BRI Undergraduate Research Summer Internship Program 2019
Application Submission Deadline: Mon, January 14, 2019 at 12 pm

The internship programs hosted by the Brigham Research Institute provides undergraduate students with a focused and challenging summer research experience in a cutting-edge science laboratory.

Interns will have the opportunity to obtain a research training experience in a laboratory or research setting at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. There is a $2,500 stipend to assist with accommodation and other expenses for the summer.

 

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:

Applications Close: January 14, 2019
Decisions Announced: early to mid February 2019
Program Dates for Internship:  June 3, 2019 – August 9, 2019

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Applicants must demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a PhD, MD or MD-PhD.
  • Applicants must currently be enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • Applicants must be a US citizen or non-citizen national with a permanent residence visa.
  • Previous research experience in a biological laboratory is desirable, but not required.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • A resume or curriculum vitae.
  • A copy of your transcripts to date.
  • A personal statement describing in <500 words:
    • Your educational and professional goals.
    • How participation in the BRI Summer Internship Program will assist in meeting your goals.
    • Your qualifications and reasons for wishing to participate in this program.
  • Two letters of recommendation and the contact information of two references.
  • The names of the top three researchers you would most like to work with.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Prepare and submit this online application. The application cannot be saved in the portal. Please prepare all materials before submitting.

Request your supporting materials and confirm they are to be received by our office by January 14, 2019:

  • An official copy of your transcript from your current undergraduate institution (If you have been at your current institution less than one year, please submit a transcript from your prior institution.)
    • eTranscripts may be submitted in the online application form or emailed to BWHBRI@partners.org
    • Paper transcripts may be mailed to:
Brigham Research Institute
One Brigham Circle, 3rd Floor
1620 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02120
  • Two letters of recommendation (you must make these requests) must be sent by the letter writer to BWHBRI@partners.org or may be mailed to the address listed above.

To see a list of available host labs click here.

Applications accepted from 11/19/2018 12PM to 01/14/2019 11PM.