Program Features

Under the close guidance of a carefully selected primary faculty lead, interns will benefit from a robust program of training. They will contribute to various research projects related to our basic and translational understanding of human health and disease. Other planned activities include:     

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• Extensive program orientation and experiential scientific skills training commensurate to the level of training

• Weekly seminars and networking events 

• End-of-summer presentation on the research project and overall experience

• Potential for ongoing mentorship and longitudinal research experiences during the academic year (80% of our 2022 class remained with their research team after their summer internship)

• A summer stipend of $4,500

• In-person internship; 100% in-person participation for wet labs, possibility of hybrid schedule for dry labs but hybrid schedules will be determined between intern and mentor at the start of the program

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Eligibility​

• Historically underrepresented individuals in the biomedical research sciences, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This broad definition may include, but is not limited to: 

  • Women or gender diverse individuals of any ethnic or racial group; 

  • Those identifying as Hispanic, Black, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, or American Indian/Alaska Native; or

  • First-generation/Low-income college/graduate students

• Current undergraduate or graduate (including medical) students who will still be enrolled in Fall 2024 (not graduating in 2024)

• Must be able to work 40 hour/week for the entire summer program duration (8 weeks)

• Given the in-person requirements of the internship, reside in Boston metro area, <1-hour car or train ride from MGH (preferred)

• Must be up to date on all vaccinations, including COVID-19 and flu

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