The Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) Internship Program (HIP) provides undergraduate students with a focused and challenging summer research experience in a cutting-edge stem cell science laboratory. Interns are exposed to different professional options within the scientific arena through a stem cell seminar series, a career pathways presentation, and a weekly stem cell companion course. Students present their summer research findings, both orally and in poster format, at the HIP Symposium—a requirement of all program participants.
Benefit:
A stipend of $4,500.00 will be provided, and this is intended to cover transportation and housing costs related to participation in this program. Students, especially international students with J-1 visa requirements, will require evidence of greater personal financial resources to support their time at Harvard. On-campus housing will likely be available at a cost to the participant of approximately $3,500.00. Kitchen facilities are NOT available during the summer. Participants may secure private housing (e.g., sublets) on their own. Meal plans are not available for HIP participants.
Requirement:
- This is an UNDERGRADUATE internship program open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who express a strong interest in stem cell biology.
- Candidates must be enrolled in a program in the natural sciences.
- Applicants may be from Harvard or any college or university across the United States and internationally.
- Harvard University will sponsor the visas for international students who are selected for this program.
Required Document (Pdf):
- A copy of your academic transcript (unofficial version is acceptable),
- A resume or curriculum vitae,
- Two letters of reference, containing the referee's signature, at least one from a faculty member or former teacher familiar with your academic achievements and potential (referees will receive a link so that they may directly upload the letter),
- A personal statement of up to 750 words offering us a glimpse of who you are beyond your academic achievements, and what your aspirations may be, and how a summer in a Harvard stem cell lab will help you reach your goals. Additionally, how do the traits of resiliency, tenacity and openness to experience figure in your life? Tell us your story - use the statement to differentiate yourself from the other outstanding applicants!
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Ineligibility:
Applications will not be considered from those who have, or will receive, their baccalaureate degrees by December, 2019, or are currently in high school or graduate/medical school. Exceptions are made for international students enrolled, directly from high school, in one of the first five years of a six-or-seven-year medical program. Students who have previously participated in the HSCI summer internship program are also ineligible to reapply to the program.
Ineligibility:
Applications will not be considered from those who have, or will receive, their baccalaureate degrees by December, 2019, or are currently in high school or graduate/medical school. Exceptions are made for international students enrolled, directly from high school, in one of the first five years of a six-or-seven-year medical program. Students who have previously participated in the HSCI summer internship program are also ineligible to reapply to the program.
How to Apply:
THE APPLICATION CYCLE FOR HIP 2019 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON HERE IN DECEMBER, 2018, WITH A DEADLINE OF EARLY FEBRUARY, 2019. The decisions of the Application Review Committee will be announced, via email, in late February/early March, 2019. The program will begin on Monday, June 10, 2019.
Deadline:
Early February 2019
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