Higher Education Programs and Partnerships
BUILD EXITO
BUILD EXITO is a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded initiative with the overarching goal of enhancing undergraduate training in biomedical research through increased diversity of students, increased integration of research and teaching, and enhanced integration of seamless pathways from community colleges and Pacific Rim Universities participating in the EXITO collaborative.
The program provides numerous benefits and supportive factors for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in research. EXITO is for any undergraduate student who has at least three years remaining until completing their degree in a biomedical or social science related field.
Contact exito@pdx.edu for more information.
After serving students at Portland State University and partner institutions for 10 years, BUILD EXITO is in its final year of grant funding. Consequently, we are no longer able to accept new students into our program. However, our BUILD EXITO team continues to support undergraduate research at PSU through other programs. We have established the Center for Internship, Mentoring, and Research (CIMR) to serve as a hub for undergraduate research training and internship programs. We encourage students to contact CIMR to explore ongoing opportunities at PSU.
Biomedical and Bioinformatics Research Internship and Training Experience (B-BRITE)
Undergraduate interns will immerse themselves in an 8-to-10-week research experience over the summer (June-August), working directly with established mentors in various fields of biomedical research, including, but not limited to, cancer biology, immunology, cell and developmental biology, computational biology, and biomedical engineering. Interns will attend weekly education sessions covering topics from cutting-edge technologies and choice of model system to career development. As a culminating experience, each intern will prepare and present their research at the final poster session to their peers and members of the Knight Cancer Institute (KCI) and wider OHSU community.
Program details:
- When: Summer (8-10 weeks)
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students
- Contact: cancerbiointern@ohsu.edu
Visit B-BRITE Summer Internship Program for more information.
Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Internship Program
The internships will provide paid, full-time summer internships in data science and biomedical informatics to college undergraduates to increase their skills with respect to data literacy and stewardship. The program’s goals are to provide exposure to data science and informatics with respect to best practices, impact of research on medicine and health, as well as possible career path for interns. In addition to the research project, each intern will participate in coursework, seminars and attend weekly Informatics Research Conferences. At the end of the summer, all interns will present their work in a mini symposium.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
- Contact: Andrea Ilg, ilgan@ohsu.edu
Visit the Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Internship site for more information.
Chemical Biology and Physiology Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CBP-SURP)
CPB-SURP is a 9-week summer internship designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on training in innovative research in the disciplines of chemical biology, biochemistry, structural biology and physiology, conducted at a leading academic health center in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A major goal of this program is to engage students in state-of-the-art techniques in biomedical discovery, leading to uncovering the fundamental mechanisms of health and disease. Interns will also participate in career development activities, which will provide students with the skills and knowledge to assess and plan their future careers in science.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed at least four semesters or six quarters of undergraduate study
- Contact: CPBdept@ohsu.edu
Community Outreach, Research and Engagement Internship Program
The OHSU Community Outreach, Research and Engagement (CORE) Internship Program allows undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to experience community engaged research and partnership in action.
CORE Interns work on a wide range of community research projects for local non-profit and government organizations. Projects use research best practices; data-driven decision-making; evidence-based approaches; program evaluation; and community assessments to advance public health issues confronting local communities. CORE Interns may also support OHSU investigator-led community-engaged research studies.
Program details:
- When: Every quarter
- Eligibility: Current undergraduate or graduate student majoring in the fields of science, public health, psychology or another related field
- Contact: coreinternship@ohsu.edu
Equity Research Program
The OHSU Equity Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for diverse undergraduate college students to spend eight weeks working on research projects alongside faculty, scientists and graduate students. Examples of past internship tracks include:
- Biomedical Sciences - Portland Alcohol Research Center, Oregon Hearing and Research Center, Knight Cancer Institute's Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center, Graduate Medical Studies
- Dental
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Public Health
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors
- Contact: studentdiversity@ohsu.edu
Fluorescence Molecular Imaging Internship Program
The Fluorescence Molecular Imaging Internship Program is hosted by the Gibbs Laboratory to provide hands-on science education to high school and college students interested in careers in scientific research. Interns learn a variety of wet bench laboratory skills such as cell culture, spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, macroscopic fluorescence imaging, immunostaining, organic synthesis, small molecule purification as well as antibody conjugation and purification strategies. Additionally, interns learn about data analysis and processing and can learn about programming, especially in the area of image analysis. Interns will also learn about experimental planning and troubleshooting as it relates to their research project.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: High school and college students
- Contact: gibbsinternship@ohsu.edu
Free Entry-level Health Care Career Training at OHSU
Follow your career path to OHSU with free health care job training and certification. Here’s how to participate:
- Choose a career pathway and submit an application when a link is available. Please only apply for one pathway.
- We will contact selected applicants within two months for an interview.
- If selected, you will take classes to learn the role and get certified. Classes last a few weeks to several months depending on the pathway.
- After completing training, apply for the job at OHSU as a priority candidate. If hired, we request you work in that role for at least one year.
Program details:
- When: Yearly
- Eligibility: Must have a high school diploma or be 18 or older
- Contact: buildingbridges@ohsu.edu
Visit OHSU's entry-level health care training site for more information.
Galbraith Lab Quantitative Biology / Biophysics (QBB) Internships
The Quantitative Biology / Biophysics Internship in the Galbraith Lab within the Spatial Systems Biology Group and the BME Department creates opportunities for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to participate in quantitative biology and biophysics research.
Past projects covered a wide range of quantitative biology and biophysics, including image analysis, -omic analysis, super-resolution microscopy, photophysics of dyes, immunohistochemistry, and basic molecular biology. In the summer of 2024, the projects focus on the A-Mazing Cell Races. Students will have the opportunity to use nanolithography to create cell-size mazes, image cells navigating the mazes, use machine learning to track cell movement, and develop a website to host results.
Interns meet with the PIs nearly daily; they are required to present weekly and are asked to read and analyze literature. In addition to seminars on campus, they are encouraged to view video cast seminars on websites such as iBiology and take online edX courses. All interns are required to keep detailed logbooks, verify reagents, back up data, and learn quantitative analysis. Interns are encouraged to take “scientific ownership” of their project and are asked to begin each week with a 2 min 2 slide presentation that describes 1) the “big picture” for the summer and 2) what part of the picture they were working on last week.
At the end of the internship program, interns are expected to present their work at the annual PacNoW meeting in Portland. PacNoW is the Pacific Northwest Quantitative Biology consortium that was co-founded by the Galbraith Lab at OHSU and the Applewhite and Ritz Labs at Reed. PacNoW is comprised of faculty from OHSU, Reed, Lewis & Clark, U of O, PSU, and OSU. An annual all-day symposium, which rotates between campuses, is held every year at the end of every summer. Quantitative biology students from all member institutions present their summer research.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: High school, undergrad and graduate students
- Contact: galbraithlab@ohsu.edu
Jump Start Research Training
Jump Start is designed for post-baccalaureate scholars to gain research experience and professional skills needed for acceptance to graduate school and to thrive in a professional research career.
This program is seeking individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in research (i.e. those who identify as minorities, have a disability, are from a rural environment, identify as LGBTQ+, are low income, are houseless, or are first generation college students). No previous research or lab experience required.
The program includes a stipend, and it goes for eight consecutive weeks from mid-June through mid-August. It is considered a full-time position with about 40 hours per week divided between the lab (30-35 hours) and professional skills sessions (5-10 hours).
Participants will be paired with a faculty mentor from OHSU Casey Eye Institute, and will receive training on conducting research, working in a lab, scientific writing, presenting a poster, and more.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Underrepresented post-baccalaureate scholars
- Contact: Mary Kelley, kelleyma@ohsu.edu
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is committed to supporting the success of students from racially underrepresented groups pursuing and earning a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). With support from the National Science Foundation and the Provost's Office at PSU, we provide mentorship, activities, events, and opportunities for students at Portland State University or from our local community colleges.
Our workshops and social events are open to all PSU students and LSAMP community college partners. However, to be eligible for any stipend-funded activities, students must be fully eligible to participate in LSAMP. To be LSAMP eligible, students must self-identify as a member of any of the following groups: Black/African American, Latino/Latine, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Native Alaskan, Pacific Islander; AND be a declared STEM major (excludes Psychology and Public Health majors, includes Architecture); AND is an undergraduate student who is a permanent resident or U.S. citizen.
Program details:
- When: Ongoing
- Eligibility: PSU students and LSAMP community college partners
- Contact: lsamp@pdx.edu
Murdock Undergraduate Collaborative Research Program
The program is designed for talented students in their junior year from Corban University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield University, Pacific University, University of Portland, Warner Pacific University, and Willamette University who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research, particularly those who are considering graduate school or an M.D./Ph.D. program.
Students participate in ongoing research projects with investigators at OHSU and are paid a stipend. Students who are already committed to a career involving only clinical practice, such as private practice physicians or dentists, are specifically discouraged from applying. Application deadline is mid-October.
Contact murdockscholars@ohsu.edu for more information.
Northwest Native American Center of Excellence
The Northwest Native American Center of Excellence is a collaboration between OHSU, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, and Portland State University working to comprehensively and sustainably address the health care needs of all people by increasing Native American voice in the U.S. health professions workforce. The Northwest Native American Center of Excellence does not offer shadowing opportunities and is not currently accepting volunteers.
Contact NativeHealth@ohsu.edu for more information.
NIH Summer Internship Program
This program is for college, graduate and professional students interested in exploring careers in research and healthcare. These are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Research groups are located on all NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD.
Summer interns work in a research groups directed by a Principal Investigator (PI). We offer research opportunities in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences with opportunities to explore basic, translational, and clinical research. Students interested in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, and other health-related fields are invited to apply. Summer interns may not work in administrative offices or outside of the NIH IRP.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: College students and students who recently graduated college
- Contact: oite@nih.gov
Occupational Health Sciences' Summer Student Research Awards
Occupational Health Sciences' Summer Student Research Awards are three-month paid summer internships designed to introduce undergraduate students to biomedical and occupational health research. To be eligible for an Institute funded award, students must be Oregon residents or attend college in Oregon. All undergraduate levels may apply.
The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences provides unique research opportunities across a range of basic and applied research areas. Whether studying molecules, cells, organ systems, non-human organisms, or gathering data in the community, student award winners will gain valuable experience conducting a specific project aligned with their host faculty member's research program.
OccHealthSci will not host an internship cohort in 2026. Check back in 2027.
Program details:
- When: June-August
- Eligibility: Oregon resident undergraduate students and undergraduate students attending an Oregon institution
- Contact: Benny Hendricks, hendricd@ohsu.edu
OHSU Innovation and Commercialization Internship
The OHSU Innovation and Commercialization internship program is an educational experience for individuals interested in technology transfer, business development, and/or patent law. Get real-world experience assisting with innovation development and the transition of technology from laboratory to market. Eligible interns can receive a monthly stipend and/or academic credit for program participation. Please note that this program is primarily remote/virtual, but interns in the Portland metro area may have the opportunity to attend some in-person meetings.
An average of 8 to 10 hours per week for at least six month's time. Intern performance will be assessed every three months. The program length may be extended for interns in good standing, per a formal review process.
Program details:
- When: Winter
- Eligibility: Must hold a bachelor's degree in life science, physical science, and/or engineering; be pursuing or have received a graduate-level degree in science, medicine, engineering, business, or law; and have an interest in intellectual property, technology transfer, and/or business development as a career goal
- Contact: Nicole Garrison, garrisni@ohsu.edu, techmgmt@ohsu.edu
Visit the Innovation and Commercialization Internship for more information.
OHSU Summer Administrative Internship Program
The OHSU Administrative Internship Program allows undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to experience the healthcare profession through an administrative lens. OHSU accepts interns to be placed in various healthcare departments across the organization.
In addition to the assigned project, interns will have the opportunity to experience day-to-day operations (e.g., daily readiness huddles, staff seminars and trainings, etc.), as well interact with patients, families and staff through rounds and other engagement experiences. To support intern growth, development and networking opportunities, weekly lunches with executive leadership will be provided, including an in-depth question and answer session.
Interns will receive a stipend to support housing and living expenses throughout the summer but are responsible for arranging and securing their own housing. They will also receive a pass valid for all Portland public transportation.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Recent graduate of or current enrollment at an accredited university pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree with junior or senior standing
- Contact: adminintern@ohsu.edu, OVV@ohsu.edu
Visit OHSU's Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare for more information.
On Track OHSU!
Created in 2013, On Track OHSU! is a statewide, equity-centered K–16 pathway initiative. The program is designed to support historically underserved students—particularly those from rural, low-income, and communities of color—on their journey toward careers in science, healthcare, and biomedical research.
At its core, On Track OHSU! works in deep partnership with Oregon schools and communities to dismantle barriers to access and success in STEM and health professions. The program provides longitudinal engagement beginning in middle school and extending through college, offering a continuum of opportunities that foster curiosity, build confidence, and cultivate a strong sense of belonging in science and healthcare settings.
Each school site (6 partner high schools & 11 feeder middle schools) is supported by a Community Manager and Student Success Facilitator—a culturally responsive staff member embedded within the school community who builds trust, coordinates programming, and provides holistic support to students and families.
With over a decade of community engagement and a proven track record of impact, On Track OHSU! exemplifies how academic institutions can partner with communities to transform educational trajectories and diversify the future healthcare and research workforce.
Program details:
- When: Year-round
- Eligibility:
- Middle school students at Harriet Tubman, Ockley Green, Faubion K-8, Vernon K-8, Parkrose, French Prairie, Valor, Warm Springs K-8, Brixner Jr. High, Chiloquin Jr. High, and Chiloquin Elem
- High School students atJefferson, Parkrose, Woodburn, Madras, Mazama and Chiloquin
- Post-secondary students from any undergraduate institution
- Contact: ontrack@ohsu.edu
Oregon AHEC Programs
Oregon AHEC is a partnership between OHSU and five regional centers. Please visit center websites for programs in your county.
Oregon AHEC Scholars
AHEC Scholars is a two-year national certificate program funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, designed to better prepare health professions students for future practice serving rural and urban underserved communities.
The program blends a didactic curriculum centered on eight core topic areas with community-based experiential learning at clinical practice sites throughout Oregon. We partner with colleges and universities around Oregon to recruit Scholars training to become doctors (MD & DO), physician assistants, occupational therapists, pharmacists, dentists, nurse practitioners and physical therapists. We aim to launch students into their careers with the most topical, leading-edge learning to bolster personal and professional success.
AHEC Scholars graduate with a more thorough understanding and appreciation of the complexities and rewards of working with rural and underserved populations.
Program details:
- Eligibility: Health Professions student in an Oregon based program
- Contact: Kate Hubbard, hubbarka@ohsu.edu
Oregon National Primate Research Center Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program
A limited number of fellowship awards ($4,000 each) are available each summer to support undergraduate students who will enter their junior or senior year of college following their summer apprenticeship. Fellows complete a project during their 8-week apprenticeship and present the results of their research at the culminating Summer Science Symposium. Updated project descriptions and application information are uploaded each September. Applications are due in late January each year.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Undergraduate sophomores or juniors at the time of application
- Contact: Kayla McDaniel, mcdankay@ohsu.edu
Visit the Oregon National Primate Research Center for more information.
ORION Undergraduate Internship Program
The Oregon Research and Innovation (ORION) Undergraduate Internship Program is an American Heart Association-funded initiative designed to train undergraduate research fellows in basic and translational research focused on the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease. The overall scientific goal of the ORION Program is to discover new pathways that represent safe and effective druggable targets to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction and stroke. The overall mentoring goal of the ORION Program is to train undergraduates in four key elements: a) diversity, equity and inclusion in teams; b) experimental premise and design; c) data and quantitative analysis; d) oral and written presentation of results.
The ORION Program is creating the future leaders of cardiovascular disease research. Positions are available in the cardiovascular research laboratories led by Drs. Monica Hinds, Owen McCarty, Sandra Rugonyi, Joe Aslan, Joseph Shatzel, and Karina Nakayama. Program includes a stipend of $6,000 to cover room and board and additional support to attend and present at a national conference. The program is open to rising juniors and seniors (undergraduate) and recent graduates.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Rising juniors and seniors in college and graduates
- Contact: BMEIntern@ohsu.edu
Pay it Forward Mentorship Program
Pay It Forward is a medical student-run mentorship program. The School of Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) and OASIS (Outreach, Advising, Support and Identity formation for Students) fund the program. The program aims to pair current medical students with undergraduate mentees from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to create a more equitable workforce, increase cultural competence, and reduce health disparities. Members of the Pay It Forward Student Interest Group will determine matches as identified by their application profile, interests, specialty of medicine, etc.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students pursuing medicine
- Contact: payitforward@ohsu.edu
PROPEL Postbac Research Training
The OHSU PROPEL is a research training program that provides support for recent college graduates for their transition into rigorous biomedical, research-focused doctoral degree programs (e.g., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D.).
In addition to a year-long sustained research experience, OHSU PROPEL scholars receive individualized competency-based professional and career skill development opportunities that allow for academic immersion through interactions with near-peer mentors (i.e., graduate students and postdoctoral fellows) and OHSU faculty.
Program details:
- When: Year long
- Eligibility: College graduate
- Contact: preptograd@ohsu.edu
Provost Scholar Program
This 8-week Provost Scholar Program funds two students each summer. Selected participants will receive a $4,000 stipend; travel reimbursement and housing costs may also be provided. Fellows complete a project during their 8-week apprenticeship and present the results of their research at the culminating Summer Science Symposium.
Eligible applicants will have completed at least 2 years in an accredited 4-year institution in the state of Oregon by the start date of the program. Applicants must come from a group that is recognized as historically underrepresented in the health and science professions (including African American/Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic/Latino).
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Undergraduate sophomores and juniors at an Oregon institution
- Contact: Kayla McDaniel, mcdankay@ohsu.edu
Rise Summer Academy
The RISE Summer Academy is a 17-day intensive program for American Indian/Alaskan Native students that provides in-depth training and Indigenous learning opportunities to prepare scholars for the medical school application process.
Summer Academy Focus:
- Cultural Engagement and Community Building
- Medical School Admissions and Application
- Supplemental Basic Science Refresher
- Medical Student Mentors
- MCAT Prep
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: American Indian or Alaska Native College students/graduates
- Contact: nativehealth@ohsu.edu
School of Dentistry Summer Research Internship
The OHSU School of Dentistry Research Internship Program provides interns with practical research experience in the fields of dental and oral health. This program is designed to support high school students, undergraduates, and those matriculating into the OHSU Dentistry program, offering them valuable opportunities to engage in research activities. Our goal is to establish clear pathways to careers in dental, oral, and craniofacial research, fostering the next generation of researchers in these critical areas.
Our high school and undergraduate summer research programs are directed by Dr. Kirsten Lampi and coordinated by Tippi Etzel with funding through the National Institutes of Health.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled as a student in high school or an undergraduate degree program or recent graduate from an undergraduate program
- 16 years or older
- Contact: etzelt@ohsu.edu or SODResearch@ohsu.edu
Visit the School of Dentistry Research Internship Program for more information.
STEMPrep-OHSU Internship Program
The STEMPrep-OHSU Internship Program is part of the national STEMPrep Project coordinated by the Distance Learning Center. Our collective mission is to provide longitudinal STEM experiences to talented trainees from underrepresented populations in STEM across their learning continuum. Students selected for the STEMPrep-OHSU Internship Program are enrolled in an 8- to 10-week basic science research internship wherein they conduct experiments and gain wet bench experience: Interns are matched with a basic science research laboratory and conduct a productive hypothesis-driven research project mentored by OHSU faculty, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students. Students engage in twice-weekly didactics with curriculum focused on basic science research fundamentals, cancer research, and graduate education/career path resources. They are additionally paired with a clinical mentor to explore the application of basic science research within the field of practiced medicine. The program culminates with an oral presentation of each student’s research project and a poster symposium.
Students are housed at Portland State University for the duration of the program and commute to OHSU via trolley. Weekend field trips to campus or state landmarks are provided for our interns to explore the joys of Oregon.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: Incoming high school juniors through college
- Contact: stokeske@ohsu.edu
Visit STEMPrep-OHSU Internship Program for more information.
Summit Dental Education Immersion
Summit is an intensive four-week residential immersion program designed to give you a true-to-life taste of the experience of attending dental school. It’s a unique opportunity to burnish your dental school application and understand what it takes to undergo the rigors of a DMD program.
You’ll learn from real dental school faculty, staff, and students. You’ll take real tests covering real dental program material. You’ll receive invaluable insight about how to approach your dental school application, your education, and your professional career from people who have been there.
On the final day of the program, you’ll receive a personalized assessment of your preparedness to enter dental school, and advice regarding your next steps.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: College students
- Contact: sodadmit@ohsu.edu
Visit the Summit Dental Education Immersion site for more information.
Tilikum Summer Health Experience
The Tilikum Summer Health Experience is a free 5-week hybrid summer enrichment program specifically designed for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) freshman and sophomore college students. Through a combination of virtual learning and in-person experiences, students will receive academic training, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to the health professions, all while staying connected to their cultural identity
Tilikum is hosted at Portland State University (PSU) in partnership with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence (NNACoE), and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
The Tilikum Summer Health Experience is part of the AAMC’s Minority Serving Institutions Pathway Initiative (MSIPI). MSIPI offers students aspiring to pursue careers in health professions a unique opportunity to engage in tailored programming at either a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI) or a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Program details:
- When: Summer (5 weeks)
- Eligibility: AI/AN College Freshman/Sophomore or students interested in working with Indigenous Communities
- Contact: NNACoE Bridge Pathway Manager, barlowe@ohsu.edu
Visit the Tilikum Summer Health Experience site for more information.
Undergraduate Observership in Ophthalmology
This Undergraduate Observership is a week-long clinical shadowing experience designed to expose underrepresented students to the practice of ophthalmology and related eye care specialties. Students will also receive professional networking, collaboration and mentorship to help them pursue careers in medicine.
This program is available to undergraduate students from underrepresented minorities in medicine, and who have demonstrated an interest in the medical field as a career.
Program details:
- When: Ongoing
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students
- Contact: Kate Stout, stoutk@ohsu.edu
Visit the Undergraduate Observership site for more information.
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Summer Internship Program
Held every summer, the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides opportunities for a diverse group of Oregon high school or early college students to gain experience in the disability field, develop transferable skills, and learn about various career paths in health care. Interns will receive training on disability justice, advocacy and career options. Interns will participate in professional development sessions and tours at OHSU labs, clinics, and facilities.
Interns will participate approximately 24 hours per week in a project at one of the Institute on Development and Disability centers, gaining knowledge in research, clinical care, information dissemination, or community programs. Interns also have an opportunity to network with other interns, as well as OHSU staff and faculty. At the end of the internship, interns present their summer experience to their cohort, internship supervisors and IDD faculty and staff.
This internship is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in health care, with an emphasis on disability.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: High school and undergraduate students (preferably freshman/sophomore if in college) at least 16 years of age
- Contact: Rachel Benson, bensonra@ohsu.edu
Vollum/NGP Undergraduate Summer Research Program
Talented young scientists from around the United States and overseas are selected through a competitive application process. Students are partnered with labs where they pursue independent research in molecular, cellular, and behavioral neuroscience. In addition to working in the lab, students attend regular classes on the principles of modern neuroscience and receive valuable mentoring on applying to graduate school and pursuing careers in science.
Interested applicants can check out participating laboratories by clicking on the Neuroscience Research tab to browse research topics that are available. The program runs for 8 weeks from mid-June to mid-August. A stipend and housing are provided as well as a limited moving reimbursement. International applicants must be enrolled in a US institution prior to the start of the summer program
Program is currently not running due to funding, please check back in one year.
Program details:
- When: Summer
- Eligibility: College students
- Contact: ngp@ohsu.edu
Visit the Vollum/NGP Undergraduate Summer Research Program site for more information.