Summer program

NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP)

National Institutes of Health

Cost Paid research internship (stipend)
Deadline ~Feb 18, 2027 Estimated; confirm on sponsor site

Summer biomedical research internships in the NIH Intramural Research Program for high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students. Apply through the NIH Application Center; investigators select candidates for lab placements.

Eligibility

Grade levels
High school senior, College undergraduate, College graduate
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Fields of study
Science, Research, Health medicine, Engineering
Essay
Required

Application requirements

  • Apply through the NIH Application Center: Complete profile, select Summer internships, pass eligibility screener, and submit application materials.
  • Submit personal statement: Describe research interests, experiences, and career goals.
  • Provide two references: Two references required through the application system.

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