Applications due by April 6, 2025. See link below for application submission guidelines.

The Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research (IFH) Summer Research Internship Program is designed for undergraduate/graduate students interested in public health, biomedical or social science research. This program is a 10-week internship opportunity for qualified students who would like to gain hands-on, guided and practical experience on a project related to the interdisciplinary areas of research at IFH. While IFH represents a variety of research focuses, candidates interested in health disparities in diverse racial/ethnic populations are encouraged to apply.

Over the course of 10 weeks, you will:

• Gain hands-on research experience working on a research project led by a faculty mentor, meeting with mentors at least once per week
• Receive general mentorship and guidance from your faculty mentor about your research career
• Attend in-person seminars to network with peers and faculty at the Institute for Health in New Brunswick, NJ (not required, but encouraged)

Participation in this summer internship will begin the week of June 9 and culminate in a final presentation the week of August 11 based on the individual’s research project. Participants are welcome to take additional summer classes and/or hold other employment during the program period. The expected time commitment is a minimum of 20 hours per week. A stipend will be provided.

ELIGIBILITY

• Undergraduate or graduate students in the U.S. majoring in public health, biomedical, social sciences, social work, public policy, health economics, or a related field
• Ability to commit to 20+ hours per week from June 9-August 15

TO APPLY

Please click the link below to upload the following materials by April 6, 2025:

• Resume or CV
• 1-page cover letter outlining why you are interested in research and which research project you are most interested in pursuing (see flyer and application website for options)

APPLY HERE