Through SEP’s High School Intern Program, high school students learn how to conduct biomedical research during an 8-week paid summer internship at UC San Francisco. Students are matched with a scientist mentor who guides their learning of science content and skills to complete a unique research project.
Participate in an 8-week paid internship. Interns will be placed in either a part-time or full-time position.
Part-time = 25 hours/week earns $3200 upon program completion.
Full-time = 35 hours/week earns $4500 upon program completion.
Conduct biomedical science research alongside a scientist who is your day-to-day mentor and teacher. Examples of past research topics include: infectious disease, neuroscience, molecular biology, immunology, cancer, stem cell research, and developmental biology.
Develop science communication skills.
Build your professional network through interactions with scientists and others at UCSF.
Build community with a cohort of 25 High School Interns.
Participate in College Counseling:
Writing workshops to develop a resume or personal statement for use in college applications
Individual meetings with our college counselor to review transcripts and learn about colleges
Financial aid information for you and your family
College tours
Current high school junior
Enrolled in an SFUSD high school, SF charter school or College Track San Francisco
From backgrounds historically marginalized in the sciences
Students who are current juniors, attending an SFUSD school, SF charter, or participate in College Track San Francisco and from a background considered historically marginalized in the sciences (individuals from racial/ethnic groups typically historically marginalized in the sciences, individuals with disabilities, first-generation college students, individuals who reside with families who are low income or otherwise considered disadvantaged, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+). Further explanation and definitions of underrepresented are offered at the end of the FAQ section on the website.
Application Requirements
[To be updated once application is released!]
Application Timeline
January: Applications open
February: Applications due
March: HIP committee meets and decides which students to interview
April: HIP staff interviews students
Mid April: Selected students get notified of acceptance into program
June: Program begins
Program Location
UCSF
Type of program
Internship
Program Focus
Leadership
Cost Type
Free
Dates for Program
Dates for Program: Not yet announced for 2025
Program Length: 8 weeks