The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute is accepting applications for summer interns as part of its undergraduate clinical and translational research program, which provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to work with Indiana CTSI mentors on projects designed to increase their awareness of and interest in translational research.
The program is geared toward students who are keenly interested in research. However, in addition to conducting research, program activities will include training and workshops focused on developing skills in public speaking, writing, presentation preparation, how to deal with personal issues in postgraduate training and academic environments, research ethics, interviewing and more.
Summer interns will receive a $3,200 research stipend—half of which is disbursed mid-project, with the remainder disbursed upon successful completion of the project and submission of all research products. Interns are expected to work at least 40 hours per week during the program, which runs from June 1, 2017, to July 31, 2017, and they are required to present a poster at the IUPUI Student Summer Symposium. Interns may also be required to attend professional development sessions, as determined by the program director.
Summer interns must:
- Be undergraduate first-year students (currently completing their second semester), sophomores, juniors or seniors
- Be enrolled full-time at any Indiana University campus or the University of Notre Dame
- Be pursuing their first undergraduate degree
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Be majoring in any health- and life sciences-related discipline
- Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Program benefits include opportunities to:
- Work with faculty mentors
- Expand career development in biomedical and life science areas
- Receive access to the IUPUI campus and its resources
- Earn $3,200 stipend for participation
- Have housing provided (Notre Dame students)
Application deadlines:
- March 10, 2017 – University of Notre Dame students
- April 3, 2017 – Indiana University students
To find more information and apply, visit the IUPUI Center for Research and Learning’s website.
