The NIDA Summer Internship Program is a prestigious research opportunity offered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, one of the leading federal agencies dedicated to advancing the science of drug use and addiction. Interns work directly alongside established researchers and scientists at NIDA's facilities, gaining hands-on experience in neuroscience, addiction research, and related biomedical fields. The program is part of NIDA's broader commitment to diversity and career development, making it an especially valuable opportunity for students from underrepresented backgrounds. For high school students passionate about science and medicine, this internship offers a rare chance to contribute to real, cutting-edge research at a world-class institution.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Running experiments safely and accurately using real scientific equipment and procedures.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Making sense of numbers and datasets to find patterns, test ideas, and support decisions.
Internship at NIDA involves hands-on research in drug abuse and addiction science through the Intramural Research Program.
Research at NIDA covers behavioral neuroscience and addiction-related psychological mechanisms and interventions.
NIDA work addresses drug abuse as a public health issue through research and evidence-based treatment approaches.
NIDA's Molecular Targets and Medications Discovery Branch focuses on medication development for addiction treatment.
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