NYU School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Opportunity Description:
As a member of the summer 2022 class, you will join approximately 30 students working in our exciting academic medical environment at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health. When you are accepted into the program, you are matched with a laboratory of interest in your preferred research area. Placement ultimately depends on the availability of mentors and the appropriateness of a lab for a summer intern.
In a typical week, you spend most of your time conducting hands-on research under your research mentor’s direction in his or her lab. You also participate in weekly “Conversations with a Scientist/Physician” lunch sessions, journal clubs, and a series of Wednesday seminars followed by dinner at a local restaurant. There are also optional social activities, such as movie nights, museum tours, plays, concerts, and more. At the end of the summer, you have the opportunity to present your research at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium. Opens in a new tab, also known as LANS. You also give a poster presentation to the NYU Langone research community. You are encouraged to stay connected with your fellow students and mentoring faculty by joining the NYU Summer Undergraduate Research Program LinkedIn group.
Accepted students receive a $4,000 payment, free housing, and reimbursement for round-trip travel expenses. You arrange for your own food and other living expenses.
Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program application is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applications are welcome from mature, well-qualified undergraduates who have completed their sophomore or junior year of college. To qualify, you should have completed at least one full semester of bench laboratory research.
Summer research interns are selected on the basis of research experience; academic record; and letters of recommendation from faculty advisors, research supervisors, or both. It is very important that you demonstrate your commitment to a career in biomedical research.
Commitment to the program on a full-time basis for the duration of the internship is expected. If you cannot commit for the full duration of the program, please do not apply.
Application Process:
The program is very competitive. Each application is reviewed carefully and students who show a sincere interest in research are selected. This means students who have pursued opportunities to conduct research are chosen. Although the amount of research experience that is necessary to be considered is not specified, competitive applicants have independent work experience in a laboratory.
Notifications of the admissions committee’s decision are sent in mid-March. There will be a short waiting list, and wait-listed applicants are notified later in March or early April if a spot becomes available.