Summer 2010 Interns - Photo: Ruth Kenworthy
This intensive 9 week laboratory-based biological research program is for undergraduates during the summer following their sophomore or junior years. Up to 6 internships awarded by a competitive process.
Program Overview
The program goal is to expose college science students (who will be juniors or seniors in the fall of 2013) to the rewards of laboratory research directed toward solving important public health problems. The overall mission of our program is to recruit qualified students for graduate-level training leading to research careers in the biological sciences. Interns apply state-of-the art technology in their own research projects under the direction of a Harvard faculty member. Research projects focus on biological science questions that are important to the prevention of disease.
Disease areas include infections (TB, Chagas disease, and Malaria), cancer, lung diseases, multifactorial, multigenic and common diseases of aging, diabetes, obesity, etc.
Scientific approaches include regulation of cell growth and gene regulation, cellular metabolism, DNA modification, cellular signaling, structure-function analyses, etc.
Visit the Biological Sciences in Public Health faculty listing for more detailed information about program faculty and their research.
Program Dates
2012 Summer Program: Sunday, June 10 - Saturday, August 11
Eligibility
To qualify for this Harvard School of Public Health sponsored program, applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident (proof of permanent residency must be provided) from a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education (African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Natives, Pacific Islander or Multiracial/Biracial); OR a first-generation college student (neither parent nor legal guardian has a bachelor's degree) as defined by the U.S. Department of Education; OR a low-income student as defined by the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Support
Financial support over the course of 9 weeks includes a stipend of $3,460, a travel allowance of up to $475 and free dormitory housing.
Application Process
The application deadline for the 2012 Summer Program was February 1, 2012. The application deadline for the 2013 Summer Program is to be determined.
