Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

The Opportunity:

• The High School Apprenticeship Challenge is designed to create new internship opportunities by subsidizing intern stipends for small life sciences companies and academic researchers to enable them to hire paid interns. Big-picture goal is to create intentional opportunities for underrepresented groups into Boston's promising research and pharmaceutical fields.
  • Students submit an online application, which includes their resume and cover letter, through the MLSC’s secure website. There is no application deadline, but interns are generally selected between March and June since most internships will start in July.
  • The MLSC reimburses eligible host institutions for intern wages (including payroll taxes and fees) of up to $12 per hour.

The Ideal Student for this opportunity

• Current sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are interested in careers in science or research.
• Students in good academic standing who are good representations of Uncommon:
  • 3.0+ GPA
  • 80% PW average
  • 90% attendance

Program Dates and Location

• Students complete six weeks of full-time work beginning in July
• The program also offers an after-school laboratory training program for select school districts during the spring that aims to better prepare students for summer internships.

Student Application

• In order to complete the application, students must create a profile. The application asks for
  • Basic info and demographics
  • A resume and cover letter (as an attachment)
  • Availability and preferences

Other Considerations

• The program does not have a due date, but they begin reviewing applications in March and accept students through June.