Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research (At the NIH "biomedical research" includes everything from behavioral and social sciences, through biology and chemistry, to physics, mathematical modeling, computational biology, and biostatistics).
The NIH consists of the 240-bed Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center and more than 1150 laboratories/research groups located on the main campus in Bethesda, MD, and the surrounding area as well as in Baltimore and Frederick, MD; Research Triangle Park, NC; Hamilton, MT; Framingham, MA; Phoenix, AZ; and Detroit, MI. NOTE: the number of positions in Hamilton, Framingham, Phoenix, and Detroit is limited.
Internships generally cover a minimum of eight weeks, with students arriving at the NIH in May or June. For 2021, shorter internships will be considered. The NIH Institutes/Centers and the Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) sponsor a wide range of summer activities including an orientation to help interns get off to a good start, lectures featuring distinguished NIH investigators, career/professional development workshops, and Summer Poster Day.
Location- Most opportunities are in the Bethesda, MD area, but there are additional sites throughout the country
Focuses on Biomedical Research
Paid!
Application is available mid-November to approximately March 1st (encouraged to apply early!)
COVID_19 UPDATE: Due to continued uncertainties about travel and operations across the US, final decisions about the NIH Summer Internship Program are delayed. It is possible that all 2021 internships will be virtual/remote. Our priority is the safety of our staff, trainees, and communities. We will post updates regarding the NIH Summer Internship Program 2021 as soon as we have additional information. We would welcome your application, given this information. In the meantime, questions may be directed to Summer_Postbac_Quest@mail.nih.gov.
More information on eligibility, how to apply, FAQ and information videos: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip