MICHR Translational Science Immersion (TSI) Summer Research Program

MICHR offers a summer research program for pre-doctoral students, designed to introduce students to research early in their courses of study, and provides hands-on research experiences in health disparities and translational science. Students will learn the fundamentals of research methods through individualized and team-based learning experiences. The program may serve as an internship for students who need to fulfill such requirements.

Program Information:

• 10-week full-time immersion program: May 27 – August 1, 2025
• Engage in translational science & health disparities research
• Work with a mentor on an ongoing, funded research project
• Orientation and required training in the protection of human subjects and the responsible conduct of research
• Meet with community members who partner with academics in research
• Classroom work and team projects
• Participating students will be hired as temporary U-M employees and paid a salary

Eligibility:

• Graduating college seniors, master’s degree students, and health professions degree students
• Students enrolled in any health-related programs (e.g. biomedical engineering, dentistry, kinesiology, medicine, nursing, public health, social work, etc)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident

Virtual Info Sessions:

• A few virtual information sessions will be held. View dates/times and register here.

Application deadline: January 22, 2025

Apply here. Questions? michr-edu@umich.edu 

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