Harvard Stem Cell Institute

http://www.hsci.harvard.edu/education/internship

HSCI Internship Program (HIP) 2009

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Application Information
This program represents an exciting opportunity for undergraduates to gain hands-on experience in stem cell research while working in a Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) laboratory under the supervision of an experienced researcher.  Applicants must express a strong interest in stem cell biology, though previous lab experience is not required for consideration. Internships will be for a period of 10 weeks (or longer by agreement with the Mentor and Principal Investigator) during the summer of 2009.  Interns are expected to work full time in the host laboratory for the duration of the internship and will receive a stipend. After acceptance into the program, students will discuss specific project details with their Mentor.
The goal of this program is to provide undergraduate students with a research experience that they may otherwise not have and to expose them to different options within the scientific arena, through a stem cell seminar series, a career pathways presentation, and a weekly Stem Cell Companion Course. Interns will present their summer research findings at the HIP Symposium which will be open to all program participants. 
Eligibility
Any undergraduate who will not have graduated by June 2009 is eligible to apply. Foreign students are responsible for obtaining a valid student visa prior to the start of the program. Some background in biological science is essential. This should preferably include Harvard courses BS50 (freshmen) and BS52 and/or BS54 (sophomores, juniors) or their equivalent. Previous research lab experience is desirable but not essential.  
Students that have previously participated in the HSCI summer internship program and still meet the eligibility requirements may once again apply for a summer internship. However, please note that students may only repeat the program once. In addition, a new application must be submitted irrespective of previous participation.
Application Submission
The application deadline for the 2009 HIP Program has now passed.
Acceptance of student applicants into the program will be announced by email on April 6, 2009.