: February 15, Program dates: May 31 – August 6)

University of Alabama at Birmingham  – Birmingham, AL

• Summer Research Programs for Undergraduates  – (Program dates: June 6 – July 29)

University of Georgia, Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute  – Athens, GA

• Summer Undergraduate Fellowships in Genetics (SUNFIG)   – (Deadline: February 21, Program dates: May 23 – July 22)
• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (BSURF)  – (Deadline: April 9)
• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Neuroscience (NSURE)  – (Deadline: January 21, Program dates: May 23 – July 22)

University of New Mexico School of Medicine  – Albuquerque, NM

• Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Program  – (Application deadline: February 1)

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center  – Oklahoma City, OK

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

University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston  – Houston, TX

• CPRIT CURE (Cancer Research)  *great for premeds!
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program  *great for premeds!

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center  – Smithville, TX

• Summer Program in Cancer Research  – (Program dates: June 6 – August 12)

University of Texas Medical Branch  – Galveston, TX

• Neuroscience Summer Undergraduate Research Program  – (Deadline: February 1-15, Program dates: June 6 – August 12)

University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio  – San Antonio, TX

• Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)  – (Deadline: March 4, Program dates: June 1 – August 5)
• San Antonio Program for Undergraduate Research in Renal Science (SPURRS)  – (Deadline: February 11)
• Summer Physiology Undergraduate Researcher (SPUR) Program  – (Deadline: March 1, Program dates: May 31 – August 5)
• Mays Cancer Center Summer Research Mentorship Program  – (Deadline: March 1, Program dates: June 1 – August 5)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center  – Dallas, TX

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 6 – August 13)

University of Virginia School of Medicine  – Charlottesville, VA

• Summer Research Internship Program  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: TBD)

Virginia Commonwealth University  – Richmond, VA

• Medical Science Internship Program  – (Deadline: March 4, Program dates: June 20 – July 29

Wake Forest University  – Winston-Salem, NC

• WFIRM Summer Scholars Program in Regenerative Medicine  *great for premeds!* – (Deadline: January 15, Program dates: June 6 – August 5)
• Wake Forest University Biomedical Engineering REU Summer Program  – (Application deadline: February 15, Program dates: May 29 – August 6)

Pre-med summer programs in the Midwest

Case Western Reserve University  – Cleveland, OH

• Summer Undergraduate Research in Pharmacology  – (Deadline: January 31, Program dates: May 31 – July 30)

Children’s Hospital Research Foundation of Cincinnati  – Cincinnati, OH

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 6 – Aug 5)

Committee on Institutional Cooperation  – Champaign, IL

• Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)  – (Deadline: February 10)

Creighton University – Omaha, NE

• Undergraduate Biomedical Research Training Program  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 7 – July 30)

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine  – Chicago, IL

• Loyola Undergraduate Research Programs (LUROP)
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 

Medical College of Wisconsin  – Milwaukee, WI

• Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
• Summer Enrichment Programs (AIM, ROADS, DSHREP)
• Student-centered Program to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC)  – (Deadlines are mostly February 1 Program dates: TBD)

Mayo Clinic  – Rochester, MN

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: May 31 – August 5)

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation  – Minneapolis, MN

• Summer Research Internships in Clinical Cardiology  – (Deadline: January 5, Program dates: May 26 – August 12)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine  – Evanston, IL

• Summer Research Opportunity Program  – (Deadline: February 10, Program dates: June 20 – August 5)

Ohio State University Medical Center  – Columbus, OH

• Summer Undergraduate Course Creating Excellence in Scientific Study (SUCCESS)  – (Deadline: January 21)

University of Chicago  – Chicago, IL

• The Leadership Alliance & The University of Chicago Summer Research Early Identification Program  – (Deadline: February 1)
• The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)  – (Deadline: January 14, Program dates: June 14 – August 8)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine  – Cincinnati, OH

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)
• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF – CCHMC)
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Neuroscience (SURF – Neuro)
• American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF – ASPET)
• Biomedical Informatics Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURF – Informatics)
• American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURF – Heart)
• The Cancer Research Scholars Program (SURF – CRSP)  – (Deadlines: February 1 for all UCCM programs)

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center  – Denver, CO

• Graduate Experience for Multicultural Students (GEMS)  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 1 – August 5)
• Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)  – (Deadline: February 4, Program dates: June 2 – July 29)

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine  – Iowa City, IA

• Biomedical Scholars Summer Undergraduate Research Program  – (Deadline: February 2, Program dates: May 23 – July 29)
• Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)  – (Deadline: February 5)
• Microbiology Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program   – (Deadline: February 15, Program dates: May 23 – July 29)
• Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)  – (Deadline: February 10, Program dates: May 23 – July 29)
• Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research Program  *great for premeds! – (Application deadline: February 1, Program dates: May 23 – July 29)
• UI Premed Student Summer Research Internships  *great for premeds! – (Application deadline: April 23, Program dates: TBD)
• Fostering Undergraduate Talent- Uniting Research and Education (FUTURE) in Biomedicine Program  – (Application deadline: January 26, Program dates: June 1 – July 29)

University of Kansas  – Lawrence, KS

• Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
• Chemistry REU Program
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry REU Program  – (Deadlines: February 15 & 21, Program dates: May – July)

University of Michigan  – Ann Arbor, MI

• Undergrad Summer Research Programs  (*17 great programs for premeds!)

University of Minnesota  – Twin Cities, MN

• Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)  – (Deadlines: February)

University of Mississippi  – Jackson, MS

• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)  – (Deadlines: February 1, Program dates: June 6 – August 12)

University of Nebraska – Lincoln  – Lincoln, NE

• Undergraduate Summer Research Program  (8 concentrations!)

University of Wisconsin  – Madison, WI

• Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program  – (Deadlines: February 15, Program dates: May 21 – August 6)

Vanderbilt University  – Nashville, TN

• Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 6 – August 5)

Washington University  – St. Louis, MO

• BioMedRAP  *paused until further notice
• AMGEN Scholars Program  – (Deadline: February 1, Program dates: June 1 – August 5)
• WUSTL ENDURE Program  – (Deadline: February 6, Program dates: May 29 – August 5)

Wayne State University School of Medicine  – Detroit, MI

• Summer Undergraduate Research Program (Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics)  – (Deadline: March 31, Program dates: June 6 – August 12)

What are pre-med summer programs like?

Most programs will be fully-funded. yes, you will get paid.

As a summer intern, you will have a stipend usually broken into two big payments: one at the beginning of summer and one near the end. This will help you cover all personal expenses. Hold on, it gets better! Most internships will include on-campus housing and meal plans so that you can eat and sleep on campus!

So, if you are nervous about moving across the country for your dream internship, remember that you won’t have to pay for living expenses. All the links we provide in this article will lead you to program websites. There, you can find information about a specific program and its funding options. At the most basic level, most of these programs will provide a summer stipend.

Summer programs are full-time commitments

Summer internships are almost like full-time jobs! To get the most out of your summer, consider your summer internship to be your only priority. With housing, food, and pay included, these programs really try to make it easy for you to never worry about a thing. That said, they also have very high expectations of you.

Depending on the type of program you are interested in, you can expect to report to your laboratory, classes, or workshops at 9 a.m. and have a full day of work.

You are going to work a 40-hour workweek during a summer program. Typically, lunch hours (or dinner) include career workshops or classes. After scheduled events, you are free to study, go back to the lab, explore the university, or hang out with your classmates.

Although you will not always have homework, the amount of time you will study outside of lab or class depends on your program. Therefore, making other commitments (like volunteering outside of the program) can be very difficult. To prevent burnout, you will be asked to make no other commitments outside of your program.

You may be assigned to a lab or a mentor (if research-based)

Summer internships for pre-meds are very intensive. Therefore, most programs will also ask senior medical and graduate students to participate. During the entire summer, you are paired with someone to be your mentor. This is especially true of research-based laboratory internships. Your mentor will help you outline a summer project from start to finish. These projects are meant to be significant enough to contribute to the laboratory’s research but manageable enough to be completed during 8-10 weeks.

You and your mentor will work together every day. This will be a learning opportunity for you both. As a premedical student, you will learn new laboratory skills and think critically about research, medicine, or public health. As a scientist or MD in training, your mentor will also be learning how to teach younger generations.

The main idea of pairing you with a mentor is to give you the support to succeed.

If you’ve never done research or made a project presentation, summer internships are great opportunities to learn how. Although you need to put in the work, your mentor will guide you.

Some programs have two kinds of mentors. One type of mentor is directly affiliated with the pre-med program. These mentors will run the program’s weekly activities, such as workshops or dinner events. The other kind of mentor will be a senior graduate student or post-doctoral student who will work with you directly every day. This means that your research mentor may not always be aware of program events. Still, they will offer you enough flexibility to meet all your program requirements. All of these details vary by program, so there are just examples.

Some programs offer MCAT prep courses and career development workshops

One of the best perks about pre-med summer programs is that you will have so many resources! These programs are carefully outlined so that you advance in your academic journey. Accordingly, programs will offer a variety of classes and workshops. These may include:

• MCAT/GRE prep or review classes
• Giving a research talk to a knowledgeable audience
• How to communicate your science to the general public (or a non-scientific audience)
• Making a scientific poster to present your summer work
• Writing a compelling personal essay or statement of purpose
• Crafting a CV or resume
• Drafting professional emails to professors
• Guidance on applying to medical or graduate school

Some programs also offer seminars on overcoming the challenges of being a pre-med student or on more non-academic-related topics. Some examples are:

• What to expect from medical school
• Exploring the MD/Ph.D. route
• Overcoming imposter syndrome in academia
• How to contribute to diversity efforts in medicine
• How to build meaningful relationships with your mentors

You will need to present your work at the end of the summer

Something else you can expect from joining a pre-med summer program is to present your project to an audience at the end of the summer. Your audience will most likely be your peers (classmates), faculty, lab members, program administrators, and the general public. As such, this exercise is meant to teach you how to communicate medical science projects to various people.

These presentations will usually mark the end of your summer internship. Therefore, you will be expected to present what your project was about, how you formed your hypothesis, the methods you used to pursue it, and what you learned. Remember—you will have help from your mentors! Although this seems daunting to some students,  this is an excellent opportunity to add a poster or talk presentation to your CV—and to your medical school application!

Benefits of participating in pre-med summer programs for college students

Connect your classroom knowledge to real-world (or lab) experience.

Are you maybe growing tired of only learning from textbooks? Pre-med summer programs are a fantastic opportunity to learn how to translate that knowledge to a laboratory or clinical setting. This is particularly alluring to students who like to make direct contributions or change in their field.

For example, how does a molecular biology phenomenon apply to cancer biology research in the lab? How do all the concepts you’ve learned in science classes come together in biomedical research? Research projects for pre-med students can also be about developing new techniques and approaches to medicine. In these cases, you will see how learning about human anatomy gives you an advantage in bioengineering. 

Getting out of the classroom and applying what you’ve learned in school will provide you with a new perspective. Having done research or worked on a project as a college student will give you the advantage of seeing how it’s  applied in the real world.  Therefore, you will go into medical school with a more curious mindset and approach everything you’re learning with a more creative lens.

Expand your network

Premed summer programs recruit students from all over the country. Therefore, you will live and work closely with students, administrators, and professors. This gives you the perfect opportunity to grow your network and make a good impression at another medical institution. As such, the best tip for applying to pre-med summer programs is to explore opportunities outside of your comfort zone.

Many medical school admissions are interested in students who seek opportunities outside of their community.

This shows that you are experienced and willing to travel to a different community. Additionally, a summer project at another institution gives you the advantage of having a letter of recommendation from a school other than your own. This shows that you have diverse interests and can work well outside of your own institution.

Most pre-med students tend to receive all of their academic letters of recommendation from one school. Expanding your network outside of your home institution will give you an edge! Aside from the academic connections you make, you will also meet new friends! Making friends with other like-minded students will help you build a sense of community in your journey to medical school. Many cohorts who engage in summer internships will keep in touch after the summer. Some will even end up at the same medical schools!

In conclusion

If you are on track with your pre-med class requirements, consider joining a pre-med summer program! These internships are specifically curated to further your development as a pre-med student. Some programs can focus on clinical experience, research skills, or addressing essential issues in public health. Be mindful that participating in these programs will be a full-time commitment and that you will need to live on-campus (or close to) for 8-10 weeks. If you’re feeling adventurous, a pre-med summer program is a perfect time to leave your comfort zone and maybe even travel across the country for research! Deadlines for pre-med summer internships range from February to late March, but this depends on a program-by-program basis. Good luck!

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The Top 40 Pre-med Summer Internships

By: Ryan Kelly

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

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

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

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

Why You Should Consider a Pre-med Summer Internship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Coast Pre-med Summer Internships

Bridging the Gaps Summer Research Program

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

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

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

Summer Explore Health Professions

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

Summer Health Profession Education Program (SHPEP)

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

Pre-medical Enrichment Program (PREP)

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

Summer Research Training Program

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

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

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

Pre-Med Wilderness & Emergency Medicine Course

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

CDCB Summer Research Internship Program

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

APEX Summer Camp Program

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

East Coast Pre-med Summer Internships

Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP)

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

Combined Summer Undergraduate Research Program

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

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

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

Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program

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

Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

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

NYSCF Summer Internship Program

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

Summer Student Pre-Med & Research Program

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

Johns Hopkins Summer Internship Program

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

Biostatistics Epidemiology Summer Training (BEST) Diversity Program

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

Overlook Summer Internship Program

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

Midwest Pre-med Summer Internships

ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

American Center for Reproductive Medicine at Cleveland Clinic

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

Summer Scholars Program

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

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURF-N)

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

Health P.A.S.S.

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

Summer Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Ethics Research

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

UM-SMART Undergrad Summer Program

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

Southern States Pre-med Summer Internships

Summer Science Academy

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

Undergraduate Clinical Research Program

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

Pediatric Oncology Education Program (POE)

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

Texas A&M University Summer Undergraduate Research Focus

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

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

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

Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM)

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

Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program

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

Summer Research Program at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

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

Student Training & Research Program

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

Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program

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

More Information on Pre-med Summer Internships

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Other helpful databases: AAMC, NAAHP

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Hot Summer Research Programs For Pre-Meds (Summer 2023)

Get a job that's an education – and help get yourself into medical school.

Find a summer internship in medicine! Research experience on your med school application is critical. Look into these programs while opportunities last.

A great way to boost your CV is by doing summer research programs. Plus, you can gain more experiences to talk about during med-school interviews. And you may even earn some money to pay off your student loans.

Since research is so critical to medicine overall, it is good for premeds to get early exposure to research.  Although some of these research programs are more suited for those who are interested in pursuing PhD’s, they are also extremely beneficial for premeds, especially those who are interested in MD/Ph.D.

From a medical school admissions perspective, having research shows great initiative, and an ability to perform high-level hypothesis-driven academic endeavors. The AAMC, who run the AMCAS application, also has a database for clinical experiences,  so be sure to check that out as well.

Below you’ll find a compiled list of schools offering summer internship programs, but you may be wondering.

How did I come up with this list?

Throughout my continuous search of the net, I specifically looked for summer internship programs from reputable schools. I searched various websites and took only the best of the best summer research programs. I also searched for programs that would give pre-med students valuable insight into the field of medicine. So without further ado, scour which program suits you best and begin applying today!

Top Summer Research Programs for Premeds

The university of alabama at birmingham.

• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Genomic Medicine (SURE-GM)
• Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program

Baylor College of Medicine

• Summer Undergraduate Research Training (SMART)

Boston University School of Medicine

• Summer Training as Research Scholars Program (STaRS)

University of California, Berkeley

• Amgen Scholars Program

California Institute of Technology

University of california, los angeles (ucla), university of california, san francisco.

• Summer Research Training Program (SRTP)

The University of Chicago

• Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP) II
• Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Columbia University

• Summer Training Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science at Columbia (SIBDS@Columbia)

Drexel University College of Medicine

Duke university.

• Summer Scholars Program in Genome Sciences and Medicine
• Student Team Grants

Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Nortthwell Health

• Feinstein Summer Research Internship Program

Harvard University

• Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine (HSRPKM)
• Heart MD-PHD Summer Program

John Hopkins University

• Basic Science Institute Summer Internship Program (BSI-SIP)
• Neuro Summer Internship Program (NeuroSIP)
• Kavli Summer Internship Program (KavliSIP)
• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
• Packard Scholars Program
• Career in Science and Medicine Summer Internship Program (CSM-SIP)
• Diversity Summer Internship Program at the Bloomberg School of Public Health (DSIP)
• Generation Tomorrow: Summer Health Disparity Scholars (GT-SIP)
• Institute for Cell Engineering (ICE)- The Foundation for Advanced Research in the Medical Services Internships (FARMS)
• Institute for Computational Medicine Summer Internship Program (ICM-SIP)
• Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Nanotechnology for Biology and Bioegineering
• John Hopkins NeuroHIV Comorbidities Scholars Program (JHNeurophytes)
• John Hopkins Neuroscience Scholars Program (JHNSP)
• Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Summer Internship Program (PCCM-SIP)
• Rosetta Commons Research Experience for Undergraduates (Rosetta-REU)
• Genomics & Society Mentorship Program (GSMP)
• Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement – Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP)

Keck Graduate Institute

• Bioprocessing Summer Undergraduate Internship Training and Education
• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

The Leadership Alliance

• Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP)

Stanford University

• Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)- Amgen Scholars Program

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Washington university in st. louis.

• Amgen Scholars Program 

Yale University

• Yale BioMed Amgen Scholars Program

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Virtual research opportunities for premedical students are becoming increasingly popular, and there is a good reason for that. They allow premedical students to develop essential skills and strengthen their medical school applications while being more flexible than some of the traditional research opportunities that students have to compete for during their undergraduate studies. In this blog, we'll tell you everything you need to know about virtual research opportunities, including what they actually entail, their benefits and drawbacks, where you can find them, and how to find quality research activities. So, whether you are applying for an  MD or DO  or a joint program such as an  MD-PhD program , you will find some valuable information in the blog below. 

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Why is research experience important for pre-med students.

Even though research experience isn't a strict requirement for admission to medical school, it can still positively impact your medical school application. Competitive medical school applicants typically have at least one research activity listed in their  AMCAS Work and Activities  section or whichever other application form they are completing. This is because research activities have several benefits that ultimately make you a more attractive candidate for medical school. 

We have established that having research experience can be great for your medical school application, so the next question is, what kind of research should you be pursuing? Pre-medical students tend to gravitate towards “wet lab” (life sciences) laboratory research because they believe that it is what will look best on their resume, but that is not necessarily true. Experience with asking questions, making hypotheses, and following through with a research project in other fields can also teach you skills that are just as valuable and strengthen your medical school application.

Virtual research opportunities for pre-medical students give you the opportunity to do just that. Students learn to make inquiries, hypothesize, and research different topics based on their own academic interest areas instead of resorting to biological lab research because it seems to be the default for pre-medical students. It is important to remember that medical schools usually find value in a wide range of research experiences, covering basic and social sciences, clinical, and humanities research. 

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As with everything, there are benefits and drawbacks to virtual research programs. Let’s take a look at some of those pros and cons: 

Virtual research opportunities rely heavily on technology, which is not always 100% reliable. This issue is not unique to virtual premed research programs because, in this day and age, so much of the research that we do in labs also relies on technology. Still, virtual programs are especially vulnerable to the whims of technology. Not only is access to the data you are using for research online, but usually, so are your notes and the professional who is guiding and supervising you. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that you have a secure internet connection, computer or laptop in good shape, and contingency plans for both of those things if you want to take advantage of virtual research opportunities for pre-medical students. "}]">

Finding research opportunities for pre-medical students, in general, can be pretty challenging. Often, undergraduate students are not sure where to start. And those who do are often busy competing for the few lab opportunities available in their community. While virtual research opportunities are getting increasingly popular, they still provide students with more options because these programs do not have the same limits. For example, a laboratory can only accommodate a specific number of people on a given day, meaning that only a limited number of research projects can be authorized for a particular lab at any given time. This is not the case with a virtual research program. 

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The main issue that students face is that they do not know where to find research opportunities. So here are three ways to look for virtual research opportunities:

Virtual research programs take place online, so it is only fitting that you should start there when looking for such an opportunity. It can be as simple as typing 'virtual research opportunities for premedical students' in your web browser's search bar and going from there. Several universities, colleges, individuals, and academic companies offer virtual research opportunities, and they will often have this information available for review on their websites. 

We recommend that you start with a google search and pay special attention to companies that help premed and medical school students. For example, the AAMC has a lit of summer undergraduate research programs on their website and some of them are virtual. A few qualified academic consulting firms also offer virtual research programs, and we here at BeMo are one of them.

We currently offer one of the best  virtual research  opportunities for premedical students out there. Students who are part of a research project at BeMo get to work autonomously and build those critical thinking skills that we were talking about earlier, but they are also guided by our team of research  experts  every step of the way. Our experts help our students choose from the many research topics that we have by helping them figure out which topic would be best for their candidacy while allowing them to follow their own academic interests.

BeMo's virtual research opportunities for premedical students last four months or a year. They include guided workshops that teach students about methodology, literature search, data analysis, research manuscript creation, scientific communication, and research presentation. This means that students not only get the chance to grow their skills and improve their   medical student CV and application, but they also get to learn other skills that will be valuable to them in medical school and beyond. 

2. Colleges and universities

Not all universities offer virtual research programs, but several of them do. For example, if you go to one of  the best undergraduate business schools , the chances are that there will be at least one research opportunity available for students. For example, the University of Illinois in Chicago has a Summer Research Opportunities Program that aims to introduce sophomores and juniors to academic research experiences. We recommend that you speak with your TAs and professors to inquire directly about projects they might be working on, or you can propose specific research ideas if you have any. 

Additionally, you should check your school's bulletin boards - especially those of your faculty and the medical school, if your college or university has one. Professors, teacher assistants, and Ph.D. candidates who need help with research projects usually put up this information on their pages. Often, when schools are just launching virtual research programs or trying to promote the ones they already have, they will usually post about it on the physical bulletin boards around campus, but they will likely also advertise it to students online. 

Furthermore, we highly recommend that you do not limit yourself to the school you are currently attending. You can choose to take on a research project from a different university during the summer, during a gap year before medical school or even during the school year if it is a possibility for you. Several universities have virtual research programs that are open to students who are not enrolled in their undergraduate programs. For example, Baylor College of Medicine has Summer Undergraduate Research Training ( SMART ) Program that is designed to give foundational research experience to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing medical research. 

3. Leverage your network

Even though these research programs happen online, they are run by real people. Often, by experts in their respective fields who are connected to other professionals in that field. So, talk to the people around you and tell them precisely what you are looking for. Speak with your friends and family, instructors and professors, colleagues and supervisors, and anyone else in your circle who may have connections to the medical field. One or several of them might know of an opportunity that could interest you.

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How to know which opportunities are worthwhile

Not all virtual research opportunities are equal. Some are better suited for you than others, and some will offer more value than others. You should be able to discern which ones are worth investing your time and energy in. So here are three things that we recommend you consider when looking for virtual research opportunities as a premedical student. 

Consider the source of the virtual research program:  When you find a virtual research opportunity for premedical students, you should take the time to consider the individual or company that is offering this opportunity. You do not want to learn how to conduct research from someone who has no experience with research or is not qualified to teach others. Ideally, you want to work with research or medical experts who will be able to supervise and teach you. 

For example, here at BeMo, we do not make our students work with random PhDs, MDs, or med students who have no experience mentoring students. Our team is made up of actual certified research experts who work with different students from various backgrounds every day. In addition to having the necessary credentials, they embody our student-focused  philosophy  and go through rigorous training to ensure that they can provide the best services for our students. 

Consider the value offered by the research opportunity:   Quality is better than quantity. That applies to a lot of things, including your medical school application components and the experiences that you will include on that application. The best way to make your medical school application stand out is to ensure that you are looking for research opportunities that have several learning opportunities and that explore topics that are both impactful and relevant. 

You should avoid research projects or programs that offer little to no guidance, or only a person to supervise you as you complete your work. Instead, look for a premed research program that includes workshops, webinars or exercises that will teach you more about research methodology, literature search, scientific communication, and research presentation. 

Consider the time commitment:  As a premedical student, you most likely do not have much free time on your hands. Between  studying for the MCAT , keeping up with your course load so that you can meet medical school GPA requirements, and any other commitments that you may have, finding the time to get research experience can be very tricky. We recommend looking for virtual research opportunities that you can enroll in at anytime that is convenient for you. Ideally, they should offer research projects that can be completed over a relatively short period of time, such as 6 or 4 months. You should only commit to a longer research project if you are absolutely sure that it will not affect your studies, and even then, we recommend that it not be longer than one year. 

Simply put, virtual research programs are guided research programs that happen online. They are typically offered by universities and academic consulting companies. 

Research experience is not a formal requirement for most medical schools, but it is an experience that most medical school applicants have on their resume nowadays. This means that if you want to be a competitive applicant, having some research experience is necessary. 

Medical school committees value different kinds of research. While research projects in the medical field show reiterate your passion and commitment to the field, you can show those things through research in social sciences and other fields of study as well. Conducting research on relevant, high impact topics in any field that you are interested in will have a more positive impact on your application than a low impact research project in the medical industry. 

Absolutely! Research in different fields of study will still give you valuable experience and teach you highly transferable skills. 

You can find them online, on academic consulting websites like this one, and by speaking with your teachers and school advisors. 

Yes, we do. We offer students the opportunity to work with our research experts on high impact research projects that can help your medical school application stand out. Book your free consultation today if you want to learn more about these opportunities. 

It does not. This is a common false assumption among premed students. Research experience can still be valuable even if it is not conducted in a lab or clinical environment.  

Research experience gives you an opportunity to enhance your medical school resume and make yourself a more competitive candidate. That can definitely improve your chances of getting into the medical school of your choice

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Predoc & Premed Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

Often, top medical schools in the U.S. offer predoc and premed summer undergraduate research programs. We’ve compiled an all-you-need-to-know chart that includes school name, deadlines, and links to the specific predoc/premed programs for more information.

Why do these undergraduate research programs exist?

The purpose of these programs is to expose ambitious, talented college students to graduate-level medical or doctoral research , usually over the course of 6-12 weeks over the summer. These programs generally provide generous stipends, as well as free housing and compensation for travel expenses (unless the programs are online due to COVID). Students work closely with faculty members on research, usually resulting in a large, final project that’s presented at the end of the summer term.

Below are some of the top undergraduate premed/predoc research programs in the U.S. But first, a few notes:

• Most programs provide some financial compensation. (Click through to the program for all of this information.)
• Each program requires applicants to submit an online application. See the specific applications for details as the number of essays/personal statements differ per program (generally ranging from one to three essays).
• While none of these programs require students to have a minority or disadvantaged background , nearly all of the programs explain that this background is a plus in the admissions process.

Summer research program highlights

***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify application deadlines.***

Want more information about predoc and premed summer research programs, including program eligibility and application requirements? Download our chart to get all the details!

Tips for finding additional research opportunities

Attending a summer research program isn’t your only option when looking to bulk up your research experience . Here are four additional tips on securing the best research opportunity for you.

• Start early. Ideally, it would be great to have 1-2 years of research experience under your belt before you apply to med school – so the earlier in your undergrad career you identify promising opportunities, the better.
• Find an area that interests you. For example, if you’re more interested in Psychology or Anthropology than you are in Chemistry, look into the possibility of assisting a professor in one of those fields.
• See if your professors need research assistants/laboratory volunteers. If your university has a research office or a central list of undergraduate research opportunities, check there first. If the system is less formal, do some research into professors’ current work (through department websites, professors’ CVs, etc.). Then email them and ask if you can speak to them about the possibility of volunteering in their lab. Let them know what background you have in the field (especially any prior research experience). If they don’t need research assistants at the moment, don’t be discouraged- talk to someone else.
• Think about doing a thesis. Depending on where you’re studying (and what field), this might allow you to design your own experiment.

Bottom line

Gaining research experience – in a summer research program or any of the other options above – won’t just make you a more competitive school applicant; it will also help you sharpen your critical thinking skills and give you training you can draw on as a student and in your future career.

For personalized guidance for your admissions journey, check out our Medical School Consulting Services or Grad School Consulting Services . Whether you were rejected and looking to reapply or you’re still in college and just getting started, we’re here to help. Choose the service that best fits your needs and connect with an advisor who will take you through the admissions process step-by-step.

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• 5 Tips For Aspiring Premed Researchers
• How to Write About Your Research Interests

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Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Listing of undergraduate summer research opportunities across STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) and Healthcare disciplines at Duke University. 

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Summer Research Opportunities in STEM

Requirements: US Citizen, Rising Junior or Senior

This 10-week program is designed for full-time first- and second-year underrepresented minority (URM) students at any college or university. The program provides high-quality mentored training experience for URM underclassmen to gain the experience, knowledge and skills to pursue and successfully complete a major in a STEM field and prepare for a job or higher learning in a STEM-related field.

Amgen Scholars Program Website

Requirements: US Citizen, rising juniors and seniors

During a period of nine weeks, students will work full-time in a research project, will participate in weekly seminars and workshops, and will attend regular group meetings in their research labs. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented minorities groups and students with disabilities, to apply. REU participants have the opportunity to conduct research in a large spectrum of interdisciplinary topics broadly organized into five areas: energy, environment, health, national security, and learning.

REU Website

Requirements: US Citizen, Rising Sophomore or Junior

This 10-week program is designed for full-time first- and second-year underrepresented minority (URM) students at any college or university. The program provides high-quality mentored training experience for URM underclassmen to gain the experience, knowledge and skills to pursue and successfully complete a major in a STEM field and prepare for a job or higher learning in a STEM-related field. 

Genome Sciences & Medicine Summer Scholars Website

Requirements: Open to all years and experience levels

10-week training program designed to give motivated undergraduate students hands-on experience in graduate-level biomedical research. We welcome applicants from around the United States who are seriously considering joining a Ph.D. graduate program after completing their undergraduate degree. Students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

SROP Website  

Requirements: US Citizen, open to all years no previous research necessary

The eight-week program,will give participants who are interested in science and medicine real hands-on experience in research methodology and writing. Participants are placed in teams and matched with Duke faculty mentors to work on an original, hypothesis-driven project, originating as a one-page summary and culminating in a complete research paper. A goal of the program is to have every participant qualify for co-authorship on a peer-reviewed manuscript related to their team’s project.

Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program Website  

The  SURPH@Duke  fellowship is targeted to rising juniors and seniors who are interested in future graduate study to obtain a PhD. This ten-week summer research experience focuses on learning how scientific discovery at the bench can be translated to treatment of disease. Students will train with a faculty mentor and carry out an independent research project in Duke’s Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology.

SURPH Program Website

Requirements: Undergraduate and Masters level students

This program allows students to select from a network of projects funded by the the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). All projects at Duke Superfund Research Center focus on early, low dose exposure toxins and their developmental impacts that are usually only evident during later life stages. In addition to working with their project or core, interns will be expected to participate in weekly research discussions and lab meetings and to present their research.

Superfund Summer Research Internship Website

Summer Research Opportunities in Healthcare and Medicine

REACH Equity Summer Undergraduate Research Program (RESURP) is an 8- week summer program for rising junior and senior undergraduate students. The overall goals of the program are to: increase students’ knowledge of the causes and consequences of racial and ethnic disparities in health; introduce students to basic skills in clinical research, professional development workshops, and provide an opportunity to conduct and present a health disparities research project.

RESURP Website

Undergraduate Research Support Office

The Undergraduate Research Support Office (URS) promotes undergraduate research at Duke through workshops, the annual Visible Thinking Symposium, funding independent research, assistantships and conferences and by providing support for summer research programs. See the complete list of  URS programs

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One advantage of attending Johns Hopkins University is the opportunity to participate in research as an undergraduate. Laboratories in Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Psychology, and departments in the Medical Institutions regularly have openings for qualified undergraduates to participate in research. A student may earn up to six credits per year with a maximum total of 24 credits that count towards the 120 needed for graduation. More important than credits, research experience complements classroom education by teaching you laboratory skills and critical thinking.

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• JHU Undergraduate Research
• Research, Internships, and Independent Study (Office of Academic Advising)
• Basics on Undergraduate Research at JHU (Department of Biology)
• PDF Document: Taking Advantage of Undergraduate Research Opportunities (Guide written by Eric Wan, Molecular and Cellular Biology, ’14)

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• Provost Undergraduate Research Awards
• JHU National Fellowships Program
• Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Program

Additional Research Opportunities

Clinicaltrials.gov – This searchable database includes all of the federally funded clinical research trials going on throughout the country. You can search by city/state but also by terms like “Johns Hopkins” and a number of results will appear. You can then browse the studies and contact the physicians/scientists conducting them to see if research positions might be available.

Rochester Institute of Technology (List 1) – The organizations on this list offer co-op/internship opportunities that MAY consider applicants that do not hold US citizenship or Permanent Resident (PR) status. However, some of these organizations simply do not provide any eligibility requirements or, if they do, do not mention anything about a requirement for US citizenship or PR status.

Rochester Institute of Technology (List 2) – This website lists biology and biotechnology paid co-op/Internships as collected by the Department of Biological Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (REUs) – Funded by the National Science Foundation, these summer research experiences take place at a number of different colleges and universities throughout the country. Most include housing and a stipend. Deadlines tend to be early so if you are interested, we recommend visiting this site throughout the fall/spring.

Research and Training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health – This page highlights summer research opportunities at the NIH and more.

The Undergrads Guide to Online Research – Google is an integral part of how students use the web, but as we all know, discerning between good and bad information in search results can be tricky. This guide gives students the tools to effectively navigate web-based research. They cover everything from how to evaluate sources and organize notes, to tricks for extracting relevant results in a search query. There is also provide an extensive listing of academic databases for more targeted research.

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Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)

Welcome to suip.

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

Summer Program Dates

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

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

Eligibility

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

Compensation

Each intern receives:

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

SUIP Affiliated Programs

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

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

SUIP-DAPPG (Diversity Action Plan for Penn Genomics)

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

Faculty Contacts: 

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

SUIP-CCI (Center for Cell and Immunotherapies)

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

Faculty Contact: Avery Posey ( [email protected] )

SUIP-CFAR (Center for AIDS Research)

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

Faculty Contacts:

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

Application & Admissions

Application & Admissions Process:

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

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

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

Required Documents

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

Application Instructions

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

Leadership Alliance

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

Research and Personal Statement

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

Transcripts

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

Letters of Recommendation

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

SUIP Overview

Principal investigator (pi) matching.

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

Areas of Research

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

Research areas available to SUIP students include:

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

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

Seminar Series

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

Social Events

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

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Research Opportunities and Funding

• Look below to find summer and term-time Harvard research opportunities on campus and abroad. • For summer programs at other sites, see Summer Programs Away in the tab on the right. • For selected undergraduate science research opportunities at Harvard, see the Undergraduates: Open Research Positions & Projects  tab on the right.

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Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP) Summer Scholars Program Brigham Research Institute Undergraduate Internships Broad Institute at Harvard Summer Program CARAT Cell Biology Research Scholars Program (CRSP) Center for Astrophysics Solar Research Experience for Undergraduates Program CURE, Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Center DaRin Butz Research Internship Program on Biology of Plants and Climate Ernst Mayer Travel Grants in Animal Systematics E3 Evolution, Ecology and Environment REU Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program Harvard College Funding Sources Database Harvard College Research Program (HCRP) Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology Harvard Global Health Institute Funding for Independent Projects and Internships Harvard Global Health Institute Cordeiro Summer Research Fellowship Harvard Global Health Institute Domestic and Global Health Fellowships  Harvard Medical School Undergraduate Summer Internship in Systems Biology Harvard Multidisciplinary International Research Training (MIRT) Program Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology HST Summer Institute Harvard Origins of Life Initiative Harvard School of Public Health Summer Program in Biological Sciences Harvard School of Public Health Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology Harvard Stem Cell Institute Harvard Student Employment Office Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine Harvard University Center for the Environment Undergraduate Fund Herchel Smith-Harvard Undergraduate Science Research Program (any science area) International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) McLean Hospital Mental Health Summer Research Program MCZ Grants-in-Aid for Undergraduate Research MGH Orthopedic Trauma Undergraduate Summer Program MGH Summer Research Trainee Program MGHfC Digestive Disease Summer Research Program Microbial Sciences Initiative Mind, Brain, Behavior Summer Thesis Award PRISE (any science or engineering area) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics, HMS Summer Program in Epidemiology, HSPH STARS - Summer Training in Academic Research Training and Scholarship Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard Summer Research Program, Division of Newborn Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (SURGH) Radcliffe Institute Research Partnership Program Ragon Institute Summer Program The Arnold Arboretum The Joey Hanzich Memorial Undergraduate Travel and Research Fellowship Undergraduate Research in Mathematics Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Oceanography Undergraduate Summer Immunology Program at Harvard Medical School Undergraduate Summer Research in Physics

Harvard College Funding Sources Database  - Database of both Harvard and outside funding sources for a variety of educational purposes, including research. Additional database: https://uraf.harvard.edu/find-opportunities/resources-your-search/campus-partners  

The  Harvard Student Employment Office  manages a Jobs Database , the Faculty Aide Program  and the Federal Work Study Program . All of these programs may offer student research assistant opportunities. The site also provides information about Job Search Resources  and Research Opportunities .

  CARAT  – CARAT (Common Application for Research and Travel) is used by all the major funding sources at Harvard.

Harvard College Research Program (HCRP)  – Summer (or term time) stipend. Applications from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships at 77 Dunster Street.

Deadlines:   Fall term funding: 12 noon (EST), Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Spring term funding: 12 noon (EST), Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Summer funding: 12 noon (EST), Tuesday, March 22, 2022  [TENTATIVE]

Late applications  will not  be accepted for term-time or summer cycles.

Conference funding: rolling application deadline

Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard

The Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) program connects undergraduates interested in a PhD with first-class researchers working in the life and physical sciences, humanities, and social sciences. This program is offered through GSAS and the  Leadership Alliance .

During this 10-week program, SROH interns conduct research and participate in discussions with Cambridge-based Harvard faculty, build their presentation and research discussion skills, and take part in field trips with other Harvard summer programs. Students in the program live in Harvard housing and enjoy access to the outstanding resources of the university.

Note that we also have funding for students interested in  atmospheric sciences  as part of the NSF-supported International Partnership in Cirrus Studies project.  Please see pire.geosci.uchicago.edu for information on participating faculty. Research focuses on modeling and measurement of high-altitude clouds.

PRISE  – The Program for Research in Science and Engineering (PRISE) is a summer residential community of Harvard undergraduates conducting research in science or engineering. By the application deadline students must be progressing toward finding a lab or research group but do not need to have finalized their research group or project. Participants must be in residence and be active participants for the entire duration of this ten week program.

Deadline:  Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 12:00 noon (EST)

Herchel Smith-Harvard Undergraduate Science Research Program  – Primarily directed toward students intending to pursue research-intensive concentrations and post-graduate study in the sciences. Undergraduate research either at Harvard or elsewhere, including internationally. Applications from the  Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships .

Deadline:  Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 12:00 noon (EST) via CARAT

Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program  -- The Amgen Scholars Program at Harvard is a 10-week faculty-mentored residential summer research program  in biotechnology for sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors, or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies)

Deadline : Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 12 noon

Harvard Origins of Life Initiative

Research Grants:   Harvard undergraduates can apply for grants to support their research during the academic year.

Summer Undergraduate Program:  Summer Undergraduate Research Grants are available for undergraduates working in Origins member faculty  on Origins-related projects. Possible research areas include astronomy, astrophysics, chemical biology, geophysics, chemistry, genetics, and earth and planetary sciences. 

iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) team  - The iGEM team is a research experience targeted toward undergraduates interested in synthetic biology and biomolecular engineering. 

Mind, Brain, Behavior  – Summer Thesis Awards for rising seniors in the MBB track. Applications through MBB.

If interested, contact Shawn Harriman in March of your junior year.

Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) Internship Program (HIP) – for students interested in stem cell biology research. Students conduct research in labs affiliated with the HSCI. Accepted students are matched with a research laboratory group. or any college or university across the United States and internationally.  Harvard University will sponsor the visas for international students who are selected for this program.

Deadline:  Feb 7, 2022

Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine (HSRPKM) - an introduction to nephrology (kidney medicine) for the undergraduates considering career paths spanning science and medicine. The Program includes nephrology divisions of four Harvard-affiliated hospitals – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston’s Children’s Hospital (BCH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

Deadline : check the program website: https://hskp.bwh.harvard.edu/

BCMP Summer Scholars Program at Harvard University is organized by the The Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP) at Harvard Medical School. This 10-week program is open to both Harvard undergraduates and to students from other colleges and universities. Students must be authorized to work in the United States.

Deadline: contact program for details

Undergraduate Summer Immunology Program at Harvard Medical School  - a ten week summer research internship with a stipend. The program consists of laboratory research, lectures, and workshops and is open to Harvard undergraduates and students from other colleges and universities. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the US.

Deadline: contact program 

Microbial Sciences Initiative  - Summer research with Harvard Faculty. Email applications to  Dr. Karen Lachmayr .

Deadline:  contact program

Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (SURGH)  offers Harvard undergraduates the opportunity to research critical issues in global health under the direction of a Harvard faculty or affiliate mentor. Students in SURGH receive housing in the Harvard Undergraduate Research Village and a stipend for living expenses. The summer savings requirement is also provided for students who are on financial aid. Throughout the summer, participants in SURGH have the opportunity to interact with students in the other on-campus research programs. 

Domestic and Global Health Fellowships (DGHI)  offers Harvard undergraduates the opportunity to work in field-based and office-based internships in both US health policy and global health. Sites can be domestic or international. Students receive a stipend to cover travel expenses to and from their site, living expenses, and local transportation. Unfortunately DGHI cannot cover the summer savings requirement for students who are on financial aid. 

Harvard Global Health Institute Funding for Independent Projects and Internships

Funding for projects in the United States and abroad.

Deadline: contact program

The Joey Hanzich Memorial Undergraduate Travel and Research Fellowship  provides up to $5000 to a rising junior or rising senior enrolled in the Secondary Field in Global Health and Health Policy (or another field) who pursues a summer internship, project or research in health policy or global health, either in the United States or abroad.

Cordeiro Summer Research Fellowship Registered GHHP students may apply for a Cordeiro Summer Research Fellowship for the summer before their senior year. Each year 12 to 15 fellowships allow students to get a head start on their senior theses or research projects related to global health or health policy without incurring major costs to themselves.

Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology HST Summer Institute  - The HST Summer Institute offers hands-on research experience for undergraduates in two areas of study: Biomedical Informatics and Biomedical Optics . Participating institutions include the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Department of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School.

Deadline : contact program

MCZ Grants-in-Aid for Undergraduate Research  -The Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ), the Harvard University Herbaria (HUH), and the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (AA) award small grants in support of faculty-supervised research by Harvard College undergraduates.

Deadlines:  contact program

Ernst Mayer Travel Grants in Animal Systematics

Proposals are reviewed two times a year. 

The Arnold Arboretum : Fellowships are available to support undergraduate research

• Ashton Award for Student Research
• Cunin / Sigal Research Award
• Deland Award for Student Research
• Shiu-Ying Hu Student/Postdoctoral Exchange Award
• Summer Short Course in Organismic Plant Biology
• Arnold Arboretum Genomics Initiative and Sequencing Award
• Jewett Prize
• Sargent Award for Visiting Scholars
• Sinnott Award

Living Collections Fellowship  – Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Hunnewell Internships  – Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Summer Short Course in Organismic Plant Biology Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology  - The Harvard Forest Summer Research (REU) program is an intensive 11-week residential research and education experience at the Harvard Forest, a 3,700-acre outdoor laboratory and classroom in central Massachusetts. Students conduct research on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems, including global climate change, hurricanes, forest harvest, changing wildlife dynamics, and invasive species. The program includes a stipend, free housing, all meals, and the travel cost of one round trip to Harvard Forest. This program is open to not only Harvard undergraduates, but also students from all colleges and universities in the United States.

Harvard University Center for the Environment Undergraduate Fund  provides financial support for student research projects related to the environment. In the context of this program, 'environment' refers to understanding the relationships and balances of the natural and constructed world around us, with a particular emphasis on understanding how anthropogenic activities and policies affect the environment, including the intimate relationships between energy use and demand, environmental integrity and quality, human health, and climate change.  Two types of funding are available: 1) Funds for independent research (preference given to rising seniors seeking funds for senior honors thesis research) and 2) Research Assistantships (directed summer research experiences under Harvard faculty guidance). Award are intended to be applied towards living expenses (room, board), travel expenses related to research activities, and minor research expenses (for students doing independent research projects) for up to 10 weeks.  Awards are not intended to serve as a salary stipend for students. 


Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Oceanography : The Harvard Oceanography Committee has funding and fellowships for both term time and summer research. 

Harvard School of Public Health Summer Program in Biological Sciences -   This intensive 8 week laboratory-based biological research program is for undergraduates during the summer following their sophomore or junior years.

Additional programs at the HSPH:

• Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP)  – for undergraduate students outside of Harvard
• Additional summer programs  – for undergraduate students outside of Harvard
• Additional summer programs  – for undergraduate students at Harvard
• Boston-based undergraduate students looking for coop or other research internship positions are encouraged to contact faculty members directly.

STARS - Summer Training in Academic Research Training and Scholarship  - provides underrepresented minority (URM) medical and undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in exciting basic, clinical and translational research projects during the summer at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS). Housing and stipend provided.

Radcliffe Institute Research Partnership Program  -- The Radcliffe Institute Research Partnership Program matches students with leading artists, scholars, scientists, and professionals. Radcliffe Fellows act as mentors and students provide research assistance, acquire valuable research skills, and participate in the Institute’s rich intellectual life.

Harvard School of Public Health Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology

The Summer Program is a relatively intensive 6-week program, during which qualified participants receive an interesting and enjoyable introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health research. This program is designed to expose undergraduates to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical research. 

MGH Summer Research Trainee Program

The goal of the MGH Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP) is to inspire students who are underrepresented in medicine (URM) to consider careers in academic medicine by immersing them in cutting-edge research opportunities. Each summer, fifteen students are selected from a nationwide competition to join SRTP. Each student is assigned to a specific MGH laboratory, clinical site, health policy, or health services research area where they undertake an original research project under the mentorship and guidance of a Mass General Hospital (MGH) investigator. Assignments are carefully considered and are made with the student's research and career interests in mind. In addition to this unique research experience, students will gain knowledge through weekly didactic seminars, both at the MGH and at Harvard Medical School, attend career development workshops and networking event, and have opportunities for clinical shadowing.

Application deadline:  contact program

MGHfC Digestive Disease Summer Research Program

Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) Digestive Disease Summer Research Program provides support for 10 students at the undergraduate or medical school level. Each student will be matched with a research mentor to perform an independent research project focused on digestive diseases over a 10-week period during the summer months within a laboratory or collaborating laboratory of the MGHfC. MGHfC collaborating laboratories at MGH possess unique expertise in engineering and computational sciences in support of various projects centered on digestive disease research. 

Contact: Bryan P. Hurley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Program Director, Mucosal Immunology & Biology Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School,  [email protected] ,   http://www.massgeneral.org/mucosal-immunology/Education/summer-research-program.aspx

Broad Institute at Harvard Summer Program

Broad Summer Research Program BSRP is a nine-week undergraduate research program designed for students with an interest in genomics and a commitment to research. Students spend the summer in a laboratory at the Broad Institute, engaged in rigorous scientific research under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers. Underrepresented minority students enrolled in a four-year college are eligible to apply.

Broad Summer Scholars Program BSSP invites a small number of exceptional and mature high school students with a keen interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute, working side-by-side with scientists in the lab on cutting-edge research. Rising seniors who live within commuting distance to the Broad Institute are eligible to apply.

DaRin Butz Research Internship Program   The program gives undergraduates in the life sciences a unique opportunity to experience research from start to finish while gaining training and connections among scientific colleagues. DaRin Butz Interns will not only conduct research, but will also develop their project with their advisors and be guided through the process of sharing their research through written reports and oral presentations, an important component of scientific research.

MGH Orthopedic Trauma Undergraduate Summer Program

The Harvard Orthopedic Trauma Service provides number of undergraduate opportunities:

Orthopedic Internship

This internship is for undergraduate and graduate/medical students who are looking for exposure to Orthopaedic clinical and basic research.

Orthopedic Trauma Undergraduate Summer Internship

Our program is intended for undergraduates interested in healthcare careers. Our interns are introduced to the hospital experience through orthopedic research and observation.

Women's Sports Medicine Summer Internship Program

Learn more about this month long internship open to medical and premedical students.

Summer Research Program, Division of Newborn Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital

Summer Student Research Program sponsored by the Harvard Program in Neonatology, an academic program which includes Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). The objective of the Summer Student Research Program is to provide motivated students with an intensive laboratory and clinical research experience under the guidance of Faculty and Fellow mentors from the Academic Program. The Summer Program experience includes:

Brigham Research Institute Undergraduate Internships

The internship programs hosted by the Brigham Research Institute provides undergraduate students with a focused and challenging summer research experience in a cutting-edge science laboratory. Interns will have the opportunity to obtain a research training experience in a laboratory or research setting at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Deadlines: check program website

Undergraduate Summer Research in Physics

Undergraduate Research in Mathematics

CURE, Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Center

The CURE program introduces scientifically curious high school and college students from groups currently underrepresented in the sciences to the world of cancer research. Students are placed in laboratories and research environments at the seven DF/HCC member institutions: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as research environments at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Ragon Institute Summer Program

The Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard brings together scientists and engineers from diverse fields to better understand the immune system and support human health. 

Deadline: check program website

Harvard Medical School Undergraduate Summer Internship in Systems Biology

The Undergraduate Summer Internship is our headline program enabling undergraduate students to collaborate with our researchers, as well as their own peers, through Harvard's Quantitative Biology Initiative and the Department of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. ​Participants work in our labs, gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art tools, learn cutting-edge scientific techniques in our dynamic research environment. Students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD, and students from under-represented minorities or disadvantaged backgrounds, are especially encouraged to apply.  

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)  Research Experience for Undergraduates  (REU) is a 10-week program that introduces undergraduates to bioengineering, materials research, nanoscience, and engineering while providing a coordinated, educational, and dynamic research community that inspires them to seek a graduate degree. 

Center for Astrophysics Solar Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

Scientists from the Solar and Stellar X-Ray Group (SSXG) and the Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Group (SSP) at the  Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics  (CfA) host undergraduate students from around the US. Please visit the  website for more information .

E3 Evolution, Ecology and Environment REU

We are seeking rising sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in the life sciences who would like to join a new Research Experience for Undergraduates program based in the  Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (OEB)  at Harvard University. Members of the program will enjoy cutting edge research experiences within the context of a strong mentorship community made up of faculty, graduate students, and peers. In addition, members will participate in a professional development program that is aimed at preparing students for the graduate school application process, building confidence to succeed in graduate school, and exploring long-term career opportunities. These professional development activities will include attendance of the annual  Leadership Alliance National Symposium  (LANS) research and mentoring conference. The E3 REU is part of a larger umbrella program, hosted by the Harvard GSAS  Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) .

Program website:  https://reu.oeb.harvard.edu/sroh 

Harvard Multidisciplinary International Research Training (MIRT) Program

The 10-week  Systems Biology Summer Internship Program  enables interns to work on research projects spanning many scientific fields, including systems biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, genomics, applied mathematics, and computation. 

McLean Hospital Mental Health Summer Research Program

This competitive program seeks to  engage scientific curiosity ,  create research opportunities , and  promote academic success in mental health fields  for promising young  Black, Indigenous and underrepresented People of Color (BIPOC) interested in science .  We had our first, very successful MMHRSP last summer, and applications are now open for next summer. MMHRSP is an intensive, 10-week, full-time mental health/neuroscience research experience at McLean Hospital. McLean is the primary psychiatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and is located in Belmont, MA ( https://www.mcleanhospital.org/ ).  Chosen Fellows will receive a $7,000 stipend for the 10-week program.  

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/training/student-opportunities#research

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/news/new-summer-research-program-welcomes-undergraduates-color

Cell Biology Research Scholars Program (CRSP)

The Cell Biology Research Scholars Program  provides a 10-week full-time research opportunity to undergraduate students with a passion for scientific discovery and fundamental biology. Students will be hosted by faculty investigators to work on cutting-edge research projects and participate in training workshops and mentoring activities in preparation for a productive scientific research career.

Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics , now entering its 15th year, is a 9-week full-time extensive research opportunity with a curriculum including didactic lectures, clinical case studies, a mentored research project, and presentation of findings. 

The  Summer Program in Epidemiology  at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is an intensive 5-week program that integrates mathematics and quantitative methods to provide students with an understanding of the skills and processes necessary to pursue a career in public health. 

Biodiversity of Hispaniola Booth Fund Fellowship Cognitive Neurosciences at the University of Trento, Italy Darwin and the Origins of Evolutionary Biology, Oxford, England David Rockefeller International Experience Grant Harvard-Bangalore Science Initiative Harvard Summer School Study Abroad in the Sciences HCRP Herchel Smith-Harvard Undergraduate Science Research Program International Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (I-SURGH) RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology, Japan RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan Rosenkrantz Travel Grants Study Abroad in Paris, France The Office of Career Services (OCS) awards Undergraduate Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research in Mathematics Undergraduate Summer Research in Physics Weissman International Internship

Harvard Summer School Study Abroad in the Sciences

In 2015 Harvard Summer School Science Study Abroad programs will be offered in the Dominican Republic, England, Italy, France, and Japan. See below for links to information on each of these programs.

Darwin and the Origins of Evolutionary Biology  - Oxford, England.

Prerequisites:  None. Apply through Harvard Summer School.

Information:   Andrew Berry

RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology  - Yokohama, Japan.

Laboratory research in immunology. Students will also receive some Japanese language training. Apply through Harvard Summer School.

Accepted students may apply to the  Reischauser Institute  for scholarships to help defray the costs of the program.

RIKEN Brain Science Institute  – Laboratory Research in Neurobiology, Tokyo, Japan.

Prerequisites:  Neurobiology of Behavior (MCB 80) or Animal Behavior (OEB 50); laboratory experience preferred but not required. Apply through Harvard Summer School.

Biodiversity of Hispaniola  - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  This six-week course covers basic prinicples of ecology, evolution, and island biogeography in the context of the diversity of habitats and organisms on the island of Hispaniola.

Prerequisites:  course work in biology

Information:   Brian Farrell  

Cognitive Neurosciences at the University of Trento  - Trento, Italy

This eight-week program at the University of Trento, Italy, organized by the Mind/Brain/Behavior Initiative, provides students a unique opportunity to study the mind/brain. Taught by leaders in the fields of neuroscience and cognitive science, the program includes daily, hands-on, laboratory sessions (e.g., neuroimaging demos) and Italian language classes, all while surrounded by the breathtaking Italian Alps.

Information:   Alfonso Caramazza

Study Abroad in Paris, France

Biology and the evolution of Paris as a Smart City.

Information:  Robert Lue

• Bangalore, India;  The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research  (JNCASR)
• National Centre of Biological Sciences  (NCBS)
• The Indian Institute of Science  (IISc) 

Note:  This is not a Harvard Summer School Program. 

Prerequisites:  Introductory coursework in basic biology, chemistry, physics, and math.

Information:   Venkatesh N. Murthy  or   Ryan Draft

International Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (I-SURGH)  I-SURGH offers Harvard undergraduates the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge global health research in an international setting. Students in I-SURGH receive a stipend to cover travel costs to and from their site, living expenses, and local transportation. Unfortunately Harvard Global Health Institute cannot cover the summer savings requirement for I-SURGH students who are on financial aid.  Once accepted to their site, participants in I-SURGH meet with a Harvard faculty member to develop a project that falls within the research agenda of the site. Throughout the summer, students work with a local mentor who supervises their daily work. While all returning Harvard College undergraduates are eligible to apply for an I-SURGH placement, preference is given to sophomores and juniors. 

The Office of Career Services (OCS) awards funding for research abroad, including both Harvard Summer School Study Abroad and non-Harvard International programs.  The  David Rockefeller International Experience Grant , which is a need-based grant aimed at students who have not previously received Harvard international funding, supports many of these awards. Award amounts vary. The purpose of the grant is to afford all students the opportunity to take part in a significant international experience, regardless of financial background. See the  Office of Career Services Summer Funding webpage  for more information.

Herchel Smith-Harvard Undergraduate Science Research Program  – Primarily directed toward students intending to pursue research-intensive concentrations and post-graduate study in the sciences. Undergraduate research either at Harvard or elsewhere, including internationally. Applications from the  Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships .

Harvard College Research Program (HCRP) – Summer stipend that can be applied towards travel expenses. Applications from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships at 77 Dunster Street.

Weissman International Internship  – Research abroad for returning Harvard undergraduates. Average award ~$4000. More information and applications available through OCS.

Deadline:   See the  Office of Careers Summer Funding webpage

Booth Fund Fellowship  - For seniors to engage in a program of travel, study, research or observation that will further expand and challenge an existing interest in a particular field. 

Rosenkrantz Travel Grants

This grant program is exclusively for concentrators in History and Science.  It allows motivated rising juniors  (who have completed sophomore tutorial) and who are concentrating in history and science to devise a short but meaningful plan of travel and academic discovery in the United States or abroad. This grant program may serve as the first stage of research towards a senior thesis or junior research paper, but there is no requirement that it do so. The only requirement is a sincere passion for adventure and exploration, and a willingness to prepare well for the experience.

Please visit the Department of Physics webpage for more information:  https://www.physics.harvard.edu/academics/undergrad/summer

Please visit the Harvard Mathematics Department webpage for more information:  http://abel.harvard.edu/research/index.html

Undergraduate Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences

Please visit SEAS website for more information: https://www.seas.harvard.edu/faculty-research/research-opportunities

David Rockefeller International Experience Grant The David Rockefeller International Experience Grants were established in 2009 by David Rockefeller SB ’36, LLD ’69 to give students the opportunity to gain a broader understanding of the world beyond the U.S. or their home country, and to learn about other countries and peoples by spending time immersed in another culture. The purpose of the grant is to afford all students the opportunity to take part in a significant international experience, regardless of financial constraints.

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Getting Started with PreMed PreHealth Experiences

Written by Kennedy Thompson

Having quality experiences is one of the most important things one can have on their applications to graduate level health professional schools. Experience can come in many different forms and can include but are not limited to volunteering, shadowing healthcare providers, working in a lab as a coordinator or research assistant, working in a hospital or clinic to obtain medical experience, or being a part of a club. Health professional schools value length of an activity rather than sheer amount so it’s important to be a part of experiences that you are passionate about. For example, if one were to spend 1 year as a research assistant or have consistently volunteered for the same organization throughout their time in undergrad, this shows commitment and dedication. Use these experiences to explore interests and try new things.  

Shadowing (Unpaid Clinical Experience)  

Shadowing is a great way to determine if the career you think you’re interested in is the right choice for you. Shawdowing is when you follow a health professional around in the clinic, hospital or their private practice for the entirety or part of their shift in order to see what a day in the life is like for them. Shadowing should be thought of as an avenue to explore different medical specialties, different careers in healthcare and gives one the oppurtunity to build relationships with the healthcare providers that they shadow. By building and maintaining professional relationships through networking, it could lead you to another opportunity (job position, referral, recommendation letter etc.)  

How do you get shadowing experience? Start off by creating a list of medical specialties and medical careers that interest you and look for hospitals, clinics or private practices near you. You can directly contact these organizations by phone or email or even just drop in. You can even search up the names of doctors/PA’s/Dentists and connect with them on LinkedIn or send them emails personally. It is appropriate to follow up after some time but keep in mind that you may not receive a response, or the healthcare provider might just say “no”. To increase your chances of obtaining a shadowing opportunity, reach out to many different providers during your time in undergrad. Summers off from school is another great time to acquire shadowing experience.  

Research is a great way to develop critical thinking and analytical skills and can provide a competitive advantage for applications. It’s also a great way to explore your interests, become an expert in a field of interest and provide you with potential opportunities for publications. Research experience can be in the form of clinical, systematic or wet lab. You can get involved in research on campus, look for other research opportunities or even complete a research co-op.   

If you are looking to participate in research outside of Northeastern, you can send direct emails to research coordinators or PI’s affiliated with labs or research centers asking if there are any opportunities to get involved.   

If looking to get involved with research on campus, you can look up the professor directory and see what research various professors are involved in and reach out to them directly. There is also the annual Showcase of Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor (SOURCE) which will be held on Thursday, October 5 th , 2023, from 5:00-8:00 PM ET in Curry Student Center . This showcase is where faulty members share the work they are doing and look for potential undergraduate research assistants. Link can be found here: https://undergraduate.northeastern.edu/research/news/source2023/  

Another option is to participate in a research co-op. This can either be in the form of clinical research or wet lab research (academia or pharmaceutical/biotech). Depending on the nature of the co-op and the tasks that may be required, you may get the opportunity to learn different lab techniques, facilitate your own research project, or become familiar with the process of clinical research.   

Paid Clinical Experience  

Obtaining clinical experience is one of the most valuable components to a strong health professional school application. This is the process of actively engaging with patients and their care. Clinical experience shows that you have the skills necessary to pursue a career in medicine and know, to an extent, what you’re getting yourself into.   

Examples of jobs include working as an EMT, CNA, medical assistant, PCA, pharmacy technician, medical scribe, dental assistant etc. Completing a clinical co-op is a great way to get 6 months full time (864-960 hours) of paid clinical exposure.    

Volunteering (Unpaid Clinical   

Volunteering can be a great way to showcase leadership, compassion, and empathy. Being passionate about your projects and finding opportunities that are meaningful and significant to you is a great way to show health professional schools who you are and what type of provider you hope to be. Volunteering can take place in hospitals or clinics (ER volunteer, Volunteer ambassador etc.) or can be with other various volunteer organizations (Habitat for Humanity, Community Servings etc.).   

Volunteering opportunities can be found by doing a quick google search or hospitals or clinics that are looking for volunteers. You can email the volunteer director or the head of volunteering services. For other volunteering opportunities look for orginizations that are dedicated to working on issues that you’re passionate about and see if they are taking volunteers. Clubs here on campus and Northeastern’s Community Engagement office are also great ways to learn about different volunteering opportunities: https://communityengagement.northeastern.edu/  

Volunteering should be an enjoyable experience and seen as a way to give back to the community.    

In summation, it can be daunting at first to get involved in Pre-med/Pre-health-related experiences. However, they are an integral part of your experience as a pre-med/pre-health student. It will strengthen your application to health professional schools but is also a great way to explore and fall in love with the many different facets of a career in medicine.   

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UMass Boston is fortunate to provide interested premedical students with enrichment opportunities. These experiences are conducted in collaboration with two renowned medical schools:  Tufts University School of Medicine  and the  University of Massachusetts Medical School . To learn more about both programs look below. For more information on other enrichment opportunities please contact the premedical advisor or visit the Student Success Center. 

Tufts University School of Medicine - UMass Boston Pre-Medical Enrichment Program

TUSM-UMass Boston Program website . 

Click here to read about the 2017 program cohort

Click here to read about the first program cohort, here are some soundbites from past participants:.

"It was clear that the medical students and faculty at Tufts dedicated themselves to giving us valuable insight into prospective careers. Personally, I already set my ambitions towards an MD by the time I entered the program, but my experience at Tufts had only strengthened and motivated me to achieve that goal." - Tareq K., 2014   " Everyone at Tufts was very helpful and they are amazing professionals.  This program opened my mind to possibilities within Biomedical research that I could not have imagined before. ” – Carina R., 2013

Read Carina's op-ed on   International Collaboration in Stem Cell Research .

" I was delighted to find that the student mentors know how to balance their academic and social lives, and the professors are engaging and extremely fun.  Also, the fact that you're exposed to so many different areas in medicine is comforting because you can find yourself at home in a certain specialty. ” – Yuna F., 2013

Read Yuna's op-ed, " Traffic Jam, "   about HIV.

“This wasn't a typical shadowing experience!  They tried to involve us and we even got to interact with the patients as much as we wanted at the Sharewood Clinic, which is run by medical students and doctors. We were really allowed to experience what it was like to be a medical student.” –   Kristina D., 2013

Read Kristina's op-ed,   " The Promise of Personalized Medicine. "

UMass Baccalaureate MD (BaccMD) Pathway Program

During the 2013 academic year four UMass Boston students were admitted into the first cohort of the UMass Baccalaureate MD (BaccMD) Pathway Program, which creates a pathway from the University of Massachusetts system’s undergraduate campuses to the School of Medicine in Worcester. Students who are from racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine nationally and in Massachusetts, who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, or are First Generation College graduates are eligible to apply to become medical scholars their sophomore year. The BaccMD Program offers students to a broad range of academic and clinical immersion opportunities, including book clubs, academic and clinical immersion interactions with physicians and medical students, and observations at clinical sites at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Information on requirements, the application process, and the application link is on the  UMass Medical website .

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