The National Institutes of Health Summer Internship Program is a prestigious, fully funded research opportunity where high school seniors and college students spend the summer conducting full-time scientific research at one of the world's leading biomedical research institutions. Participants are embedded in real research groups led by accomplished Principal Investigators across NIH's many Institutes and Centers, working on projects in biology, behavioral science, and beyond. Positions are available at NIH's main campus in Bethesda, Maryland, as well as several other locations across the country. For students passionate about science and medicine, this is one of the most immersive and competitive research experiences available to young people in the United States.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Running experiments safely and accurately using real scientific equipment and procedures.
Making sense of numbers and datasets to find patterns, test ideas, and support decisions.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Students conduct full-time biomedical research under Principal Investigators at a leading research institution.
Hands-on research experience in biology and behavioral science builds foundational knowledge for medical careers.
Direct involvement in real research projects across NIH's biology-focused institutes and centers.
Exposure to behavioral science and biomedical research informs public health intervention and policy work.
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