National Institutes of Health
Conduct full-time biomedical, behavioral, social, translational, or clinical research with an NIH group.
NIH campuses, including Bethesda, Maryland
In person
12th grade, College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Graduate student, Medical student, Gap year / post-baccalaureate
Date not specified
Not specified
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026
External application
The NIH Summer Internship Program places eligible college, graduate, professional, and certain graduating high school students in full-time Intramural Research Program groups. Typical responsibilities: Work in a research group under a principal investigator and participate in NIH training and scientific-development activities.
Eligible graduating high school seniors, college students, graduate students, and professional students meeting the official enrollment rules.
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