Although the below resources are a starting place in your search, all internships must be approved by the Human Biology Program director in order to be eligible for credit. Students can also search for internships using the following resources: the Career Center, Handshake, the Pre-Health listserv, and their own online searches. We are regularly updating this internship list, so check often for additional opportunities.
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Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities
Description:
The Tri-Institutional PhD Program in Computational Biology & Medicine (CBM) and the Office of Science Education & Training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center invite applications for the Computational Biology Summer Program (CBSP). This 10-week program is designed to bring approximately 15 outstanding computer science/applied math undergraduate rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of computer science and biomedicine for a research experience on the Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, and Rockefeller University campuses.
Students who are accepted into the CBSP will:
Adapt their computer science skills to answer biomedically-focused research questions in cutting-edge laboratories
Interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
Attend weekly seminar series of presentations by faculty
Attend professional development workshops
Present a poster on their work at the end of the program
Program dates: June 1st - August 7th
*Application portal opens on 11/3
Eligibility:
minimum 3.0 GPA
Completed college-level computer science courses in C/C++, Perl, Python, R or other languages
Courses in general biology and/or genetics would be preferred but are not required
Application requirements:
2 letters of recommendation (these letters should be written by faculty members who are familiar with the applicant’s academic progress and credentials.)
Unofficial transcript
Stipend: $6,500
Deadline: FEBRUARY 2ND
Description:
The Tri-Institutional PhD Program in Chemical Biology and the Office of Science Education & Training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are very pleased to invite applications for the Chemical Biology Summer Program (ChBSP). This 10-week program is designed to bring outstanding chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical biology undergraduate rising juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of chemistry and biomedicine for a research experience on the Weill Cornell, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Rockefeller University campuses. Applicants must have chemistry coursework and laboratory experience.
Students who are accepted into the ChBSP will:
Adapt their chemistry skills to answer biomedically-focused research questions in cutting-edge laboratories
Attend weekly luncheon/seminar series of presentations by faculty
Attend professional development workshops
Present a poster on their work at the end of the program
Program dates: June 1st - August 7th
*Application portal opens on 11/3
Eligibility:
minimum 3.0 GPA
Completed college-level chemistry courses
Courses in general biology would be preferred but are not required
Have an interest in application of chemistry to biological problems
Application requirements:
2 letters of recommendation (these letters should be written by faculty members who are familiar with the applicant’s academic progress and credentials.)
Unofficial transcript
Stipend: $6,500
Deadline: FEBRUARY 2ND
Description:
Memorial Sloan Kettering and the Gerstner School of Biomedical Sciences are pleased to invite applications for the Engineering and Imaging Summer Program (EISP). EISP is designed to bring together undergraduate rising juniors and seniors interested in engineering, molecular imaging, and/or biomedicine for a summer research experience in labs at Memorial Sloan Kettering that are developing new technologies and techniques to solve fundamental problems in biology and to better understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.
Students who are accepted to EISP will:
Adapt their skills to address biomedically-focused research questions in cutting-edge laboratories.
Interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.
Attend scientific presentations by preeminent faculty.
Attend skills and professional development workshops.
Attend and present at the summer research symposium at the end of the program.
Program dates: June 1st - August 7th
*Application portal opens on 11/3
Eligibility:
minimum 3.0 GPA
Taken some advanced science courses
Have an interest in the application of engineering or imaging to biological problems in the laboratory/clinic
Previous research experience
Application requirements:
2 letters of recommendation (these letters should be written by faculty members who are familiar with the applicant’s academic progress and credentials.)
Unofficial transcript
Stipend: $6,500
Deadline: FEBRUARY 2ND
Description:
Memorial Sloan Kettering and the Gerstner School of Biomedical Sciences are pleased to invite applicants to the Mechanistic Biology Summer Program. This program is designed for undergraduate students who wish to gain research experience exploring fundamental questions in biology and who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedical sciences. Students will have the opportunity to work with faculty in the fields of developmental, immuno, structural, molecular, cell, and cancer biology.
Students in the program will:
Obtain hands-on biology research experience in cutting-edge laboratories.
Interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.
Attend scientific presentations by preeminent faculty.
Attend skills and professional development workshops.
Attend and present at the summer research symposium at the end of the program.
Program dates: June 1st - August 7th
*Application portal opens on 11/3
Eligibility:
minimum 3.0 GPA
Completed college-level general biology and introductory chemistry
Taken some advanced science courses
Previous research experience
Application requirements:
2 letters of recommendation (these letters should be written by faculty members who are familiar with the applicant’s academic progress and credentials.)
Unofficial transcript
Stipend: $6,500
Deadline: FEBRUARY 2ND
Description:
The Health Career Opportunity Program (HCOP) at NYU Langone Health’s Rusk Rehabilitation offers candidates with minimal clinical experience the opportunity to explore a variety of health professions. As a student in the program, you would be assigned to a single specialty for a full four-week session. Participation is entirely voluntary, and interns do not receive a salary or stipend.
The 2026 internship schedules are as follows:
Session One: Tuesday, May 26-Friday, June 19, 2026
Session Two: Monday, June 22- Friday, July 17, 2026
Session Three: Monday, July 20- Friday, August 14, 2026
Sessions One and Two (for research only): Tuesday, May 26- Friday, July 17, 2026
Sessions Two and Three (for research only): Monday, June 22– Friday, August 14, 2026
Interns in the Health Career Opportunity Program at NYU Langone Health work alongside world-renowned specialists in their fields.
Anesthesiology
Intensive Care Unit
Clinical Nutrition and Food Services
Creative Arts Therapy
Emergency Medicine
Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
Horticultural Therapy
Neurology
Nursing
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Medicine
Research
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Social Work and Care Management
Speech–Language Pathology and Swallowing
Vascular Surgery – Long Island
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of the program.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
Application requirements:
Personal Statement
Unofficial transcript
Resume
Letter of recommendation (optional)
Deadline: DECEMBER 21ST
Description:
STANDOUT is a 10-week paid summer program supported by the National Cancer Institute at Hunter College of the City of New York (CUNY), and the Center for Behavioral Oncology of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This program is designed for current Hunter College undergraduates who have an interest in conducting behavioral cancer prevention and control research. Trainees will participate in hands-on research training, mentorship from established investigators at Hunter College and/or Icahn School of Medicine, career development activities, informative seminars, and a capstone research conference.
Eligibility requirements:
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Excellence in relevant coursework (e.g. psychology, public health, behavioral medicine, research methods, or statistics)
Hunter College undergraduate; sophomore or above
U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a non-citizen national
Application requirements:
Application form
CV or resume
Academic transcript
2 letters of recommendation
Program dates: June 2-August 8
Stipend: $6,000-9,000
Deadline: JANUARY 30TH
Description:
The MSK Engage program aims to provide New York City undergraduate students including those from groups historically underrepresented in biomedical fields with two years of research experience in MSK labs to help them become competitive candidates for graduate school or professional positions as lab technicians.
Engage Scholars would join MSK labs during the summer between their junior and senior years for a bootcamp in lab basics, followed by a nine- to ten–week immersion in research. Scholars would join a series of lectures and professional development activities alongside participants in other MSK summer internships for college students. They will receive a stipend of $6,500 for the 10-week internship.
During the following academic (senior) year, Engage Scholars would continue working in the same MSK lab part-time for up to 12 hours per week as their course schedule allows. They will receive up to $7,500 for this period of the engagement.
Upon completing their undergraduate degree, Engage Scholars who meet the eligibility criteria will transition into a full gap year in the same lab and will join the MSK’s Bridge Postbac Program.
Eligibility:
Are strongly committed to apply to a PhD in biomedical fields.
Are US citizens or legal permanent residents. (We welcome applicants with DACA status but note that many DACA holders have experienced significant wait times to renew their Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and we would need to work together with a long lead time.) Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center cannot sponsor visas for the MSK Engage program.
Undergraduate student in their Junior year
Application requirements:
Personal statement
CV/resume
Unofficial transcript
2 letters of recommendation
Deadline: FEBRUARY 2ND
Description:
The QSURE internship program is designed for motivated undergraduate students with a passion for quantitative science. Each student will be paired with an expert mentor to work on an individual, data-driven research project that aims to answer pressing questions in cancer. The program will provide hands-on skills in biostatistics, epidemiology, health outcomes, and/or computational oncology.
QSURE interns will receive training in scientific as well as career development skills, including:
Hands-on research experience carried out under the guidance of a faculty mentor
Quantitative skills and familiarity with methods used in cancer and population health research
Exposure to a wide application of data through internal and external speakers
Education in the responsible conduct of research
Training in oral and written scientific presentation
Resources for career development
Understanding of options for graduate study and careers
A supportive cohort of like-minded peers
Applications open on 10/27*
Eligibility:
Enrolled as a full-time undergrad student with an expected graduation after December 2025
Authorized to work in the US
In good academic standing
Committed to professional conduct and integrity
Application requirement:
Resume
Statement of interest
Letter of good academic standing from dean, advisor, registrar or equivalent on letterhead. Letter must confirm that the student is currently enrolled, in good academic standing, and include the student’s anticipated graduation date.
Letter from recommendation someone who knows your work and goals. For example: professor, supervisor, collaborator, etc.
Transcripts will be requested after acceptance to the program
Stipend: $6,375
Deadline: JANUARY 19TH
Description:
Are you interested in a unique summer research experience that combines basic science with health disparities and community-based research? Apply now for the Summer Program in Translational Disparities and Community Engaged Research (SPRINTER) at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
Application opens 10/21*
Application requirements:
Online Application
One letter of recommendation from a science or math professor
Unofficial Transcript
Eligibility requirements:
Students from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research
Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution
Preference given to rising Juniors and Seniors
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Two years of science/public health courses completed by the beginning of the program
Program dates: May-July, Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
Stipend: $3,000
Deadline: JANUARY 11TH
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: JANUARY 31ST
Description:
The research team is looking to onboard a group of students, whose research experience levels vary from beginner to advanced. Students will have the opportunity to observe how data is collected through patient charts (paper and electronic records) and transferred into our databases. With instruction from the Director of Research, Research Analyst, and Research Project Manager students will learn to perform data collection and data management independently. Depending on the student’s experience level and motivation, they will be also able to partake in data analysis and abstract writing portions of existing and new research projects.
Eligibility requirements:
Junior/Senior student
> 3.7 GPA
Has a flexible schedule, and is responsible and punctual
Can work in a team, as well as independently
Motivated, and enthusiastic about research and/or medicine
Successfully interviews with key members of our staff for the position
Application requirements:
Resume
Letter of interest
Program dates: June 2nd-August 15th
3 days/week for 2 months over the course of the summer
Expected deadline: March 2026
Previous deadline: March 26, 2025
Email resume and letter of interest directly to Christopher Mendez (Christopher.Mendez@nyulangone.org)
Description:
This internship is designed to be an important entrypoint for someone looking for a career working with animals. Interns will receive a well rounded training course in aquatic animal husbandry. This includes exhibit and life support maintenance, diet preparation, feeding, quarantine protocols, and assessing water quality parameters. Interns will also have the chance to observe medical procedures, transports, and arrival of new animals. Interns will be responsible for completing a project based on their interest and internship learning outcomes.
Qualification requirements: Resume and cover letter
Eligibility requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Current college or graduate student enrolled in a degree granting program
Interest in pursuing career in animal care
Be able to lift 50lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
Be able to work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.)
Have the ability to work well in a busy and fast paced environment
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Stipend: $1,000-2,000
Expected deadline: April 2026
Previous deadline: April 1, 2025
Description:
The Bronx Zoo’s Ornithology Department is seeking an intern with a desire to learn aviculture and the care of a variety of birds within the zoo’s avian collection. Interns will learn the professional and technical work skills involved in the daily care of animals, mainly birds, but also include mammals, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Interns will support the keepers in the Ornithology Department and will learn to conduct a comprehensive range of zoo activities including animal husbandry, learning about diets, nutrition, exhibit repair, assistance with animal transfers and record keeping duties. Interns will report directly to a supervisor or manager but will at times assist Senior Keepers and/or Wild Animal Keepers in an assigned section. By the conclusion of their session, interns will complete a research project or written paper about an aspect of Aviculture that they selected to further explore. While many learning outcomes overlap, there are two different tracks available for the internship:
Daily Care and Husbandry- Interns will focus on learning the feeding, behaviors, training, and handling of animals with an emphasis on avian enclosures and the physical husbandry and care in the day to day operations of the ornithology collection.
Data Collection & Management- Interns will learn the professional and technical work skills involved in the office management and logging data including behaviors, incubation and natal records, daily reports, information systems including ZIMS as well as internal ID cards. Interns will learn about writing protocols and gathering collection information as well as the importance of logging the information for records as well as preserving zoo history. This position will offer a unique chance to learn and understand the information and technical side of the care and maintenance of the avian collection.
Qualification requirements: Resume and cover letter
Eligibility requirements:
Current college student
Ability to access animal areas and perform physical work, including bending, climbing and the lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain a set schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Desire to learn the care, basic medical procedures, feeding, behaviors, training, and handling of zoo and domestic animals, with an emphasis on avian taxa.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including routine procedures for the care and maintenance of animals, displays, grounds, and safety/emergency procedures.
Ability to provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers and engage with the public and fellow interns, staff and volunteers in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in the recognition, evaluation, and reporting of abnormal behavior, attitude, or appearance of collection or native animals.
Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including working in a team environment or on an individual basis.
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Stipend: $1,600-2,000
Expected deadline: April 2026
Previous deadline: April 1, 2025
Description:
This internship will provide interns with a well-rounded deep dive into conducting animal behavior and observational studies within a zoo setting. Interns will be guided in designing and carrying out a study, analyzing results, and sharing findings.
Qualification requirements: Resume and cover letter
Eligibility requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be a current student enrolled in a degree-granting program
Ability to operate well in a busy and fast paced environment
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must successfully pass a background screening if accepted
Duration: late May-mid August
Stipend: $750-1,300
Expected deadline: April 2026
Previous deadline: April 1, 2025
Description:
This internship is designed to be an important entrypoint for someone looking for a career working with animals. Interns will receive a well rounded training course in animal care and training while working alongside the animal care staff to assist with the husbandry of marine mammals (sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters) and penguins. Interns will also complete a final project.
Qualification requirement: Resume and cover letter
Eligibility requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Commitment of 3 days per week for 20 weeks, 4 days a week for 15 weeks, or 5 days a week for 12 weeks
Current college or graduate student enrolled in a degree-granting program
Interest in pursuing career in animal care
Be able to lift 50lbs and perform physically demanding tasks (for example: moving hoses, lifting tanks, moving frozen food).
Be able to work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.)
Have the ability to work well in a busy and fast paced environment
Provide own housing and transportation
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Stipend: $2,000
Expected deadline: April 2026
Previous deadline: April 15, 2025
Description:
IT-ROCS is a 10-week NSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at The City College of New York, a CUNY campus located in NYC. This program will support nine (9) students each summer as part of a comprehensive summer research program focused on climate science and the impacts of climate change on Earth’s ecosystems, coupled with an education outreach component in partnership with local non-profit organizations.
Research:
Students will work with faculty mentors in ecology, evolution, climatology, remote sensing, geography, biochemistry, and computer science. Project topics range from the impact of recent climate change on air and water quality in the greater NY region to the study of evolutionary responses of biodiversity to past climate change to help foresee future trajectories.
Eligibility requirements:
Must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents (per NSF rules)
Should have taken approved entry-level survey courses (100 series) in their discipline of interest that are accessible to Freshmen and Sophomores. Examples at CCNY include courses such as Bio 102 (Biological Foundations 2), EAS 106 (Earth Systems Science), or EAS 104 (Perspectives on Global Warming); applications from outside of CCNY are expected to have taken equivalent introductory coursework that is reflected on their transcript.
Application requirements:
Resume or CV
Unofficial transcript
3 short essay questions
Program dates: June 9th-August 15th
Stipend: $6,250, plus travel, housing, and food allowances
Expected deadline: March 2026
Previous deadline: March 8, 2025
Description:
PrIMER is a research program for full-time, undergraduate underrepresented minority, and underserved students who are typically underrepresented in STEM fields. PrIMER is funded by the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences and provides research trainees the opportunity to gain valuable research experience in environmental health sciences.
PrIMER trainees commit to a two-year program beginning June before their junior year through December of their senior year. Trainees are paired with a Columbia University faculty member who serves as a research and academic mentor throughout the program. Trainees conduct research in environmental health sciences, attend weekly professional development workshops, and interact closely with Columbia University faculty. Each fall, trainees present their summer research experience at the PrIMER Research Symposium that takes place during our departmental seminar and is attended by faculty, students, and research staff. Trainees work with their mentor to continue research during the academic year.
Eligibility requirements:
Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
Must be a full-time, undergraduate student at a university in the New York City area.
Applicants who are from disadvantaged economic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Must be a rising junior. Note: We will consider rising seniors for this year.
Sophomore (will be a Junior in Fall, 2025)
Junior (will be a Senior in Fall, 2025)
Must be able to commit two summers and two academic years to the program.
If a rising senior, the commitment is one summer and one academic year.
Must have an interest in pursuing research and interest in further studies in environmental health sciences.
Application requirements:
PrIMER application
Personal information
personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
At least one letter of recommendation must come from a faculty member in your undergraduate program
Unofficial transcript up to the current date
Expected deadline: March 2026
Previous deadline: March 1, 2025
Description:
The New York Aquarium's Aquatheater internship program expands upon the aquarium's long-term efforts to educate future animal care professionals. During this internship, you will assist in all aspects of care of California sea lions and Harbor seal and may have the opportunity to perform in daily animal presentations. While this is a hands-off/no animal contact internship, the skills learned through active observation are vital to future momentum in the field. Interns will learn the importance of providing a safe and clean environment to the animals, training terminology and be able to watch training in progress, and assist with the section’s animal enrichment program. Additionally, interns will complete reading assignments, coursework, and complete an independent project which will aid the section in their daily objectives. The internship is designed to be a stepping stone into an eventual career as a marine mammal trainer/keeper. Many individuals with the desire to pursue a career in animal care or training in a zoo or aquarium have successfully moved on to full time positions after completion of this internship.
Duration:
May-August; 3 days per week for 20 weeks, 4 days per week for 15 weeks, or 5 days per week for 12 weeks.
Qualification requirements:
Resume and cover letter
Letter of recommendation (strongly encouraged)
Eligibility requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be able to meet the time commitments outlined above; please note that the schedule varies for students and non-students.
Interest in pursuing a career in marine mammal care and animal training
Ability to memorize a script
Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physically demanding tasks (for example: moving hoses, lifting tanks, moving frozen food).
Ability to learn and work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.)
Ability to operate well in a busy and fast paced environment
Must have basic math skills.
Previous animal care experience is helpful but not required
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must successfully pass a background screening if accepted
Stipend: $2,000 total stipend to be paid as one lump sum upon completion of the position
Expected deadline: March 2026
Previous deadline: March 1, 2025
Description:
Through NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM), NASA’s paid internship program allows college-level students to contribute to agency projects under the guidance of a NASA mentor.
With no prior experience required to apply, students of all academic backgrounds—ranging from engineering, geology, psychology, fashion design, or communications—can broaden skills supporting their career interests through NASA internships. Through focused projects and professional development opportunities, a NASA internship will give any student the kind of rewarding experience that makes a brilliant start for career advancement.
Eligibility requirements:
US citizen
3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Be a full-time student (high school through graduate-level) or a part-time college-level student enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours
Must be at least 16 years old at time of application
Expected deadline: February 2026
Previous deadline: February 28, 2025
Description:
Provides intense research fellowship experiences on the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons campus to undergraduate students. The experience is intended to (a) provide meaningful training in biomedical research, and (b) enhance the students’ ability to achieve a career in biomedical research and/or medicine by pursuing an advanced degree (either Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or M.D.). In addition to specific training in the indicated research area, the students receive in-depth training in biomedical research methodology, including: (a) the design and analysis of experiments, (b) a critical reading of the scientific literature, through journal clubs, (c) the presentation of scientific results at laboratory meetings, (d) attendance at convened poster sessions, (e) the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts describing the results of experiments, and (f) career counseling and research ethics.
Application requirements:
Online application (became available 12/16/24)
Demographic information
Resume
Personal statement (500 words max)
Unofficial academic transcript
2 letters of recommendation
Eligibility requirements:
US citizens or permanent residents
Undergraduate student at time of application. Please note that preference will be given to students who are rising juniors or seniors. Freshmen and graduated seniors will be eligible.
GPA of 3.0 or above
Students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds (such as first-generation college attendee or low income) or have overcome barriers in their educational journey.
Interested in pursuing graduate education in a biomedical field (MD, MD/PhD, or PhD)
Program dates: May 28th-July 25th
Stipend: $5,000 for living expenses, additional $500 flexible spending for students
Expected deadline: February 2026
Previous deadline: February 14, 2025
Description:
The SBRP is a research-intensive program that provides the foundational skills needed to succeed as a graduate or professional student. The program consists of nine weeks of laboratory experience at the Brody School of Medicine, one of its affiliated Institutes, or one of the basic science departments on the main campus of East Carolina University. The program includes all the necessary laboratory specific biological and chemical safety training modules required for each participant, which may include animal handling and a blood borne pathogen training course. The career development portion of the curriculum incorporates a health/science career symposium and a series of seminars and workshops preparing the applicants to apply to graduate or professional school. Finally, the participants will present their research at the Poster Session at the conclusion of the program.
Eligibility requirements:
All undergraduates from any accredited institution whether at the community college or 4-year college level are eligible to apply for this program.
The applicant needs to be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the time of application and for the duration of the summer program (no gap year).
Students must have received a passing grade in college level General Biology, General Chemistry, Algebra and English Composition (or comparable courses)
Students on a valid VISA are eligible to apply.
Application requirements:
Completed Summer Biomedical Research Program Application (application opened 11/15/24)
Undergraduate Transcript (submit electronically)
2 Letters of Recommendation (submit electronically with recommender contact information)
Stipend: $3,500 (on campus housing offered at no extra cost)
Expected deadline: February 2026
PreviousDeadline: February 14, 2025
Description:
The program is open to current undergraduate, graduate and professional school students of public health, health education, laboratory sciences, medicine, social work, environmental engineering, public administration, accounting, mathematics, computer science, law, nursing, the social sciences, and many other majors. HRTP offers dynamic internships in public health research, community health outreach and education, fieldwork, laboratory work and public health administration.
Eligibility requirements:
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
Program duration: June-August; full-time: maximum 35 hours per week, part-time: minimum 20 hours per week
Expected deadline: February 2026
Previous deadline: February 15, 2025
Description:
The Yale BioMed Amgen Scholars Program is a research-intensive summer training program in biomedical research for undergraduate students who plan to obtain a PhD or MD-PhD in the biomedical sciences. We particularly encourage students who are members of groups underrepresented in the sciences, who are the first in their families to college, who are from inner city or rural communities, or who have grown up with financial or other disadvantage to apply.
The aims of Yale BioMed Amgen Scholars Program are: to identify applicants interested in biomedical research careers; to provide them with an intensive research and didactic experience in biomedicine during a 9-week residency at Yale School of Medicine; and to provide faculty and peer mentoring resources that extend throughout and beyond the program.
Eligibility 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 (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies).
A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above; and
An interest in pursuing a PhD or MD-PhD
Application requirements:
Online application (opened 11/25/24)
2 letters of recommendation
Stipend: $5,000, plus $750 food allowance and housing on the medical school campus
Expected deadline: February 2025
Previous deadline: February 3, 2025
Description:
Project Asian Health Education and Development (AHEAD) is a 10-week, paid, summer internship program designed to provide training and firsthand experience to undergraduate students interested in pursuing healthcare careers. The goals are: To increase interns' interest in and awareness of the history and dynamics of the New York Asian American community, as well as the particular needs, challenges, and strengths of Asian American communities; to provide exposure to community health and its various components, including primary care, social work, health education, programming, and research at a federally qualified health center; to motivate the next generation of community health leaders to serve historically excluded communities and promote health equity; to help interns develop a better understanding of themselves as individuals and as valued contributing members to their communities.
Eligibility requirements:
Undergraduate student, currently attending a four-year college/university. Must have completed one year of college, and is currently in their second, third, or fourth year of college at the time of the application.
College courses completed during high school, AP, and IB credits do not count towards this one year of completed college.
Must be interested in healthcare, health equity, community health, and serving historically excluded communities, including Asian American communities.
Can commit Mondays to Fridays from 9am–5pm, including some early mornings, later evenings and weekends.
Interns should expect to travel throughout New York City and occasionally spend time outdoors.
Stipend: $5,000
Program dates: June 2-August 8
Description:
The Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics offers a 10-week research opportunity for talented undergraduate students to perform cutting-edge research at the intersection of cancer research and mathematical sciences. The program is designed to provide the participants with a unique interdisciplinary research experience, mentoring, and professional development. Students will work full-time on a research project mentored by an IICD researcher. In addition to research, participants will attend weekly events, such as scientific seminars, workshops, career and professional development events, lab tours, scientific writing/presentation opportunities, etc. Undergraduate students from mathematics, computer science, statistics, computational biology, data science, biology, engineering, etc. are welcome to apply. Students from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply
Eligibility requirements:
Be a US citizen or permanent resident
Be an undergraduate in the Fall semester following the program (seniors graduating in the Spring/Summer of the program year cannot apply)
Open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors
Open to community college students
The program is not open to undergraduate students from Columbia University/Barnard College
Previous research experience is not required. Students will be expected to work full-time for the duration of the program, so students cannot be enrolled in classes or work another job.
Application requirements:
Online form to complete
One-page resume/CV
Unofficial university transcripts
Cover letter (one-page max, see below)
Top three choices for mentors (Columbia faculty and research scientists affiliated with the IICD)
Name of two faculty/instructors in STEM who will provide letters of recommendation (see below). Letters should be submitted by the same deadline as the online application. Applications without letters of recommendation will not be considered.
Program dates: May 27-August 1 (tentative)
Stipend: $8,000
Expected deadline: February 2026
Previous deadline: February 1, 2025
Description:
The Feinstein Institutes' Summer Student Internship Program is a mentored program designed to provide current matriculated undergraduate college students with hands-on experience and familiarize them with career opportunities in disease-oriented research. Up to 25 students will be accepted into the internship program. Interns are matched with research faculty according to their stated institute of interest and work on an ongoing research project in one of the expert programs. In addition to conducting research, Feinstein interns attend a series of specially designed workshops and seminars. At the end of the 8-week internship, students present an academic poster summarizing their research to faculty and other students.
Home to six leading institutes in medical research—each with impressive track records of producing knowledge that cures disease and improves patients’ lives.
Applicants must select which institute they want to work with for the summer:
Behavioral Science
Bioelectronic Medicine
Cancer Research
Health System Science
Molecular Medicine
Translational Research
Application requirement:
Letter of recommendation
Stipend: $2,000
Expected deadline: January 2026
Previous deadline: January 24, 2025
Description:
MEEP interns participate in an in-depth paid training program where they learn how to have science conversations through interactive and reflective workshops. After the completion of their training, they engage Museum visitors in science conversations in Museum halls
The Summer session of the Museum Education Employment Program is a 10-week practical learning experience. Interns work up to 15 hours a week after the completion of the training period. The MEEP Summer internship will run June-August. During their tenure in the program, they can expect to complete between 150-175 hours, which includes the training period, special events, and other shifts. MEEP interns can earn up to $2,800 (less applicable taxes) for the 10-week program. Will take place Oct. 3-Dec. 21.
MEEP interns participate in interactive, reflective workshops and training modules at the Museum.
Expected deadline: March 2026
Previous deadline: March 27, 2025
Description:
With a CUNY Career Launch 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. As an intern with Career Launch, you can:
Gain valuable work experience at companies or organizations in your career field,
Work in one of NYC’s cornerstone industries,
Meet students from all over CUNY with similar interests as you,
And earn money, of course! Interns make $20 per hour and work 19 hours per week during July – August.
Eligibility requirements:
18-24 years old
No prior paid internship experience during your college career
Current CUNY undergraduate student enrolled in Spring ’25
GPA of 2.0 or higher
Eligible to work in the United States
Application requirements:
Resume
Statement of interest
Expected deadline: February 2026
Previous deadline: February 23, 2025
Description:
Project Onramp creates access to paid summer internships for talented, motivated college students who are under-resourced and often first-generation, helping to bridge the opportunity gap for promising young people. Students gain valuable hands-on experience and companies build non-traditional talent pipelines.
Eligibility requirement:
Eligible for the Pell grant
Expected deadline: June 2026
Previous deadline: June 3, 2025
Description:
The Department of Medicine Clinical Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) welcomes undergraduate rising sophomores and juniors who are interested in exploring careers in biomedical research to participate in a summer experience. The aim of the CURE program is to provide students a background in research in clinical medicine. The program consists of an 8-week experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Students will have a structured didactic series featuring training in the key aspects of clinical research conduct, as well as exposure to different careers in biomedical research. Each student will be paired with a faculty mentor to participate in an active research project. These projects may involve data derived from clinical trials at MSK, or real-world outcomes from patients treated at the center. The aim is for the student to gain exposure to the conduct of clinical trials in medicine, applications of data science in the medical field, or other topics relevant to clinical research. Summer participants may spend some time observing the care of cancer patients based on their interest.
Eligibility requirement:
Preferred Criteria:
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science and/or premedical studies
A dedicated interest in exploring careers in biomedical science and/or clinical research
Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Highly inquisitive, focused, and proactive
Good judgment and discretion when working with confidential information
Required Criteria:
Eligible candidates must be a rising sophomore or junior undergraduate student
Enrollment in a bachelor’s program
Ability to work independently
Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Application requirement:
Please submit the following to CURE@mskcc.org
Current resume
500-word maximum personal statement describing your interests in biomedicine and, if applicable, any relevant experience in the field. Please give us some sense as to your interests so that we can pair you with a faulty mentor that matches your goals.
Unofficial transcript from Undergraduate University
Recommendation letter from at least one professor/teacher/advisor
Selected candidates will undergo a brief video interview via teleconferencing.
Candidates will be updated via email on an ongoing basis throughout the selection process regarding application status updates.
Salary: $28.33/hourly
Program dates: June 9, 2025-August 1, 2025
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Past Deadlines – Plan ahead to apply for these opportunities next year!