National Institutes of Health

The High School Summer Internship Program invites students to participate in the Intramural Research Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This summer opportunity is open to 11th or 12th graders with a keen interest in healthcare and research.

Successful applicants will work in the NIH Intramural Research Program. The positions are full-time and involve research groups in various locations with the main NIH campus situated in Bethesda, Maryland.

A Principal Investigator oversees each research group, and students will be placed in one of these to work as a researcher. Projects are centered on behavioral, biomedical, and social sciences, so they can suit attendees with a range of interests, including computer science, biology, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, and more.

Every intern will benefit from access to career and education advice, well-being instruction, and professional development programs. Underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply, and all students must be aged 17 or older. Funding is provided by NIH to support each intern.