Summer Research Program
Ten-week full-time research experience in translational science, including mentorship, training, and hands-on projects, with paid positions for students
Who?
Students currently enrolled in master’s and health-related professional degree programs at any US institution, regardless of affiliation with U-M, may apply.
When?
This program is offered annually. The application deadline is 1/22/25.
How much?
Free
What is this offering?
This ten-week full-time (40 hours/week) immersion program runs from late May through early August. The experience is designed to engage students in clinical and translational science and inspire them to choose a career focused on translational science.
Students will participate in hands-on research projects with U-M research teams. They will also learn the fundamentals of research through individual and team-based learning experiences. The program may serve as an internship for students who need to fulfill such requirements. The deadline to apply is 1/22/25.
The program includes:
- Orientation and required training in the protection of human subjects and the responsible conduct of research
- Work with a mentor on an ongoing, funded research project
- Classroom work
- Team projects
- Meet with community members who partner with academics in research
- Participating students will be hired as temporary U-M employees and paid a salary
Applicants will need:
- CV / Resume
- Short answer essays (see application instructions)
- Letters of Recommendation (see application instructions)
- A Personal Identifying Information survey through Qualtrics
You can view a list of our summer program mentors here.
How this advances translational science
Implementing best practices in trainings to sustain a talented workforce.
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