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NIH Summer Internship Program (high school)

National Institutes of Health
94days left to apply
Deadline January 26, 2027

How to apply

Apply in the NIH Application Center with coursework, CV, personal statement and 2 references. Contacting PIs directly helps.

Apply on training.nih.gov ↗

The details

Who can apply
Seniors, US citizens or permanent residents, 18 by Sep 30, 2027 (17-year-olds must live within 40 miles of a campus).
Program dates
Flexible within May 10 – Aug 31, 2027
Cost
Free (no housing)
Stipend
Stipend by education level
Format
Commuter
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