Audience
Student
The NIH Summer Internship Program offers a full-time, immersive research experience within the world-renowned Intramural Research Program (IRP) at the National Institutes of Health.
🧬 What You’ll Do
Summer interns join a research group led by a Principal Investigator (PI) at one of the NIH’s Institutes or Centers. Research groups span all NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD.
Interns gain hands-on experience in areas such as:
- Biomedical, behavioral, or social sciences
- Basic, translational, or clinical research
- Fields including biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, math, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, and more
🌟 What You’ll Gain
Participants have access to:
- Professional development programs centered on key competencies for success in science, healthcare, and research
- Educational and career programming
- A comprehensive well-being and resilience program
- Signature events including the Graduate & Professional School Fair (July) and Summer Poster Day (early August), where interns present their research to the NIH community
📅 Important Dates
- Application Opens: December 8, 2025 (by 9:00 AM ET)
- Application Closes: February 18, 2026 (12:00 PM ET)
- Reference Letter Deadline: February 25, 2026 (12:00 PM ET)
An application webinar will be held on December 10, 2025, 4-5PM EST. Follow this link to register.
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