Application Deadline: January 9, 2026
"The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is an intensive, nine-week internship for undergraduates entering the summer before their final year, semester, or quarter of study. It's designed to provide research experience and mentorship for students interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, interns will complete an independent research project and present their findings at a competitive poster session."
Requirements:
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Entering the summer BEFORE the final year (or semester/quarter) of undergraduate studies
Strong background in the sciences or a related area of interest
Application Elements:
A one-page Statement of Research Interests and Career Goals outlining the applicant’s scientific background, current research interests and how participation in the SURP will advance academic and career aspirations
Transcripts
Up to two letters of recommendation
Identifying up to three faculty members the applicant would like to work with, and a short description of why their research is of interest
https://biosciences.stanford.edu/pathways/ssrp-amgen-scholars-program/
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
"The Amgen Scholars Program at Stanford University is the centerpiece of the Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP). The SSRP-Amgen Scholars Program is a research-intensive residential program that takes place on Stanford’s campus for an eight-week period from late June through late August. Participants are matched with a PI and lab mentor for the duration of the program. Together they craft and/or work on a research project that is both challenging and feasible for the eight-week period. Scholars are expected to fully participate in all lab activities, including attending lab meetings, professional development workshops, journal clubs, etc. The culmination of the program is a research symposium, where scholars present individual talks and posters on their summer projects to peers, faculty, lab mentors, the Stanford community, and the general public."
Requirements:
U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents;
Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories; and
Sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall after SSRP to continue undergraduate studies).
Students who, by reason of their interests, background, experiences, and/or skills would advance graduate study in the biomedical and biological sciences.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above; and
An interest in pursuing a PhD (or, in exceptional cases, those interested in the MD/PhD will also be considered)
Application Elements:
Essay Responses
Two Letters of Recommendation
Unofficial College Transcripts
A Resume/CV
https://biosciences.stanford.edu/pathways/ssrp-amgen-scholars-program/
Application Deadline: February 2, 2026
"The Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship (WCMSRF) is designed to provide 25-27 premedical students with experiential research training, meaningful insights into the field of medicine, and enhanced knowledge of the conditions and policies impacting the health of traditionally underserved populations. By engaging in laboratory or clinical research, under the supervision of a faculty member, the WCMSRF participants learn how to investigate a specific research question."
Requirements:
This program is geared towards undergraduates in their junior year of college (defined as your third year of college and not by the number of credits earned). Seniors applying into medical school in the current cycle and college graduates enrolled in a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program are also eligible to apply.
Application Elements:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
One-page essay outlining how you developed an interest in a medical career and your interest in working with underserved populations.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Visa Status
U.S. Citizenship - A copy of your birth certificate or U.S. Passport (a copy of your State ID, Driver's License, or Social Security card will not be accepted)
Permanent Resident Visa status - a copy of your Permanent Resident Visa Card
Transcript
2 Letters of Recommendation