Research Opportunities

Positions with Rolling Deadlines

Research with Dr. Ayshwarya Subramanian at Cornell

  • Projects: Analysis of human tissue single-cell transcriptomic datasets in cancer, Decoding gene regulatory networks in neurodegeneration, Generating a foundational model for cell states in health and disease, and Machine learning models to predict species endangerment risk

RISE -Research Intensive Summer Experience – Rutgers University 

  • Projects: Cutting-edge research in the biological, physical, and social/ behavioral sciences, math, engineering, and exciting interdisciplinary areas under the guidance of carefully matched faculty mentors.
  • A robust professional development component, including GRE preparation, complements the research.
  • Participants also benefit from wellness workshops, social and recreational activities, and community engagement opportunities.

Mt. Hope Family Center

Student Internships & Positions

Health Equity Scholars Volunteer Opportunity

  • Volunteer opportunity that provides individuals with three to six months of substantive experience contributing to academic and professional learning.
  • Scholars will have the opportunity to strengthen skills in research, analysis, collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving to address complex social issues using intersectional approaches.  
  • May receive academic credit
  • In-person in Chicago, IL

Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP)

  • CAMP is a six-week commuter program
  • Rising freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
  • CAMP helps students build the knowledge base and academic skills necessary for success in a premedical program.

Positions with November Deadlines

HebeCell Laboratory Summer Internship

  • Seniors & new grads
  • Project: Lab organization and stem cell research
  • Application due Nov 22

Positions with December Deadlines

Research & Development Internship with Thermo Fisher Scientific 

  • Professional mentorship and leadership development
  • Responsibilities: collaborative work, analyzing data, writing technical reports, learning improvement methodologies for research projects
  • Onsite at various locations

Positions with January Deadlines

Department of Pediatrics Summer Internship

  • Undergraduate, graduate, and high school students.
  • Exposure to the field of pediatric medicine and knowledge about careers in medicine and research. 
  • Includes a stipend and mentorship opportunities.

Positions with February Deadlines

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research at the National Institute of Health:

  • Opportunities: Working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world of biomedical research, lectures held by distinguished NIH investigators, career/professional development workshops, and Summer Poster Day.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

  • Prep for Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. careers in biomedical research.
  • Individual research projects under graduate level mentors