Summer Internships

Harvard's Summer Internships for Science Undergraduates

Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP) at Harvard Medical School

SHURP is a ten-week summer research program primarily for college students belonging to groups that are under-represented in the sciences. Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences at Harvard Medical School, SHURP is offered for currently-enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences, who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of experience in a research laboratory, and who have taken at least one upper-level biology course that includes molecular biology. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintro.html

Four Directions Summer Research Program at Harvard Medical School

The Four Directions Summer Research Program is offered to Native American undergraduate students and is run by Native American medical student members of the Native American Health Organization at Harvard Medical School. Established in 1994, this program has hosted approximately 150 participants. The Four Directions Program welcomes applicants who are interested in becoming familiar with the medical and research community at Harvard Medical School, and who are seriously committed to helping their Native American communities. Interns engage in a wide range of research activities, work closely with advisors, and participate in career seminars about MD and PhD admissions and programs.
http://www.fdsrp.org/

Health Policy Summer Program at Harvard Medical School

The Health Policy Summer Program offers paid, mentored summer research experiences over a 10-12 week period with senior Harvard faculty in the areas of health services or health policy research to undergraduate juniors or seniors attending MARC-funded institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges.
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dcp

MCO Undergraduate Summer Internship Program for Minority Students

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology administers the Molecules, Cells, and Organisms (MCO) graduate training program and has launched a summer internship program for students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in science. Each summer, 6 well-qualified undergraduate student interns will be hosted for 8 weeks. Interns will work in the labs of prominent Harvard faculty on current research projects, developing investigative skills and techniques while learning about basic life sciences research and graduate school opportunities. Applicants must have completed at least 4 semesters of undergraduate work, and must be either sophomores or juniors in the year they apply. The program covers the cost of room and board; travel to/from the program, and a stipend. All candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; previous research experience is not required.
http://www.mcb.harvard.edu/Outreach/SummerInternship/

Summer Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health

The Summer Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health is a 9-week laboratory-based biological research program for undergraduates belonging to underrepresented groups during the summer following their sophomore or junior years. In the summer of 2010 there will be 8 internships awarded by a competitive process; the program will run from June 6 to August 7, 2010. The program goal is to expose college science students (who will be juniors or seniors in the fall) to the rewards of laboratory research directed towards solving important public health problems such as diabetes, asthma, infections, etc. The overall mission of the program is to recruit qualified students for graduate-level training leading to research careers in the biological sciences.
https://apps.sph.harvard.edu/apps/bph/summer.cfm

FAS Center for Systems Biology Undergraduate Research Internships

The FAS Center for Systems Biology at Harvard University invites interested undergraduates to apply for summer research internships. Internships will last for ten weeks (or longer by mutual agreement), and each intern will have the opportunity to learn a range of current techniques in the fields of systems biology, genomics, or bioinformatics in a small, interactive research group environment. Interns will also attend weekly group meetings and faculty lectures. The Center's researchers come from diverse backgrounds and fields of science, from biology (including genetics, cell biology and evolution) to applied mathematics and computation. The internship includes field trips to other local institutes, such as Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute
http://sysbio.harvard.edu/csb/jobs/undergraduate.html

Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences at the Harvard School of Public Health

The Summer Program is an intensive 4-week introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health research. Based at the Harvard School of Public Health, this program is designed to introduce qualified undergraduates to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental and medical research purposes, and to demonstrate the application of quantitative methods to the study of human health.
http://biosun1.harvard.edu/diversity/summer/spb-intro.html

Dental Summer Research Program at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) hosts an eight-week, paid summer research program for undergraduate students, particularly those from underrepresented minority groups, who are considering careers in dentistry and are interested in enhancing their background in research. Each year, two students are selected; each participant is assigned a faculty member at HSDM who serves as a research mentor to supervise the student's research project in basic science or public health epidemiology.
For more information contact Anne L. Berg | (617) 432-1342 | anne_berg@hsdm.harvard.edu

Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

The goal of the SRTP program is to provide underrepresented minority students with an eight week overview of opportunities available in biomedical research and clinical medicine. Students are assigned to MGH laboratories or clinical sites where they undertake original research projects and prepare oral or written presentations of their work under the mentorship of an MGH investigator. The program is open to underrepresented minority students who have completed at least three years of college and/or first and second year medical students; no prior research experience is necessary.
http://www.massgeneral.org/mao/summer.html

Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Program at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC)

The CURE program introduces high school and college students from underrepresented minority populations to the world of cancer research. Each year several students are selected for CURE internships, which are delivered via a 9 week full-time summer program or a 2 year part-time experience. Participants are assigned individual advisors and do hands-on cancer research work as well as attend seminars, obtain career/professional development counseling, and learn about issues and ethics in research. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a biomedical or health-related career.
http://www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/center-initiatives/iecd/student-training/cure-program/

Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) Harvard Stem Cell Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

SURP provides an opportunity for Harvard and non-Harvard undergraduates to gain direct experience in stem cell research while working in a Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) laboratory under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Interns participate in a stem cell seminar series and a career pathways presentation, and present their summer research findings in the SURP Symposium. Candidates must express a strong interest in stem cell biology, but not necessarily have previous lab experience. Approximately 35 students are selected for 10 week internships; longer engagements may be arranged by mutual agreement.
http://stemcell.harvard.edu/education/internship

Summer Undergraduate Program in Immunology at Harvard Medical School

The Immunology Graduate Program at Harvard Medical School offers a 10 week Summer Undergraduate Program in Immunology. This internship program provides participants with a combination of weekly lectures and laboratory work with faculty from the Immunology Graduate Program, and includes extensive interactions with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The intent of this initiative is to provide undergraduate students with an exposure to current topics in immunology. Participants from colleges in which the topic is not taught or presented in depth are especially welcome, and individuals from under-represented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students who are in their sophomore or junior year.
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/immunology/SummerProgram.html

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program is a mechanism for integrating a broad spectrum of undergraduates into bioengineering, materials research, nanoscience, and engineering. REU provides its interns with a coordinated, educational and dynamic research community to inspire and encourage them to continue on to graduate school. Summer research opportunities for undergraduates are arranged in conjunction with the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC), as well as other Harvard-based engineering and science entities. Professional development workshops, faculty seminars on research and ethics, and community activities are integrated into the program. Students receive a summer stipend, and housing is provided.
http://eduprograms.seas.harvard.edu/reu.htm

Summer Clinical and Translational Research Program (SCTRP) at Harvard Medical School

The Summer Clinical and Translational Research Program (SCTRP) is a new 10 week mentored summer research program designed to enrich the understanding of undergraduate students--especially those from under-represented minority and economically disadvantaged groups-- in clinical and/or translational research. In addition to a mentored clinical/translational research experience, SCTRP students will participate in weekly seminars with Harvard faculty and graduate students focusing on topics such as research methodology, health disparities, ethics, career paths, and the graduate school and medical school application process. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in offerings of other Harvard Medical School programs such as career development seminars and networking dinners. Program partici-pants are provided with housing, a stipend, and financial assistance of up to $500 toward travel expenses. Eligible candidates are undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors with U.S. citizenship.
http://www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/Catalyst/CollegeStudents.html

Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH)

Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) is offered for currently-enrolled undergraduates who are considering Ph.D. careers in the humanities, social sciences, and life/physical sciences and who have already had at least one upper-level course in their field of study. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. This 8 week program will be held in conjunction with the Harvard MCO, Systems Biology, and Summer School Programs, in partnership with the Harvard University's Senior Vice Provost Office for Faculty Development & Diversity (FD&D) and the Leadership Alliance Consortium. SROH interns are placed in faculty labs in Cambridge spanning fields in the life and physical sciences, and their activities include weekly faculty lectures from departments in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences (FAS), weekly group meeting discussions of student research projects, and joint field trips with other Harvard summer programs. Students in the program will live in Harvard Summer School housing. The program will provide all research and course related expenses, room and board, travel to and from the program, as well as a stipend.
http://www.faculty.harvard.edu/preparing-academic-career/undergraduate-students/summer-research-opportunities-harvard-sroh

Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology

The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is a 12-week research program that allows students to participate in on-going research at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, MA. Projects focus on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems, including global warming, hurricanes, forest harvesting, and invasive organisms. Researchers come from many disciplines, and specific studies center on population and community ecology, paleoecology, land-use history, aquatic ecology, biochemistry, soil science, ecophysiology, and atmosphere-biosphere exchanges. Students work with mentors from Harvard and collaborating institutions. Responsibilities may include field sampling, laboratory studies, data analysis and scientific writing. In addition, students attend seminars given by nationally known scientists and workshops on career and graduate school preparation. At the end of the summer, students develop their research results, prepare an abstract, and present their findings at a student research symposium. The program provides room, board and a competitive stipend.
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/education/reu/reu.html