NIH Summer Internship Program at NIEHS USA
The NIH Summer Internship Program offers a prestigious research internship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on experience in biomedical and biological sciences. This NIH summer internship is conducted at NIEHS, where interns work with leading scientists on real-world research projects while building strong research and career foundations.
Job Details:
- Program Name: NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP)
- Internship Type: Full-time research internship
- Location: NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
- Duration: Minimum 8 continuous weeks
- Internship Period: Between May and September
- Preferred Months: June and July (including last week of July)
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Window: Mid-November to Mid-February
- Stipend: Provided
About the NIEHS:
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIEHS is dedicated to understanding how environmental factors impact human health. Scientists at NIEHS actively mentor students and promote excellence in biomedical research, training, and scientific discovery through programs like the NIH summer internship. Explore more research internship offers.
Educational Requirements:
- Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a recognized institution
- Graduate students pursuing biomedical or biological sciences
- Students interested in research-based careers
- Applicants must be eligible to participate full-time during the internship period
Key Responsibilities of the Internship:
- Work on a mentored biomedical or biological research project
- Apply biochemical, molecular, and analytical techniques
- Participate in seminars and research workshops
- Present research findings during the end-of-summer poster session
- Collaborate with scientists and research teams at NIEHS
Skills Required:
- Strong interest in scientific research
- Basic understanding of biological or biomedical sciences
- Willingness to learn laboratory and analytical techniques
- Communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and in a research team
Benefits of the Internship:
- Prestigious NIH summer internship experience
- Hands-on research internship at NIEHS
- Exposure to advanced laboratory techniques
- Career development through seminars and mentoring
- Opportunity to present research at a scientific poster session
- Stipend support during the internship
