summer 2025

Institute for Protein Design Summer Research Program

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The Institute for Protein Design (IPD) at the University of Washington is a world-leading research center focused on creating new proteins that address some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. The Institute is developing innovative solutions in areas like cancer therapeutics, Alzheimer’s disease, vaccines, nanomaterials, and more.

The IPD is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Research Program. This paid, hands-on research program in Seattle invites students to explore computational and experimental protein design while working on groundbreaking projects in fields like medicine, technology, and sustainability.

The program runs from June to August 2025, in line with the University of Washington’s summer term. Participants will receive a $3,200 per month stipend for nine weeks of full-time research (40 hours per week). Stipends will be distributed in equal installments throughout the program.

Participants will:

  • Collaborate with their assigned IPD mentor and others at the IPD to perform significant research project.
  • Enroll in a 2-credit course supported by the IPD.
  • Attend weekly seminars to enhance their research experience.
  • Present their research both as a poster at a symposium and as a talk to the IPD.

The program is open to full-time undergraduate students at any institution. Students from underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply. Although students at all academic levels are eligible to apply, students in their Sophomore or Junior year (graduating in 2026 or 2027) will be given priority. Applicants should have a strong interest in basic or applied research in protein design and must be at least 18 years old at the start of the program.

The application deadline is January 12, 2025.
For more details and to apply, visit the IPD website.

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.

Genentech 2025 Summer Internship (Proteomic and Genomic Technologies)

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The Genentech Proteomic & Genomic Technologies Department is seeking a highly motivated summer intern to support projects within the immunopeptidome and surface proteomics group. The group develops and uses mass spectrometry based methods to investigate peptide and protein changes and we are also investigating novel protein non mass spectrometry based sequencing technologies.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site. It is an intensive 12-week, full-time (40 hours per week), paid internship.

In this hands-on role, the candidate will participate in an investigative project that explores novel protein sequencing approaches and its potential application to the drug discovery pipeline at Genentech.

The program start dates are in May/June 2025. A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

Undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Analytical Chemistry, or Biotechnology meet the education parameters for this role.

More details and the application are available here.

AstraZeneca Summer 2025 Internships

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AstraZeneca is hiring for two summer 2025 internships that may be of interest to CBC students. Both roles are full-time, 12-week contracts (May 19–August 8, 2025) in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Analytical Science Summer Internship

This role has two separate headcount for the descriptions listed below:

  • Develop platform free drug and DAR methods
  • Mis-pair method for muti-specfic antibodies

Requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Current sophomores and juniors (expected graduation date after August 2025) majoring in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Analytical Science Intern details and application. Application will close December 9, 2024.

Biologics Engineering Summer Internship

Openings for 10 different projects including:

  • Cell Therapeutics and Engineering
  • Assay, Profiling and Pharmacology
  • Core TA – nnAA technologies
  • Protein Analytics and Developability
  • Protein Engineering & Novel Modalities
  • Protein Sciences – Critical Reagents

Requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Undergraduate junior, masters, or PhD level students majoring in BioEngineering, Biology, BioChemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related field.
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Biologics Engineering Intern details and application.

Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Undergraduate Research

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The Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center (Frankel CVC) is pleased to offer a 10-week, paid summer undergraduate research fellowship program to engage undergraduate students in basic, cardiovascular research at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The program offers hands-on wet bench experience led by a Frankel CVC faculty mentor.

Fellows are matched to a laboratory led by a Frankel CVC faculty member conducting research in areas such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure. In addition to working as a laboratory assistant within their mentor’s lab, fellows will attend weekly scientific seminars, participate in organized social events, and close the summer with an oral presentation of their research findings to faculty, staff, and peers at the End of Summer Symposium. 

The fellowship stipend is paid via bi-weekly paychecks (direct deposit available) at a rate of $15 per hour (pre-tax) for ten weeks of full-time work (40 hours per week). 

Applications are due by January 10, 2025.

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.

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

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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
EICS Webpage
EICS 2025 Flyer

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
ENGAGED Webpage
ENGAGED 2025 Flyer

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
TRAC Webpage
TRAC 2025 Flyer

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.

Forge Biologics Summer Internships

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Forge Biologics is seeking CBC students to join their summer 2025 Ignite Internship Program. Applications open now are:

Applicants should be current juniors enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent. Current sophomores may apply for the AAV Bioprocessing Manufacturing position.

Check out this video featuring the program’s 2024 interns:

The Ignite Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful experiences in a professional environment while giving interns the experience to network with Senior Leadership and peers through a variety of activities and events. Interns will work on real business issues/projects and learn from industry leaders.

Interns will work onsite at Forge Biologics offices in Grove City, OH (~15 minutes from Ohio State Columbus campus).