Summer 2025 Research/Internships at Wake Forest University School Of Medicine

Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers a variety of summer research and internship opportunities. These programs are mainly for undergraduate students. All programs are NIH-funded; applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents and have a GPA of at least 2.85. Students from diverse backgrounds groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.

Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences (EICS) Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
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The EICS program focuses on research training in the cardiovascular sciences with medical school faculty. The curriculum includes biomedical laboratory research, a lecture series that features presentations by faculty and guest speakers, and a research symposium at which the students present their research findings. Undergraduate students with an interest in a career in biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

Enhancing Undergraduate Education and Research in Aging to Eliminate Health Disparities (ENGAGED) Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
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The ENGAGED program aims to increase diversity in aging-related research. The curriculum includes biomedical research, a lecture series that features presentations by faculty and guest speakers, and a research symposium at which the students present their research findings. Undergraduate students with an interest in a career in biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

Training in Research Affecting Child Health (TRAC) Internship

Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
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TRAC is an exciting opportunity to engage in an innovative program that offers a unique child health and development research experience focused on a topic that matters to you.


Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

Virtual Open House for Biomedical PhD at Rutgers New Brunswick/Piscataway

Thursday, October 10, 2024
5 – 7pm Eastern Time

Join Rutgers University for a virtual open house to learn about their Biomedical PhD Programs.

Assistant Dean Janet Alder will present an overview of programs and world class resources available to Rutgers graduate students including an active career exploration and development program called iJOBS.

Current PhD and MD/PhD students will have a panel discussion so you can have your questions answered and learn about programs in:

  • Molecular Biosciences (Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Physiology, and Integrative Biology)
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • Toxicology
  • Exposure Science
  • Public Health

Register for the event. Join via Zoom (passcode: Janet).

Info Session: Discovery PREP Program at OSUCOM

The NIH-funded Discovery Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is excited to announce a virtual information session on December 15 at 7pm. During the event, Dr. Candice Askwith, Faculty Director of Discovery PREP, will introduce Discovery PREP and answer questions.

The Discovery PREP program is designed to help prepare recent baccalaureate graduates for success in pursuit of a career as a biomedical scientist. Individuals from groups underrepresented in the biomedical workforce are strongly encouraged to apply, including students from racial and ethnic groups shown to be underrepresented nationally and individuals with disabilities.

Discovery PREP provides individuals with the opportunity to obtain the intensive research experience necessary to gain admission to, and succeed in, a Biomedical PhD program. The program is a competitive, one-year PREP that provides:

  • A PAID research experience in a laboratory with a research mentor in Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, or Physiology.
  • Individual mentoring
  • Assistance with application preparation for PhD graduate programs
  • Orientation and social activities
  • Seminars and journal clubs
  • Career development workshops
  • Opportunities to travel and network with scientists throughout the nation

To register for the virtual info session, submit this form. A Zoom link will be sent once your registration has been received. If you have any questions or require additional information about the program or this event, please reach out to Discovery.PREP@osumc.edu.

McGill Cancer Institute Graduate Recruitment

McGill’s Goodman Cancer Institute Virtual Recruitment Event

McGill University will be hosting its Annual Graduate Recruitment Event virtually on February 17 and 18, 2022. Top applicants will be picked to join the recruitment event, where they will be able to meet trainees and faculty members, such as cancer scientists, associated with the McGill Goodman Cancer Institute. Selected invitees will then be offered a scholarship for Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 admission.

This event is for students in Bachelor of Science or Master of Science programs with interest in biomedical research.

The application and registration process can be found on the event webpage. The process includes a CV, letter of intent, and recent transcripts. The deadline for registration and applications will be Sunday, January 9, 2022. Invitations will be sent on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Summer Job Opportunity

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has an immediate need for an undergraduate student to assist in a project directed towards the polymer modification and synthesis of bio-sensing materials for biomedical applications.

Some experience with organic chemistry is preferred along with an availability of about 20 hours per week.

If interested, please contact Professor John Lannutti at Lannutti.1@osu.edu.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at The University of Texas Southwest

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Application Deadline: February 9, 2019

The objective of this program is to provide an intensive research training experience that leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Fellows will pursue individual research projects under the direction of a member of the graduate school faculty. Lectures and seminars by faculty members will supplement the research experience.

Each fellowship award carries with it $4,000 in support for the 10-week period beginning June 3, 2019 through August 9, 2019. This support is taxable. If a fellow requires housing, the costs will be covered by the program; however, fellows are responsible for paying for their own travel expenses and will not be reimbursed by the SURF Program.

Applications are available, and more information about the SURF program can be found online.

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Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Located in Bronx, New York and a part of Yeshiva University, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is an excellent choice for a Graduate Program.  Their Graduate Division of Biomedical Sciences is now accepting students who want to pursue a career in research in the biomedical field.

In the graduate programs, both PhD and MDs are offered, you will be trained in basic and transitional science areas, such as Agind, AIDS/HIV, Cancer, Diabetes, Epigenomics, Neuroscience, RNA Science, Stem cells, and more.

All graduate students receive an annual stipend and full tuition remission for all the years of their training.

If this is interesting to you, they are looking for applicants in the following programs!

PhD in the Biomedical Sciences
Application deadline: December 15, 2016

MD/PhD- Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
Application deadline: December 1, 2016

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) 
Application deadline: February 1, 2017

 

Want to jump start your search for the right program? Check out this listing  of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

SURI: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is looking for students to participate in summer research pertaining to one of five areas: biological sciences, quantitative science/basic bio-medicine, kidney-related, chemistry, and cancer-related.

Participants will pursue their own research projects under the eye of a member of the graduate school faculty. Various lectures, seminars, and/or journals will also supplement the research experience.

A stipend of $4,000 will be available to participants. Applicants must be enrolled in a science degree program and have completed their sophomore year.

The application deadline is February 9, 2016.

For more information and the application materials, click here.

Summer research is a great way to broaden your undergraduate experience. In addition to the opportunity highlighted above, summer research programs are available at institutions across the country and abroad.

Want to jump start your search for the right program? Check out this listing  of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.