The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has funded a $2.7 million grant supporting full time paid internships in Bay Area stem cell research laboratories for City College Biotechnology Program students.
How to apply for the CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Internship - Internships run August 2025 - June 2026
Details of internship
Duration of each internship is 10 months (Academic school year, August - June)
Full time position, 40 hours/week
Stipend is $3000/mo
The intern is enrolled concurrently as a CCSF student, all fees and registration are paid for by the grant.
The intern must enroll in the required Stem Cell Internship course (BTEC 21D Fall, 21E Spring) as well as Biotechnology Work experience (BTEC 93).
Complete the Biotechnology Certificate courses including BTEC20, BTEC21C and BTEC12A.
Apply - The application process is competitive, with 8 interns chosen for each 10-month cycle.
Download the application and follow the instructions.
CCSF CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research application 2025-2026
If accepted, interview with academic and/or industry sites to find a host laboratory
Current application deadline: Early Decision (Priority) is Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m, Regular Decision is Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m
Contact Dr. Zimmerman (czimmerm@ccsf.edu) for more information about the application.