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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP) is a research run by National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Who can join
- Not posted
- Status
- Not stated
- Season
- Summer
- Cost
- Paid
About the program
NIH's Summer Internship Program places students in labs across the NIH Intramural Research Program. This page is from the National Human Genome Research Institute's description of the trans-NIH program.
Interns do biomedical research alongside NIH scientists, attend the NIH Summer Seminar Series, and present at Summer Research Program Poster Day.
Key facts
- Run by
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Where
- Nationwide
- Who can join
- Not postedNIH institute pages state different minimum ages for high school applicants (17 on one, 18 on another). Check the current NIH page before applying.
- Commitment
- Not posted
- Applications
- Not postedDeadline: On or about February 15th (date unconfirmed; check official page)
- Cost
- Paid; monthly stipend based on educational level. Students arrange their own travel and housing.
- To apply
- Online application
- Good fit for
- Pre-Med, Biology and Environmental Science
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP) details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC Museum Disease Detective CampSummer program · Government or courts | Atlanta, GA | 16 and up | 1 week | Summer |
| City and County of San Francisco San Francisco Youth CommissionClub or organization · Government or courts | San Francisco, CA | Ages 12 to 23 | 1-year term, historically beginning in August | Annual application and interview process run by Youth Commission staff (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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| Active Minds Chapter (High School)Club or organization | Nationwide | Not posted | Not posted | School year |
Pre-Med opportunitiesBiology and Environmental Science opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)?
National Institutes of Health (NIH) does not post an age rule on the page we read. NIH institute pages state different minimum ages for high school applicants (17 on one, 18 on another). Check the current NIH page before applying.
When does National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP) take applications?
Deadline: On or about February 15th (date unconfirmed; check official page).
What do you need to apply?
Online application.
Sources and method
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