Summer Research Program

Ten-week full-time research experience in translational science and health disparities, including mentorship, training, and hands-on projects, with paid positions for students

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, translational science, and health disparities research 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

How this advances translational science

Implementing best practices in trainings to sustain a diverse and talented workforce.