Spring Internships

Description: 

The Human Biology Program is proud to partner with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens to provide internships to current Hunter College students through their internship program. Interns will offer their time, talent, and dedication throughout the hospital in patient care and clerical settings, providing an extra dimension of services to patients and families.

Students will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of this internship. Students who complete this internship with a strong performance may also request a recommendation letter from their internship supervisor.

Eligibility: 

• Students will need to be able to dedicate 10 hours a week, Monday through Friday, during the spring, summer, and fall 2026 semesters beginning January 26, 2026.

• Students must be able to register for a 3-credit Human Biology internship course (HMBIO 40303) in spring 2026.

• Students must have met with an advisor in the Career Center to have their resumes reviewed.

• Students will be required to provide medical documentation (see application for more information).

• Students will need to be available to attend an interview with the Human Biology Program Director.

• Students must be graduating Fall 2026 or after.

Application 

*Please note that this is a year-long internship

Description: 

The LifeSci NYC Internship Program offers the chance to complete a single application to gain access to paid internship and job opportunities at dozens of NYC life science companies and organizations. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at universities in NYC, as well as NYC residents enrolled at universities anywhere are eligible to apply. Recent graduates (spring 2024 or later) also qualify. Students from all majors are eligible, as a wide range of science, tech and business roles are offered. The 2025-26 application is currently open!

Virtual Info Sessions: 

• Tuesday, September 16th, 5-6PM

• Wednesday, October 8th, 1-2PM

• Thursday, October 30th, 4-5PM

• Monday, November 17th,  5-6PM

Virtual Career Panel - Beyond the Lab Bench: Other Career Options in the Life Sciences

The LifeSci NYC Internship Program invites students to join them on Thursday, September 25 from 6-7 PM to learn about Beyond the Lab Bench: Other Career Options in the Life Sciences. The panel will feature industry professionals, including alumni of our program, representing a range of career pathways. The panel (in formation) includes:

• Joshua S. Fleishman, Pharm.D., Biotech Equity Research Associate at TD Cowen

• Kimberly C. Fung, Scientific Director, Medical Affairs at IMPRINT Publication Science

Please register here. (Note that you must sign into Zoom in order to attend; create a free account here.)

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Description: 

The PlayReadVIP in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a team that examines parenting interventions designed to improve child development outcomes in underserved populations (PI: Dr. Alan Mendelsohn). They have openings for Spring 2026 interns (unpaid) to join the team at the Translational Research Building (227 E 30th St) and/or NYC Health + Hospitals/ Bellevue in Manhattan.

Research-focused internship: You will be involved in a randomized controlled trial or other similar research projects related to parenting interventions in our lab. Examples include Smart Beginnings (in collaboration with NYU Steinhardt and the University of Pittsburgh) and SPARRK (in collaboration with Michigan State University in Flint, MI). This may include outreach with participants, supporting various data coding, transcription, and organizational tasks. 

Program-focused internship: You will be part of the PlayReadVIP. PlayReadVIP is a parent education program that is offered as part of well-child pediatric care. You will have the opportunity to help with recruitment into the program through outreach with patients and hospital staff across various early childhood and maternal health initiatives, organize materials for program delivery, and assist with data entry to help maintain program databases, and observe program sessions. You may have opportunities to visit other sites in NYC. 

All interns will have the opportunity to learn about developmental/pediatric research, the interventions offered, and interact with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and clinical staff. In addition, your responsibilities may include providing childcare during assessments and intervention sessions; preparing materials for assessments and VIP sessions; administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and video copying; scheduling and tracking participants; assistance with other operational aspects of the study.

Please note that  a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week for a full semester is required (hours must beon weekdays between 9 and 5)

Eligibility: 

• Have some background in psychology, child development, education, medicine/pre-medicine, public health, or other related field

• Have computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Be comfortable in a collaborative environment, yet able to work independently

• Be extremely detail-oriented and organized

• Be able to work responsibly and competently with sensitive patient information

• You must be comfortable providing childcare to young children and toddlers

Deadline: SEPTEMBER 30TH 

PlayReadVIP Interest Form

For more information | Internship flyer

Description: 

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Emergency Medicine Research Associate Program (RAP) exposes college and post-baccalaureate students to research activities within the emergency medicine setting, specifically at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine (NYP/WCM) and NYP/Lower Manhattan. 

The Research Associate Program is a research program that occurs in a clinical setting. The program is designed to involve Research Associates in many elements of the performance of clinical research, while providing opportunities for observing clinical practice, and for extended interaction with clinical providers and patients. The program provides educational and practical experiences that increase knowledge about clinical research methodology and clinical care and may enhance participant’s application to medical or graduate school. 

Participation in the program requires a minimum commitment of two, 6-hour shifts per week for two consecutive semesters and attendance at scheduled trainings or lectures (2-4 dates per semester). Participation in the program is on a volunteer, unpaid basis.

Eligibility:

• College students at the sophomore level and higher, and post-baccalaureate students who are interested in research in a clinical setting

Application requirements: 

• Cover Letter 

• Resume/CV

• Two references 

Deadline: SEPTEMBER 30TH 

Application

Description: 

Each year, students from around the country participate in SULI at one of the 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. In this comprehensive internship, you’ll be mentored by a leading science expert who will guide you in a specific research area to gain maximum exposure to one of the many science and technology areas that underpin the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) missions. This is an opportunity for you to enhance your professional network and develop your interests in state-of-the-art research facilities and to enhance your professional network.

SULI is a paid internship opportunity sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with DOE laboratories/facilities.

Eligibility: 

• Currently enrolled full-time students attending an accredited community college, 2 year colleges, and 4 year institutions

• Must have earned a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent at the time of applying (meet this requirement between the start date and due date of the application period.).

• Proof of an earned high school diploma or of passing all five GED tests required to achieve a Certificate of General Educational Development should be provided on the applicant’s undergraduate transcripts. 

• Within the application, applicants will be able to provide the date they earned their high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).

• Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited institution. Full-time enrollment is determined by the number of hours or courses the school requires for full-time attendance.

• Completed at least one semester as a matriculated undergraduate student at the time of applying.  

• Completed at least 6 credit hours of postsecondary courses in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology disciplines, and must have completed at least 12 credit hours towards a degree by the time they apply. Keep in mind,  this requirement must be met by the due date of the application.

• Credit hours and grades must be reflected on the submitted transcript(s).

• Advanced Placement credits or other undergraduate credits obtained prior to undergraduate enrollment (i.e. while attending high school) cannot be applied to meet the minimum one-term completion requirement.

• Have a cumulative minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all completed courses taken as a matriculated student at the applicant's current (or recently-graduated) institution and at any institutions attended as a matriculated postsecondary student during the 5 years preceding the start of the most recent enrollment. (This does not include college or university courses taken while solely a high school student.)

• Must be 18 years or older at the time the internship begins.

• Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident at the time of applying.

• Applicants are limited to participation in the SULI program to no more than two internships.

• Applicants can apply to the SULI program a maximum of four times.

Application requirement: 

• Transcripts

• Recommendations

• Essays

Deadline: OCTOBER 1ST

Application

Description:

With a CUNY Spring Forward internship you are paid to pursue your future career and learn on the job! Internships are designed for CUNY undergrads who have had no prior paid internship experience.

Eligibility requirements: 

• NO prior paid internship experience during your CUNY career (including previously participating in Career Launch, Spring Forward, College Bridge and Reading Corp)

• CUNY undergraduate student this Fall 2025 AND Spring 2026 semesters

• Are you at least 18 years old as of September 9th, 2025

• GPA of at least 2.0?

• Eligible to work in the United States?

Application requirements: 

• Resume 

• Statement of interest

Deadline: OCTOBER 13TH

Description: 

Central Office Emergency Management ensures the uninterrupted functionality of system-wide operations. Communication, coordination, and collaboration are the building blocks for our comprehensive and systematic approach for managing emergency situations of any magnitude

Intern Duties/Responsibilities:

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to NYC Health + Hospitals’ systemwide, emergency management-centric approach to special pathogens preparedness and response activities and assist on a local, city scale with the System Special Pathogens Program. The Special Pathogens Project Intern, reporting to and working with the System-wide Special Pathogens Senior and Associate Directors, will provide support for the following:

• Support system-wide Special Pathogens preparedness activities and ensure all program requirements are fully met, including conduct of annual exercises and training

• Assist in developing protocols, procedures and processes related to special pathogens and address system-wide Special Pathogens preparedness needs

• Assist with designing and carrying out healthcare preparedness initiatives related to special pathogens and other communicable disease risks, e.g. trainings, etc.

• Provide program management and administrative support, carrying out tasks such as organizing documentation, following-up with appropriate healthcare partners and vendors, setting up and maintaining tracking sheets for preparedness activities, maintaining clear and frequent communications and follow- up with facility representatives as needed.

• Carry out administrative oversight for meeting/exercise coordination, calendaring, meeting handouts, presentation materials and other event logistics (e.g., arranging for venue).

• Provide administrative support from an ‘all-hazards’ approach to emergency management related activities.

• Assist in developing presentations and reports for special pathogens exercises. drills, simulations, or other activities.

• Attend and support healthcare facility site visits.

Time commitment:

• Minimum 15 hours per week for 6 or more consecutive months. 

• Internship is broken down by terms: 

  • Spring (January – May) 

  • Fall (September – December) 

• Terms and time commitment are flexible and can be determined based on the candidate’s school and/or work schedule after receiving and internship offer. 

• Internship extensions may be offered at the discretion of the Program Directors.

• Business hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Eligibility:

•  Previous experience working in fields related to public health, global health, emergency preparedness and response, planning and exercise, data analysis or infectious disease control and prevention is highly desirable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree OR An undergraduate student majoring in public or global health, or related field

Application requirement: 

Submit the following to SpecialPathogens@nychhc.org: 

• Resume 

• Statement of interest 

  • Special Pathogens preparedness requires a combination of technical knowledge, adaptability, and collaboration across diverse healthcare settings as well as with external partners. 

  • Summarize your academic and/or professional experience and key achievements as they relate to public health, healthcare, and infectious disease prevention and/or management. • Describe your focused interests, degree plans, and career goals. 

  • Drawing from your academic, professional, and/or lived experiences, what skills, unique characteristics, and perspectives would you bring to our system-wide special pathogens program? 

  • Why do you want to join this internship, and how do you hope to contribute to and learn from the unique challenges of preparing for and responding to high-consequence infectious diseases in the nation’s largest public healthcare system? 

  • You are welcome to share any relevant personal stories or experiences that have shaped your interests or career path. 

• Time commitment 

  • Indicate proposed internship term(s) and hours per week. 

Deadline: OCTOBER 17TH

Internship flyer 

For further inquiries, contact the Central Office System-wide Special Pathogens Team Email: SpecialPathogens@nychhc.org

Description: 

HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the NYC Health Department is one of the oldest and largest public health traineeships in the country. For over 60 years, HRTP has provided the opportunity for undergraduate, graduate and professional school students to experience some of the real-life challenges of public health. By working on current relevant public health issues under the close supervision and mentorship of experienced professionals, students apply classroom learning to practical problems in a closely matched practicum. In the process, they learn critical skills needed to excel in the field.

The goals of this program are: 

• To orient students to the principles and practices of public health planning, research, administration and evaluation.

• To broaden students' concept of public health by increasing their awareness of the needs, challenges and career opportunities in this field.

• To assist the Health Department in recruiting skilled, professional candidates with proven potential.

Spring session: January–May

Part-time only: Between 10 and 20 hours per week

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate, graduate or professional student in a degree program at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

• Recent graduates are ineligible.

• Applicants must be in good academic standing.

• Residency in NYC is required for the fall and winter/spring sessions. There are no residency restrictions for the summer session.

Application Requirements: 

• Resume/CV

• Personal essay

• Current school transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)

• Letter of recommendation and reference form

Deadline: OCTOBER 15- NOVEMBER 15TH

Application