Internships, Research Opportunities, and Similar Programs
NOTE: Law-related internship information and opportunities provided by IUB's Department of Political Science may be accessed by clicking HERE.
NOTE: Internships offered by the Washington Center may be accessed by clicking HERE.
California
American Civil Liberties Union - Summer Internships / Volunteer Programs (law)
- Both intern and volunteer positions available in a variety of fields/disciplines.
Santa Clara University - Successful Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program (law)
- Four-week law orientation program for undergraduate students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession.
Stanford University - Summer Research Program
- Geared towards students who want to enter PhD programs in the biomedical sciences
UC Berkeley - Public Policy Internship Listing (law)
- Listed through UCB's career placement office.
UC Davis Department of Pathology Hugh Edmonson Research Internship
UC Santa Cruz Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF)
Connecticut
University of Connecticut Medical and Dental Preparatory Program
- Program for students from groups underrepresented in the medical and dental professions.
University of Connecticut Summer Research Fellowship Program
- Targeted toward students from groups underrepresented in the medical field
- Program for students interested in careers in medicine, dental medicine, or biomedical research
Yale Biomedical Science Training and Enrichment Program (BioSTEP)
- Targeted toward students from groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences
Florida
Georgia
Georgia Tech / Emory University - Research Experience for Undergrads
- Program allows students to integrate engineering and molecular and cell biology
Illinois
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
- Pipeline programs to prepare and inspire talented high school and college students to pursue careers in medicine and health-related research
Rhine, Ernest & Vargo Student Center Summer Internships
- Gives students a chance to learn more about the law in practical form (law).
- Law firm located in Mount Carmel, IL
- Very little additional information given on website about internship; students are asked to contact the firm to apply
Indiana
- A global leader in challenge education and recreational therapy that offers unsurpassed experiences and opportunities in a wide range of positions.
Indiana University School of Medicine
- Indiana University School of Medicine offers many excellent research and internship programs for high school, pre-medical, and medical students.
IU Bloomington Career Development Center - Internships
- The IU Bloomington Career Development Center provides a variety of services including listing internships that are available.
Clarian Health Summer Student Research Program
Indiana Department of Correction (law)
- Offers various internships
IU Bloomington - Biology Undergraduate Education Program
Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates
Research Experience for Undergraduates in Molecular Biology and Genetics
Governor's Office Internship Program (law)
Indiana Youth Institute Internships
Legal Aid Society (law)
- Notre Dame Legal Aid Clinic Contact Information:
c/o Deborah M. Cerullo, SSND
725 Howard Street
South Bend, IN 46617
Phone: (219) 631-8557 - Serving the needs of the poor to area residents
- Such clinics frequently need volunteers to help with services, even if they are not legally trained
- Website does not describe any such internships, but contacting the coordinator could open opportunities
- Offers volunteer and unpaid intern opportunities
- Can work as an animal care volunteer
Iowa
University of Iowa Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
University of Iowa Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research Program
- Program for students interested in combined MD/PhD training and interested in becoming a physician scientist
Maine
Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program
Maryland
Johns Hopkins University Institute in Anatomy for Undergraduates
National Cancer Institute Training Opportunities for Students
National Institute of Health Student Training Opportunities
National Institute on Drug Abuse Summer Research Training Programs
Michigan
University of Michigan Biological Station Research Experience for Undergraduates
University of Michigan Health Management and Policy Enrichment Program
- Internship program for students who are concerned with eliminating health disparities
Minnesota
Mayo Clinic - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
University of Minnesota Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Many programs are listed. Check for eligibility requirements.
Missouri
Washington University Biomedical Research Apprenticeship Program (BioMed RAP)
- The BioMed Rap program is a summer program for exceptional students intersted in pursuing biomedical research careers.
New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Summer Programs
- Various programs available, including summer clinical internships
New York
Cornell University Gateways to the Laboratory Program
Cornell University Travelers Summer Research Fellowship
Cornell University School of Continuing Studies and Summer Programs: Summer Prelaw Program (law)- Includes taking a law class (Socratic method) and a selective internship at a law firm or in the legal department of a corporation, government agency, or nonprofit organization
Mount Sinai School of Medicine -Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
- Targeted towards students interested in an MD PhD program
New York University Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
- Targeted toward students who are interested in pursuing research careers as Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates.
Syracuse University Health Policy and Law (law)
- Six credit traveling course studying issues in health policy and law in London, Amsterdam and Geneva
University of Rochester - Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
Yeshiva University - Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Summer Undergraduate Research Program
- Program provides research experience in the areas of cancer biology, neuroscience, plant biology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, macromolecular structure or bioinformatics.
North Carolina
Duke University Mechanisms of Behavior
Ohio
Metro Health Program - Chester Summer Scholars Program
- Open only to residents of Ohio or students attending an Ohio college or university
Miami University Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Chemistry
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh Summer Premedical Enrichment Program
Wistar Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
- Summer research fellowships in biomedical research for undergraduates
Carnegie Mellon University - Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Rhode Island
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Oceanography (SURFO)
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Summer Science Academy
Texas
Baylor University - Summer Medical and Research Training Program (SMART)
University of Texas Summer Research Program for Undergraduates
Virginia
University of Virginia Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (UVA SMDEP)
- An enrichment program that provides the opportunity for students from underrepresented groups to get exposure to clinical and research environments
Washington
Pacific Lutheran University Summer Research Programs Resource
University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials Joint Graduate/Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin - Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program
District of Columbia
Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program (law)
- Internships in public policy and non-profit leadership
Georgetown Law Criminal Justice Clinic (law)
- (Link provided on this site did not connect properly to Georgetown page.)
- Site says no prior course work is provided since extensive training is provided
- "Interview clients and witnesses, photograph and diagram crime scenes, serve subpoenas discuss case law and theories applicable to you cases."
National Criminal Justice Association Undergraduate Internships (law)
Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (law)
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provides and promotes quality legal representation to indigent adults and children facing a loss of liberty in the District of Columbia and thereby protects society’s interest in the fair administration of justice.
The Washington Center (law)
The Washington Leadership Program (law)
- Sponsored by the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
- Consider a semester where you can continue to receive IU academic credit, live with IU students and take two courses taught by an IU SPEA professor while interning in one of the most exciting cities in the country, Washington, DC. You will have the opportunity to intern in a variety of interesting and challenging assignments in executive branch agencies, congressional offices, non-governmental, environmental and health organizations.
US Department of Justice Summer Law Intern Program (law)
Multi-State Programs
Committee on Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) (law, med)
- This program seeks to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue academic careers. The Summer Research Opportunities Program helps prepare undergraduate students for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities.
Idealist.org: national listings of volunteer and internship positions.
National Institute of Health Student Training Opportunities
National Institute on Drug Abuse Summer Research Training Programs
National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Pipeline, Profession & Practice Community-Based Dental Education Program
Students.gov (law)
- "Student gateway to the US Government"
- Provides listing of internship opportunities
Voices for America's Children Internships
International Opportunities
Child Family Health International
- Offers health related service-learning programs abroad
International Service Learning
- Provides international health opportunities








