This is a highly competitive, paid internship funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), offering direct involvement in cutting-edge research at a major university medical center.
The JJ Vance Memorial Summer Internship is an eight-week paid program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, offering high school juniors a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge biological and computational science research. Interns work directly with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and staff at the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics (HIHG), gaining hands-on laboratory experience. The program emphasizes the scientific process, experimental design, data analysis, and critical thinking. Participants will contribute to active research projects, often focusing on genetics, genomics, and gene-related disease mechanisms, including disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and eye diseases. The internship culminates in a final oral presentation where students describe their summer research to faculty, staff, and peers, fostering valuable presentation and communication skills.
Interns report Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a mandatory one-hour lunch break. They engage in hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and collaborate with mentors on research projects.
This program is ideal for high school juniors with a strong academic record and demonstrated interest in biological and/or computational sciences who are eager to gain real-world research experience in a university setting.
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1501 NW 10th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
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