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Table of Contents
Information about Internships.......................................... 4
How to use this guide....................................................... 5
Internship List
Section I: Programs for College
Students..........................................................6-14
Section II: Programs for UC Berkeley
Students.........................................................15-17
Section III: Programs for Recent College
Graduates....................................................18-19
Section IV: Programs for Graduate
Students............................................................20
Additional Resources.......................................................21
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This guide consists of a collection of pre-health internships that do not require U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency.
Some programs are limited to San Francisco Bay Area students but most are open to students across the nation. Please note
that more opportunities may exist. This list was compiled using information taken directly from program websites, by
contacting individual programs, supportive allies and staff who shared eligibility information, and information shared by
other undocumented pre-health students who completed these internships in the past.
About Pre-Health Dreamers
Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD) is a network for undocumented immigrant youth pursuing careers in health and science. As a
rapidly growing, nationwide network of students, educators, and allies, PHD’s mission is to support undocumented pre-health
students through serving as a community to offer peer support and professional development, a resource of unprecedented
knowledge on related career pathways, and an advocate for increased access to health careers and health care for the
undocumented community. Because there is little information available to undocumented youth who would like to pursue
careers in the health-sciences, PHD helps meets a great need in the community by supporting the health and science leaders
of tomorrow. PHD is a program of Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC), which is a fiscally-sponsored project of
Community Initiatives. For more information please visit us at www.phdreamers.org.
About the Author
Fabiola Gutierrez is a third year student at UC Berkeley where she is studying Psychology and Integrative Biology and has
lived in the Bay Area most of her life. Fabiola is a New American Scholar. Among her goals are to attend medical school and
become a Physician. Though initially an aspiring Pediatrician, through internships and volunteering she has learned of so
many different fields within the medical world that she is open to continuing to explore different specialties. As a future
doctor, Fabiola is committed to working with underserved communities, including monolingual Spanish speaking patients.
Fabiola wants to ensure that language and cultural differences do not act as barriers to accessing quality healthcare,
especially preventative care. One of Fabiola's goals when working on this internship list is to make information more readily
accessible so that all students can take advantage of these wonderful, and often life-changing, opportunities.
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What is an internship?
An internship is a temporary position for students that
take place in a business, organization, or academic
setting. Individuals apply for internships in fields that
they consider pursuing their future careers in. They are
a great opportunity to increase your network, gain
valuable skills, and experience a typical day in that
career. Internships commonly take place over the
summer but they can last up to a semester. Interns
typically engage in a research project designed to allow
them to gain both experience and insight into a field of
interest. Pre-health internships often include
coursework, shadowing opportunities with healthcare
workers, and informational workshops, in addition to a
research component.
Are internships paid?
Some internships are paid and some are not. Unpaid
internships may sometimes be completed for college
credit. Internship stipends range in amount and usually
depend on the duration of the program.
Why not just apply to a regular job?
Sometimes students shy away from internships because
they would rather work at a regular job and save up
money. However, there exist many paid internships.
Though some are unpaid there are many other benefits
to participating in these programs including building a
network that can lead to employment in the future,
receiving mentorship from experienced professionals,
and gaining valuable insights into your field of interest.
Often, individuals will seek letters of recommendation
for health professional schools from their volunteer or
internship programs to strengthen their applications and
demonstrate their experience and interest in the field.
What does the internship application
process typically consist of?
The application process typically consist of submitting a
personal statement explaining why you are interested in
the particular program and any applicable previous
experience, letters of recommendation, and transcripts.
Based on the submitted written application, the top
candidates are usually then invited for an interview, and
then finalists are chosen.
What if I have no previous internship
experience?
Although some internship programs may prefer
candidates with certain skills or previous experiences,
many are created to give students the opportunity to
gain new knowledge and experiences that may otherwise
not be available to them. The selection committee is
often interested in students who show intellectual
curiosity, enthusiasm about the field, and academic
potential.
What if my GPA is not that high?
Most internship applications have minimum GPA
requirements –if you meet this requirement, you should
definitely apply! If your GPA is below threshold, some
programs will still allow you to apply if your GPA falls
close to their requirement. However it is important to
focus on your grades before engaging in extracurricular
activities if your grades are low. Internship programs
have GPA requirements to ensure that participants are
on track to attend health professional or graduate school
and fulfill their career goals. In addition, selection
committees often take a holistic approach to evaluating
applicants and take various factors into consideration
such as personal challenges/obstacles, the applicant’s
background, and letters of recommendation in addition
to academic performance.
Is an internship just like taking another
class?
No, internships are much more hands-on. Although some
internships do have a didactics portion, these workshops
tend to be directly related to issues or information
relevant to a particular field. For example, for pre-med
internships, didactics may consist of how to write a
personal statement for medical school applications, an
MCAT prep course, or even an opportunity to talk to
medical school admission officers.
How is an internship different than an
externship?
An externship is often an opportunity to shadow a
professional in a specific field. They are usually for a
shorter period of time than internships and are
completed during winter or spring break. This guide
does not contain a list of externships but theses can
usually be found by contacting the career center at your
school.
What if I have further questions or know of
additional opportunities?
For further information, you can contact the career
center at your school, student pre-health organizations
on your campus, or other people that have completed
internships in the past. If you know about any internship
that you or someone you know has completed and is
open to undocumented students please email us at
phdreamers@gmail.com.
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Eligibility and deadlines for internships greatly vary. We recommend reading through the entire guide to search for
internships that interest you and look up each program website individually for up-to-date information as
eligibility and deadlines as are subject to change.
Each program listed below has the following information:
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Description: Brief description of the internship
Location: Where the internship will take place
 Eligibility: Requirements to be able to apply to the program; please note that for many programs
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you DO NOT need to reside where the location of the internship will take place. As long as you
meet the eligibility requirements, any student can apply. If you are unsure, contact the program
individually.
Legal Req.: If there are any specific requirements such as possessing a Social Security Number,
work authorization, an Individual Tax Payer Number (ITIN), received Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA), or other have AB540 status in California, we have indicated this
information here.
Duration: The length of the internship program.
Stipend: Stipend amount if any.
Please pay close attention to all of the application criteria and eligibility requirements to ensure you are eligible for
the program and submit the application on time!
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I:
January Deadlines
Due:
Student Clinical Opportunities for
Premedical Experience (SCOPE)
beagooddoctor.org/scope/programinformation
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SCOPE serves as a learning experience through
immersing members in the ER environment. The
primary goal of the program is to improve
efficiency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. In
order to fulfill the goals outlined in SCOPE's
Mission Statement, all interns and interpreters are
trained to assist ER physicians by tracking labs
and imaging, stay attuned to patients' needs, assist
with the paperwork that accompanies each
patient, attend comfort rounds, and interpret
Spanish or Vietnamese if qualified.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Any student who is interested in medicine and is
over the age of eighteen is eligible to apply,
especially if they are fluent in speaking Spanish or
Vietnamese, have an interest in Directorship, or
have Web Design skills.
A minimum of 4 quarters (full year) of
commitment is required; however, members have
been known to stay for up to 5 years. The first
two quarters need be continuous.
SCOPE is able to offer a paid internship for
executive leaders who are eligible for work-study
at Stanford University. In some cases, they are
able to offer academic credit through Stanford
University
January 10th by 11:59PM (Early deadline) or
January 24th 2014 by 11:59PM (Regular Deadline)
UCSD Summer Undergraduate Research
Fellowship (SURF)
pharmacology.ucsd.edu/other/surf.html
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The Janelia Farm Research Campus gives
undergraduate students the opportunity to
experience research during the summer. Previous
scholars have worked on a range of projects in
Janelia labs, including helping to identify the
neurons that control feeding behavior in fruit
flies, designing better labeling molecules for use
with sophisticated microscopy, recording from
salamander retinal ganglion cells to learn about
the motion tracking system, and developing
computer programs for automated image analysis.
Janelia Farm Research Campus, Virginia, United
States
Any student who is enrolled in an undergraduate
program may apply. Seniors are eligible to apply
only if they are not committed to or planning to
enroll in a graduate program in the upcoming
academic year.
International students are eligible and visas will be
supported.
10 weeks (June to August)
$4,500. All living expenses including housing, the
program covers food and travel to and from
Janelia Farm. Students spend the summer living
together in two interconnected townhouses
The Pharmacology Department at the UCSD
School of Medicine offers a research-training
program specifically for students who are
interested in a career in basic research and who
are seriously considering Ph.D. training in the
basic bio-medical sciences. The SURF program is
an intensive academy-modeled on graduate school
life. Participants gain research experience with a
faculty mentor’s research project, attend a GRE
preparation course, attend a graduate course
preparation luncheon, and present research at
Closing Ceremony.
University of California, San Diego School of
Medicine
College sophomores and juniors
8 weeks (Mid-June—August 15, 2014)
$3,000 and campus housing is provided
January 25, 2014
Health Career Connection (HCC)
www.healthcareers.org
Description:
Janelia Undergraduate Scholars
www.janelia.org/student-programs/undergraduate-program
Description:
located in the housing village on campus and are
able to dine on-campus throughout their stay.
Jan. 15, 2014 at 2 p.m. ET
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HCC offers ten-week, full-time summer internship
placements in Hospitals, Clinics, Health Plans,
Policy-based Agencies, Health Advocacy, Medical
Groups, Public Health Departments, Community
Health Organizations, Foundations and Consulting
Firms. Interns work with senior and program
managers to understand the organization’s
strategy and operations, work on important
projects, develop valuable professional networks,
and attend events. Through HCC's internship
sponsors, they place qualified candidates in leading
California (San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los
Angeles/San Diego, San Joaquin Valley), New
England, New York, and New Jersey healthcare and
public health organizations.
Varies
Undergraduate and recent college graduates.
10 weeks (Sunday, May 25 - Saturday, August 2,
2014)
$3,000 - $4,000
Friday, January 31, 2014 at 4:59pm Pacific
Standard/West Coast Time (Extended to Feb 11,
2014)
Maternal Child Health Careers/Research
Initiatives for Student Enhancement Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP)
www.kennedykrieger.org/professional-training/professionaltraining-programs/rise-programs/mchc-rise-up
Description:
The MCHC/RISE-UP Program provides
opportunities for enhanced public health training
to eliminate health disparities and promote health
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equity. Through this program, university partners
from across the nation will offer learning
opportunities for students. This program's
ultimate goal is to promote a more diversified and
equal health system by introducing highly
qualified undergraduate students from
underrepresented groups to the field of public
health.
From one of the following three MCHC/RISE-UP
training sites, the student selects one that is
closest to their permanent residence: (1) Kennedy
Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University in
Baltimore, MD or (2) University of South
Dakota/Sanford School of Medicine Center for
Disabilities in Sioux Falls, SD or (3) University of
Southern California University Center for
Excellence in Developmental Disabilities/California
State University, Los Angeles in CA.
Juniors and seniors with a GPA 2.5 or better on a
4.0 scale; and students who received their
baccalaureate degree within 12 months of
MCHC/RISE-UP program orientation which is held
on May 26, 2014.
Must have work authorization and a SSN.
10-weeks (May 26, 2014 - August 1, 2014)
A $3,500 stipend is provided to all program
participants. Housing and round-trip travel for
out-of-state students are also available.
January 31, 2014
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
Undergraduate Immunology Summer
Program
www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/immunology/prospective/SummerPro
g.html
Description:
Greenlining Internship Program
greenlining.org/leadership-academy/programs/internshipprogram/
Description:
Location:
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The Internship program offers part-time paid
positions to college and graduate students. Interns
work on research-related projects.
Berkeley, California
Student at a local Bay Area college who can
commit to working 10-20 hours per week. Workstudy students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send resume and cover letter to
academy@greenlining.org.
One semester
Unspecified.
Fall and Spring semester
Location:
Eligibility:
February Deadlines
Johns Hopkins Summer Internship
Program (SIP)
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/graduateprograms/sip.cfm
Description:
Location:
Legal Req.:
SIP provides experience in research laboratories to
students of diverse backgrounds, including
underrepresented minority students, students
from economically disadvantaged and underserved
backgrounds and students with disabilities. The
purpose of this exposure to biomedical and/or
public health research is to encourage students to
consider careers in science, medicine and public
health.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Institutions (JHMI) in
Baltimore, Maryland
Must have completed at least one year of college.
Must have work authorization and a SSN.
10 weeks (Sunday, May 25 - August 2, 2014)
Minimum stipend of $3,000 is provided. Also,
housing is provided near the undergraduate
campus, and the University has a shuttle service
that provides transportation between the Johns
Hopkins Medicine Institutions (JHMI) and the
undergraduate campus.
February 1, 2014
Legal Req.
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
This internship program incorporates laboratory
research, faculty lectures, and workshops led by
current graduate students. Students will be
matched with a Harvard Immunology Graduate
Program faculty member to participate in the
ongoing research of the laboratory. At the end of
the summer, students will present their research
at a poster session for their peers and the
students and faculty of the Immunology Graduate
Program. Also, weekly lectures by various program
faculty will expose students to the areas of current
research in immunology, emphasizing the
contribution of the immune system to both the
cause and treatment of many human diseases.
Current PhD students in the Immunology
Program serve as teaching assistants for the
course. TAs will give lectures providing a basic
immunology overview to assist students’
understanding of their summer research project
and expose them to the diverse topics
encompassed by immunology. TAs will also
explain common immunological laboratory
techniques. Finally, TAs will be available to answer
questions about the PhD process – from applying
to graduate school to life as a full-time student
researcher.
Harvard Medical School
Students will be chosen based on undergraduate
background, interest in studying life sciences at the
graduate level, and letters of reference. Preference
will be given to students in their sophomore or
junior year. Students from colleges where
immunology is not taught, where undergraduate
research opportunities are not abundant, and from
underrepresented minority groups are especially
encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the
US, with at least one year of undergraduate study
remaining.
10 weeks (June 3 - August 7, 2014)
Students receive a stipend. Amount unspecified.
Please note program is unable to assist with travel
and housing arrangements.
February 1, 2014
The Center for RNA Biology
Undergraduate Research Program
rna.osu.edu/undergraduate-program
Description:
RNA is a messenger that carries information from
genes to proteins. It is a regulator of gene
expression, it holds genes for many viruses and it
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can be an enzyme as well. RNA research spans
biology, medicine, agriculture, mathematics,
physics, and chemistry. Ohio State’s Center for
RNA Biology houses the single largest group of
RNA experts in the country – more than 200
faculty, staff, students, and postdocs. The center’s
mission is to advance life sciences research and
education at the university by building on existing
strengths in RNA biology, developing synergies
through interdisciplinary initiatives and outreach,
attracting and retaining outstanding faculty, and
bringing the best students to the university.
Participants work with faculty member from
center, earn 2 semester credits for graduate
school and participate in weekly science talks and
journal clubs.
Ohio State University
3.5 or better G.P.A. Interest in pursuing a PhD in
RNA biology. College students in junior or senior
standing.
9 weeks
$3,000
February 10, 2014
CUNY Summer Undergraduate Research
Program (C-SURP)
www.cuny.edu/research/sr/csurp.html
Description:
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The program offers a hands-on research
experience and is open to students interested in
key research areas in the biological, chemical and
physical sciences and in engineering. These areas
may include chemistry, energy technologies,
environmental science, nanoscience, neuroscience,
photonics, physics and structural biology among
others. In accordance with their expressed
scientific interests, successful applicants will be
matched with a faculty mentor at one of CUNY's
eleven senior colleges.
New York City, New York
All undergraduates completing their sophomore or
junior year at any CUNY (City University of New
York) two-year or four-year college or any fouryear accredited college in the USA may apply.
Ten weeks (June 2 – August 8, 2014)
$3,500 and monthly unlimited New York City
Transit MetroCards to assist with transportation
costs. Also, the program aims to promote a sense
of community among C-SURP scholars and
encourages participants to take advantage of free
University housing.
February 14, 2014
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.
Duration:
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Pre-Health Undergraduate Program
accelerate.ucsf.edu/training/pup
Description:
SHARP Summer HIV/AIDS Research
Program
sharpinternship.org
Description:
SHARP (Summer HIV/AIDS Research Program) is
an innovative 12-week summer
mentored internship and learning experience
designed to inspire students from
underrepresented communities to pursue further
studies and careers in public health-oriented
clinical, socio-behavioral, and community-focused
research. Our researchers are investigating a
broad array of topics and strategies including
mapping HIV infections and risk behaviors in San
Francisco, assessing the reach and impact of HIV
programs in diverse communities, and testing new
prevention strategies such as vaccines and
expanded HIV testing.
San Francisco
All candidates must be currently enrolled in an
undergraduate or certificate program. This includes
students who will graduate at the end of the
Spring 2014 semester, but not those who have
graduated at the time of their application.
Graduate students are also not eligible for this
program. Individuals from communities typically
underrepresented in the field of research are
strongly encouraged to apply. This includes African
Americans, Latinos and Latinas, persons of
indigenous descent (including Native Americans,
and natives of Alaska, Hawaii, and the US Pacific
Islands), persons with disabilities, persons from
disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals who
identify as transgender, lesbian, gay, or bisexual
(LGBT).
Ideal candidates are interested in conducting
research that addresses health disparities as part of
their career, interested in HIV and populations at
risk, and connected to the community they want to
conduct research with.
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in
the U.S.
June 2nd through August 22nd.
SHARP is a paid internship program; participating
scholars will receive a stipend of approximately
$11/hour. Most scholars work 40 hours a week,
but exceptions can be made for students in
summer school or working a second job. Support
for local transportation within San Francisco is
available.
February 21, 2014
Location:
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University of California, San Francisco Clinical and
Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Training
Program offers a summer clinical research training
program for up to 15-20 undergraduate students,
who are planning to attend dental, medical,
nursing, pharmacy or physical therapy professional
schools after graduation, and who have an interest
in a career in clinical research. Students will be
paired with a UCSF professional student who is
enrolled in the Designing Clinical Research (DCR)
course. The purpose of the course is to train
students to evaluate the medical literature, to
design clinical and translational research studies,
and to encourage long-term collaborations
between UCSF and undergraduate students. In
addition to the DCR course, PUP consists of a 1week pre-course program, that includes didactics,
approaches to reviewing the literature, and
sessions to allow the student to know themselves
and their UCSF partners better.
University of California, San Francisco
Currently enrolled third and fourth year (first and
second year may apply) pre-dental, medical,
nursing, physical therapy or pharmacy students
and students from other disciplines at accredited
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four-year universities. Students should be juniors
or seniors in the Fall Quarter/Semester
immediately preceding application period. First
and second year students may apply but
upperclassmen will be given priority. GPA of 3.0
and higher with strong writing and quantitative
(math) skills. Students may apply if GPA is less
than 3.50 but a description about the applicant's
strengths must be included in the Candidate Essay.
Commitment to attend all classes at UCSF in July
and August 2014 and complete all reading and
written assignments, and participate in small
groups. Vacation time or time off may not be
taken during orientation or throughout the DCR
course. Students from all diverse backgrounds
including underrepresented minorities are
encouraged to apply.
July 28 - August 27, 2014
$1,500; Cost of tuition and textbook provided
February 23, 2014
Short Term Educational Experiences for
Research in Environmental Health for
Undergraduates (STEER)
steer.berkeley.edu/
Description:
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STEER is a summer internship in the Division of
Environmental Health Sciences within the School
of Public Health where interns work alongside a
research faculty mentor to learn about
environmental health and how this may affect
human health.
University of California, Berkeley School of Public
Health
This program is available to all undergraduate
students, including graduating seniors, at all
universities.
Students approved for DACA are eligible to apply.
9 weeks (Monday, June 16th through Friday,
August 15th). Interns work 40 hours per week.
Interns are paid for 40 hours per week for 9
weeks. The pay scale depends on who is accepted
into the program and if anyone is a current
University of California employee. Interns can
expect to be paid no less than $12.50 per hour.
February 28, 2014
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Bertha Wolf - Rosenthal Foundation Fund
for Community Service
www.libertyhill.org/Page.aspx?pid=301
Description:
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to young people, ages 18-25, to help cover basic
living costs (e.g., rent, food, utilities,
transportation and childcare) while they work at a
nonprofit organization anywhere in California
during the entire calendar year.
California
Ages 18-25
One year
$5,000
Please Check back in mid-March 2014.
UCLA Premedical/Predental Enrichment
Program
www.medstudent.ucla.edu/offices/aeo/prep.cfm
William Randolph Hearst Endowed
Fellowship for Minority Students
www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofitphilanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and
Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers
the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship.
The fellowship, which is based on academic
excellence and need, is open to both
undergraduate and graduate students of color.
The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI in
the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute.
Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a
diverse group of students to issues and challenges
affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit
organizations, and other actors in the social
sector. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow
undertakes research, writing, logistical, and
Established by two private donors, the Bertha
Wolf-Rosenthal Foundation Fund for Community
Service Stipend awards several stipends per year
March Deadlines
Description:
Description:
administrative support for PSI’s leadership
initiatives, public programs, convenings, and
communications so that each can contribute to
the good society at home and abroad.
Washington DC
Candidates for this fellowship are highly motivated,
current, non-graduating graduate or undergraduate
students from underrepresented communities of
color. Each candidate should have an excellent
academic record and also have the following: (1)
Demonstrated interest or experience in nonprofit
organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector;
(2) Excellent research and writing skills; and (3)
Demonstrated financial need.
Students approved for DACA are eligible to apply.
Summer interns are full time.
$4,000 awarded to Summer interns. All travel and
housing costs must be covered by the student.
February 28, 2014. Internship also available for Fall
and Spring semester.
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UCLA PREP is designed to provide pre-medical
and pre-dental students from disadvantaged
backgrounds with a means of strengthening their
ability and readiness to study medicine or
dentistry. As a result of full participation in UCLA
PREP, participants should have enhanced their
chances of being accepted to medical or dental
school and succeeding once there.
University of California, Los Angeles
Students must be from a disadvantaged
background or medically underserved community.
They must have one year of biology or chemistry
completed by the time the program begins.
Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 science GPA
for freshmen or sophomores or a minimum 2.8
science GPA for juniors and above.
7 weeks
Students who must relocate to participate in the
program may be eligible for a stipend depending
on availability of funds. There is no cost for
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participation. Also, note that PREP does not offer
credit and students are responsible for their
housing, transportation, and living expenses.
March 1, 2014
Undergraduate Research Training
Program (UCRTP)
cdrewudcrt.org/education_training.aspx?page=undergrad_overvie
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The Undergraduate Cancer Research Training
Program (UCRTP) is a 12-week summer internship
hosted by the Center to Eliminate Cancer Health
Disparities at Charles Drew University (CDU), in
partnership with the Jonsson Comprehensive
Cancer Center at UCLA. It is designed for 10*
outstanding minority and underrepresented
undergraduate students who are contemplating a
career in biomedical-related sciences and working
with underserved communities. An individualized
program is developed for each undergraduate
participant, who will work with a faculty Principal
Investigator or his/her associates.
At either a CDU or UCLA laboratory students will
conduct research alongside a designated mentor
on cancer research projects. The goal of the
UCRTP is to ensure that each undergraduate
student acquires the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes to become a proficient cancer
researcher. Upon completion of the program, each
undergraduate trainee will have developed a
research paper based on the findings of the
ancillary project to be given to his or her lead
mentor for evaluation and feedback. Students will
then have the opportunity present their findings
at a professional research conference or
symposium.
CDU or UCLA Laboratory in California
Must: be low income or underrepresented minority
(African American, Mexican American/Chicano,
Hispanic American/Latino, Native American, Asian
Pacific Islander, Native Alaskan or Native
Hawaiian); be an undergraduate freshman,
sophomore, or junior have a minimum 3.0 GPA;
and have completed college-level general biology
and introductory chemistry.
12 weeks in the summer
$4,000
March 1, 2014
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
Duration:
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Due:
Inside UCSF
apply.ucsf.edu/graduate/apply/insideucsf/2013
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Due:
Location:
ASPIRE is designed to prepare and support premedical students who want to pursue a career in
medicine and have a desire to advocate for
underserved communities. Students will be
exposed to a comprehensive curriculum that
integrates academic/science lectures, shadowing
opportunities, professional development
skills/tools, and a community service project that
advances health equity.
Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of
Annual outreach program for college students who
are interested in pursuing advanced degrees and
careers in science and the health professions. The
program is designed to give students an in-depth
introduction to a specific health science career
path, a chance to meet current students at UCSF
and become inspired about their future career
possibilities.
University of California, San Francisco
Current undergraduate or post-bac students
April 25-26, 2014
Unpaid but UCSF will cover the cost of meals,
materials, and travel for all participants, as well as
accommodations for those without BART or
CalTrain access.
March 3, 2014, rolling applications
Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student
Academy at City of Hope National Medical
Center
www.cityofhope.org/summer-student-academy
Description:
Loyola Academic Summer Program
Integrating Resources for Excellence
(ASPIRE)
stritch.luc.edu/admission/applying-to-stritch/summerenrichment-program
Description:
Medicine (SSOM)
Must be an AMCAS applicant for the 2015
Entering Class (CANNOT be in the application
cycle for the 2014 Entering Class). Must take the
MCAT by June 7, 2014.
DACA eligible applicants can apply.
5 weeks Sunday, June 8 - Friday, July 11, 2014
$1200. Because Loyola is a commuter campus,
students will be housed at a nearby university.
Housing costs are covered by Loyola. Participants
will also receive a Loyola meal card to help defray
the cost of lunch expenses. Additional meals may
be provided during the course of the program.
All other meals are at the participant’s expense.
Lab coats, books, and educational supplies are
provided at no cost.
March 3, 2014
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
City of Hope's Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer
Student Academy gives curious and hardworking
students the opportunity to learn about science by
actually doing it. Worldrenowned physicians and scientists serve as
mentors who guide students in their research,
while helping them develop their critical thinking
skills. Weekly seminars allow students to present
research findings to their peers, a good primer for
what graduate and postdoctoral students do.
There are workshops covering topics such as
creating posters for research talks, biomedical
ethics and other important subjects. Students
interact with their peers and their research
mentors on a continual basis, fostering valuable
relationships for the future.
City of Hope (located in Duarte, CA)
Applicants must be undergraduate college students
or high school students who will be at least 16
years of age by the time the internship begins.
Must provide proof of medical insurance.
Can have DACA or must fill out a W-9 form using
an ITIN number for the internship; SSN is not
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Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
needed.
10 weeks (Start dates range from the end of May
to the end of June, and the 10 weeks must be
completed by the end of July or August).
$4,000
March 14, 2014
Location:
Eligibility:
Occupational Health Internship Program
(OHIP)
aoec.org/ohip
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
OHIP interns have played a vital role in some of
the most exciting worker health and safety
movements across the country. Teams of two
students are placed with a union or worker
organization to work on a project to investigate
job-related health and safety problems among
workers, often of new immigrant groups,
employed in an under-served or a high hazard
job. At the end of the project, teams provide a
“give back” product to the workers and their
“host” union or worker organization, present their
summer project at a NIOSH national
videoconference and produce a final report.
Commitment is full-time, including possible
evenings or weekends.
OHIP is housed within the Association of
Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC)
and has training sites in the San Francisco Bay
Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Boston,
New York City, Seattle, and more.
Students enrolled in an accredited college or
university who will have completed at least two
years of college (i.e. completed sophomore year) by
the summer of 2014 are eligible to apply. Also
open to students enrolled in graduate programs
and recent college graduates. Recent graduates
cannot be out of school for more than six months
prior to the start of OHIP (i.e. students are not
eligible if they graduated prior to December of
2013).
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
individuals or undocumented individuals are
eligible to apply for the OHIP program. If
accepted into the program, DACA students will
have to provide an unexpired Employee
Authorization Document (EAD) prior to
participating in the program.
UC Davis Department of Surgery PreMedical Surgical Internship & Mentorship
www.premedsurgery.org/application
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
9 weeks (June 16-August 15, 2014)
$4,000 for undergraduates and $5,200 for
graduate students
March 14, 2014
REACH Internship [Asian Health Services]
www.asianhealthservices.org/handler.php?p=careers-internship
Description:
Legal Req.:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
Real-world Exposure and Advocacy in Community
Health (REACH) is a paid summer internship
program off red by Asian Health Services (AHS)
for those who are interested in pursuing a career
in public health or health-related fields. Through
direct clinical experience, community health
advocacy activities, and self-directed projects,
REACH will expose interns to the dynamic
environment of a community health center so that
they can gain a better understanding of how
health care is delivered to an underserved
population.
Oakland, CA
Upper-level college students and graduates who are
considering careers in medicine, public health,
community health advocacy, and any allied health
profession are encouraged to apply. Candidates
should also exhibit a strong interest in working
with the Asian underserved, have basic knowledge
of Asian health issues, and have experience in basic
data analysis and research. Fluency in an Asian
language is required, with priority for Cantonese,
Mandarin, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Korean.
Must have work authorization and SSN.
9 weeks (June 16th - August 15th, 2014)
$2,500
March 17, 2014
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
This is a unique and rigorous experience that
exposes participants to the field of surgery by
immersing them in a professional medical
environment. Program components are designed
to introduce the academic and clinical activities
typically experienced by physicians and medical
students. This competitive program is intended for
individuals who have demonstrated their interest
in pursuing a career as a physician.
University of California, Davis
This program is open to all individuals who plan to
attend medical school. Any pre-med students,
regardless of school of attendance or
academic/education level who can demonstrate
their maturity, ability to follow directions, aptitude
to learn, desire to be mentored, and interest in
discovering their future in medicine may apply. To
be considered for the limited spots in the program,
one must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.
The selection committee performs a comprehensive
assessment of the applicant weighing letters of
recommendation, community service, and other
factors in addition to academic performance when
making its decision.
U.S. citizenship not required but it is preferred
that you have a valid SSN for the background
check. If you do not have a SSN, this may
disqualify you but the program advises you to
speak personally with their administrative staff at
info@premedsurgery.org.
4 months. Must complete at least one hospital
shift per week.
Unpaid
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 11:59 PM PST for the
Summer cycle. There are three cycles available for
application throughout the year.
April Deadlines
Future Physician Leaders
fpl.ucr.edu
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Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
The Future Physician Leaders (FPL) program is a
community-based collaborative effort started in
2009. There are three components to the Future
Physician Leaders program. The
didactic component consists of lectures,
workshops, and group discussions throughout the
year and concentrated in the summer. The
community service and leadership component
aims to expose students to the virtues of service
and actively engage them in leadership roles that
improve healthcare access and community health.
The third physician shadowing component
provides 20 students from each program site to
shadow different physicians at different healthcare
settings for four hours, one day a week, for six
weeks during the summer.
Currently have three program location sites:
Coachella Valley, Riverside- San Bernardino, and a
new location in Temecula. You may only apply to
one program site.
Anyone interested in becoming a physician leader
and serving his or her community is welcome to
apply. The program is intended for students that
are from the Coachella Valley or Riverside- San
Bernardino region. Applicants must have a
permanent address in these areas to be eligible to
participate. The only other requirement to
participate is commitment. There is limited
availability for participation.
June 23, 2014 -August 4, 2014; Orientation on June
18 & 19.
Unspecified.
April 13, 2014
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
William Randolph Hearst Endowed
Fellowship for Minority Students
www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofitphilanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst
Description:
DREAM Summer
www.dreamresourcecenter.org/dream-summer.html
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
UCLA Labor Center’s Dream Resource Center, in
partnership with the United We Dream Network,
developed Dream Summer, the first national
internship for DREAM Act student leaders across
the country. Interns are placed with social-justice
and labor organizations where they gained
invaluable experience and leadership skills.
Candidates must apply for an internship in the
current state/city/region they live in. See
application for available locations.
All DREAM Act leaders are invited to apply.
10 weeks (mid June-August)
Dream Summer interns will be provided assistance
in applying for a $5,000 scholarship at the end of
the internship during the closing retreat.
April 2014 (Check back for 2014 deadline.)
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
Duration:
July Deadlines
Mentoring in Medicine and Science (MIMS)
Healthy Ambassador Program
www.mimscience.org/programs/healthy-ambassador-program
Description:
The purpose of the Healthy Ambassador Program
is to promote leadership development and tiered
mentorship by raising awareness about health
inequities that disproportionately affect
disadvantaged communities. Ambassadors will be
trained and educated through a series of monthly
workshops on anatomy and the prevention,
treatment and physiology of various illnesses, learn
about public health and community health issues,
receive and practice public speaking, health
education, and leadership skills while educating K12 students on diseases and illnesses during the
workshops at school sites, receive peer-to-peer
mentorship and health professional mentorship,
and participate in professional and career
development workshops (networking skills,
communication skills, graduate school paths, etc.)
Bay Area
Recent college graduates, college and high school
students
8 months (September-April)
Unpaid
July 2013 (Check back for 2014 deadline)
Stipend:
Due:
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and
Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers
the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship.
The fellowship, which is based on academic
excellence and need, is open to both
undergraduate and graduate students of color.
The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI in
the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute.
Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a
diverse group of students to issues and challenges
affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit
organizations, and other actors in the social
sector. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow
undertakes research, writing, logistical, and
administrative support for PSI’s leadership
initiatives, public programs, convenings, and
communications so that each can contribute to
the good society at home and abroad.
Washington DC
Candidates for this fellowship are highly motivated,
current, non-graduating graduate or undergraduate
students from underrepresented communities of
color. Each candidate should have an excellent
academic record and also have the following: (1)
Demonstrated interest or experience in nonprofit
organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector;
(2) Excellent research and writing skills; and (3)
Demonstrated financial need.
Students approved for DACA can apply.
The student must be able to work as an intern for
12-15 weeks in the Washington, DC, office of the
Aspen Institute during the academic semester in
which the fellowship is awarded.
$2,000 awarded Fall interns. All travel and housing
costs must be covered by the student.
July 2014 for Fall 2014 internship. Internship also
available for Spring and Summer semesters.
October Deadlines
Center for Race and Gender
Undergraduate Research Grants
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Section II: Programs for UC Berkeley Students
crg.berkeley.edu/content/undergraduate-grants-program
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
The Center for Race and Gender (CRG) at the
University of California, Berkeley, announces the
availability of grants for research or creative
projects that address issues of race and gender.
Topics should be consonant with CRG’s mandate
to support critical student research on race,
gender, and their intersections in a wide variety of
social, cultural, and institutional contexts,
especially on the Berkeley campus and its
neighboring communities, but also in California,
the nation, or the world. Projects may be oriented
toward academic research or may approach race
and gender issues from the perspectives of the
media, fine arts, and performing arts. Applications
are particularly sought from students majoring in
areas where race and gender issues have not
previously been of major concern, such as Public
Health, Education, Economics, Business,
Journalism, Political Science, and Environmental
Science, as well as areas where they have been
more central.
University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley undergraduates not graduating at the
end of that semester
Up to 6 months
$100 - $1,000. Funds may be used for direct costs
related to the proposed project, such as travel to
archival or ethnographic research sites; supplies
and services; equipment rental; or token payments
for research subjects. Funds may not be used for
equipment purchase, personal stipend, living
expenses, conference attendance, or educational
travel. Grant payments will be in the form of
reimbursements for expenses.
October 2014*** for the Fall Semester. Also
available in Spring Semester.
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
UCSF/Kaiser Permanente Undergraduate
Research Internship (URI)
obgyn.ucsf.edu/education/whuri/index.aspx
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
November Deadlines
Legal Req.:
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship
for Minority Students
www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadershipinitiatives/hearst
Description:
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and
Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers
the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship.
The fellowship, which is based on academic
excellence and need, is open to both
undergraduate and graduate students of color.
The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI in
the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute.
Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a
diverse group of students to issues and challenges
affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit
organizations, and other actors in the social
sector. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow
undertakes research, writing, logistical, and
administrative support for PSI’s leadership
initiatives, public programs, convenings, and
communications so that each can contribute to
the good society at home and abroad.
Washington DC
Candidates for this fellowship are highly motivated,
current, non-graduating graduate or undergraduate
students from underrepresented communities of
color. Each candidate should have an excellent
academic record and also have the following: (1)
Demonstrated interest or experience in nonprofit
organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector;
(2) Excellent research and writing skills; and (3)
Demonstrated financial need.
Students approved for DACA can apply.
The student must be able to work as an intern for
12-15 weeks in the Washington, DC, office of the
Aspen Institute during the academic semester in
which the fellowship is awarded.
$2,000 awarded Fall and Spring interns. All travel
and housing costs must be covered by the student.
November 2014 for Spring 2015 internship.
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
The University of California at San Francisco
with Kaiser Permanente, Northern California will
offer summer research internships in women's
health, pediatrics, family and community medicine,
and internal medicine. There will also be clinical
shadowing at UCSF and Kaiser Oakland and some
didactics.
University of California, San Francisco and
Oakland Kaiser
UC Berkeley undergraduate students who are
planning to attend medical school after graduation,
and who have an interest in women's health,
pediatrics, or primary care. Students have to be
enrolled in the fall of 2014 at UC Berkeley as an
undergraduate. Seniors graduating in spring of
2014 are not eligible to apply.
U.S. citizenship not required but must have work
authorization and a SSN.
8 weeks (June 2- July 25, 2014)
$2,500
January 10, 2014 by 5 PM
Marco Antonio Firebaugh Scholars
Program
research.berkeley.edu/otheropps/firebaugh.html
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
The Firebaugh Scholars Program is designed to
prepare select Berkeley undergraduates who are
interested in graduate study in a Ph.D. program.
Scholars will spend the academic year developing
writing and research skills while planning the
research project that they will conduct during the
summer under the direction of their faculty
mentor.
University of California, Berkeley
Must be a UC Berkeley student with junior
standing by January 2014 and at least 12 units have
been completed at UC Berkeley. Must have a GPA
of at least 2.8 by January 2014.
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Legal Req.:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
Must have filled out the AB540 Affidavit.
Spring 2014-Spring 2015
Varies
February 1, 2013 (Check for 2014 deadline)
(SURF L&S)
surf.berkeley.edu/surf-ls
Description:
Q3B-Biotech Undergraduate Internship
Program
qb3.berkeley.edu/qb3/intern.cfm#faqs
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
The California Institute for Quantitative
Biosciences (Q3B) partners with local biotech
companies to offer full-time, hands-on internships
to UC Berkeley Undergraduates for summer 2014
through the Q3B-Berkeley Undergraduate Biotech
Internship Program. QB3-Berkeley seeks top
applicants for internship positions at Bay Area
biotech companies. Accepted students will spend
approximately 10 weeks learning laboratory
techniques and contributing to specific state-ofthe-art interdisciplinary research projects. Interns
become paid, full-time employees of the company
for the duration of their internship.
San Francisco Bay Area Bio Tech Companies
Registered as an undergraduate student at UC
Berkeley. Has an overall GPA of at least 3.2;
undergraduate course experience in biology,
chemistry and classroom lab experience required.
Declared a major and interested in exploring
careers in the biotechnology industry. Committed
to full-time summer employment, returning to UC
Berkeley for normal course of study (i.e. fall
semester) Consent that application materials,
including transcripts, will be reviewed by program
staff and potential employers. Transfer students
must put in one semester of coursework at UC
Berkeley before applying to the program.
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in
the United States.
May-June through August; 10 weeks
Interns will become paid, full-time employees of
the company for the duration of their internship.
February 14, 2014
Location:
Eligibility:
Notes:
Duration:
Stipend:
Haas Scholars Program
hsp.berkeley.edu
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
The program seeks to enhance interaction among
the peer group of undergraduate researchers
through faculty seminars, professional
development workshops, and by students
organizing and putting on an Undergraduate
Research Symposium where they will also present
their research.
University of California, Berkeley
Must be a UC Berkeley graduating senior with a
Berkeley GPA of 3.450 or above, and must be
eligible to receive need-based financial aid. AB
540 students are welcomed to apply.
Summer 2014 – Spring 2015
Up to $12,600
February 24, 2014 (Monday) at 4 PM PST
Summer Undergraduate Research
Fellowship Letters and Science program
Due:
SURF L&S is designed to allow Berkeley
undergraduates in the College of Letters and
Science to spend the summer doingconcentrated
research in preparation for a senior thesis or
another major capstone research project. SURF
fellows also have the opportunity to make a
research presentation or present a poster at the
SURF conference on August 25-26, 2014. In
addition, SURF L&S fellows in the social sciences
and humanities have an opportunity to publish in
the SURF conference proceedings of the Berkeley
Undergraduate Journal.
University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley students in the College of Letters and
Science who in March 2014 will be in at least their
5th semester (at least 1st at UCB if a transfer
student) and will graduate Fall 2014 or later. Must
have at least a 3.0 GPA. Must have a well written
and reasoned proposal for independent research in
the Summer of 2014 which will culminate in a
senior thesis or other capstone research project
that will be evaluated, preferably for a letter grade
rather than P/NP, in a course. Additionally, student
must have the full support and guidance of a
regular Berkeley faculty member (professor or
lecturer) who can guide them for the duration of
their project. Students carrying out independent
research in UCSF labs may apply if they can
submit proof of the commitment of a UC Berkeley
faculty member who will sponsor their senior
thesis sponsor or its equivalent following their
SURF summer.
AB 540 students are able to apply to SURF L&S,
but it is easiest for SURF to process the student’s
award if they have applied for the Berkeley
Undergraduate Dream Act Scholarship. SURF/Rose
Hills is limited to US citizens.
8 weeks. (Your eight SURF weeks do not have to
be contiguous. The SURF 2014 summer runs from
May 19th through August 22nd).
Fellows will receive a $3,750 summer stipend.
SURF L&S Fellows receive an additional $500
when they complete projects as scheduled.
Students with need-based financial aid may be
eligible for additional funds.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 (If research proposal
involves Human Subjects). Friday, March 7, 2014
(If research proposal does not involve Human
Subjects).
Biology Fellows Program (BFP)
bsp.berkeley.edu/BFP
Description:
The Biology Fellows Program (BFP) is a semesterlong program open to all UC Berkeley students
that provides financial support for students doing
research, as well as seminars and professional
development workshops on biological researchrelated topics. BFP provides stipends for research
opportunities in the biological sciences for
undergraduates whose financial need would make
such work difficult on an unpaid basis. The
program seeks to increase the number of students
from underrepresented groups and women doing
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Location:
Eligibility:
Legal req.:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
research. However, all qualified undergraduates
are encouraged to apply and will be considered
equally.
University of California, Berkeley
Open to all UC Berkeley undergraduate students.
SSN
One semester (January-May)
$4,000
Available each Semester. Due March 2014 for
Summer 2014 semester. Due November 2014 for
Spring 2015 semester. Due July 2015 for Fall 2015
semester.
Stipend:
Due:
$100 - $1,000. Funds may be used for direct costs
related to the proposed project, such as travel to
archival or ethnographic research sites; supplies
and services; equipment rental; or token payments
for research subjects. Funds may not be used for
equipment purchase, personal stipend, living
expenses, conference attendance, or educational
travel. Grant payments will be in the form of
reimbursements for expenses.
March 3, 2014 by 3pm for the Spring semester.
The Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate
Prize
research.berkeley.edu/stronach
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
The Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate Prize
supports intellectual and creative pursuits that
heighten awareness of issues of social
consciousness and the public good. The award
gives bright, ambitious students the opportunity
to extend and reflect upon their undergraduate
work at Berkeley by undertaking a special project
after their graduation.
University of California, Berkeley
The Prize is open to UC Berkeley graduates in any
area of study who are awarded an undergraduate
degree in the Fall of the year before or the Spring
or Summer of the year in which the Prize is
awarded
Up to one year
Up to $25,000. The Prize is intended to cover
project costs, materials, and living expenses for a
period of up to one year.
March 3, 2014
Center for Race and Gender
Undergraduate Research Grants
crg.berkeley.edu/content/undergraduate-grants-program
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
The Center for Race and Gender (CRG) at the
University of California, Berkeley, announces the
availability of grants for research or creative
projects that address issues of race and gender.
Topics should be consonant with CRG’s mandate
to support critical student research on race,
gender, and their intersections in a wide variety of
social, cultural, and institutional contexts,
especially on the Berkeley campus and its
neighboring communities, but also in California,
the nation, or the world. Projects may be oriented
toward academic research or may approach race
and gender issues from the perspectives of the
media, fine arts, and performing arts. Applications
are particularly sought from students majoring in
areas where race and gender issues have not
previously been of major concern, such as Public
Health, Education, Economics, Business,
Journalism, Political Science, and Environmental
Science, as well as areas where they have been
more central.
University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley undergraduates not graduating at the
end of that semester
Up to 6 months
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Section III: Programs Open to Recent College Graduates
Greenlining Leadership Academy
Programs Summer Associate Program
greenlining.org/leadership-academy/programs/summer-associateprogram
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
Associates learn about issues impacting California
and the nation and manage research and advocacy
projects under the direction of a Greenlining staff
member. Associates present their findings and
projects in both a written and oral report at the
end of the program. Summer Associates
participate in leadership skills workshops, attend
meetings with key stakeholders, and conduct site
visits to community, government, and corporate
entities. Overall, Associates are exposed to
community leaders, new issues, and new methods
of advocacy. Associates receive regular
mentorship, professional and personal skill
development and are given opportunities to
interact with the media, write reports/press
releases, testify at key policy hearings, and
participate in key meetings with top government
officials, corporate CEOs, and political leaders.
Berkeley, California
Completed undergraduate degree by program start
date
10 weeks (June 9, 2014-August 15, 2014)
$4,300
January 30, 2014 by 5pm PST
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
UC Davis Department of Surgery PreMedical Surgical Internship & Mentorship
www.premedsurgery.org/application
Description:
Health Career Connection (HCC)
www.healthcareers.org
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
HCC offers ten-week, full-time summer internship
placements in Hospitals, Clinics, Health Plans,
Policy-based Agencies, Health Advocacy, Medical
Groups, Public Health Departments, Community
Health Organizations, Foundations and Consulting
Firms. Interns work with senior and program
managers to understand the organization’s
strategy and operations, work on important
projects, develop valuable professional networks,
and attend events. Through HCC's internship
sponsors, they place qualified candidates in
leading California (San Francisco Bay Area,
Greater Los Angeles/San Diego, San Joaquin
Valley), New England, New York, and New Jersey
healthcare and public health organizations.
Varies
Undergraduate and recent college graduates.
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
10 weeks (Sunday, May 25 - Saturday, August 2,
2014)
$3,000 - $4,000
Friday, January 31, 2014 at 4:59pm Pacific
Standard/West Coast Time (Extended to Feb 11,
2014)
develop expertise with the direction of a Program
Manager and the Academy Director. Although the
curriculum is similar to that of the Associates
program, Fellows are given more responsibility
and independence to implement projects and
programs. Fellows participate in leadership and
skills development workshops, attend meetings
with key stakeholders, and conduct site visits to
community, government, and corporate entities.
Fellows receive regular mentorship, professional
and personal skill development and are given
opportunities to interact with the media, write
reports/press releases, fundraise, testify at policy
hearings, and participate in key meetings with top
government officials, corporate CEOs, and political
leaders.
Berkeley, California
Recent college graduates
One full year (August 28, 2014-August 21, 2015).
Fellows work 37.5 hours per week.
$34,300 per year plus health benefits
February 6, 2014 by 5pm PST
Duration:
This is a unique and rigorous experience that
exposes participants to the field of surgery by
immersing them in a professional medical
environment. Program components are designed
to introduce the academic and clinical activities
typically experienced by physicians and medical
students. This competitive program is intended for
individuals who have demonstrated their interest
in pursuing a career as a physician.
University of California, Davis
This program is open to all individuals who plan to
attend medical school. Any pre-med students,
regardless of school of attendance or
academic/education level who can demonstrate
their maturity, ability to follow directions, aptitude
to learn, desire to be mentored, and interest in
discovering their future in medicine may apply. To
be considered for the limited spots in the program,
one must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.
The selection committee performs a comprehensive
assessment of the applicant weighing letters of
recommendation, community service, and other
factors in addition to academic performance when
making its decision.
U.S. citizenship not required but it is preferred
that you have a valid SSN for the background
check. If you do not have a SSN, this may
disqualify you but the program advises you to
speak personally with their administrative staff at
info@premedsurgery.org.
4 months. Must complete at least one hospital
shift per week.
Unpaid
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 11:59 PM PST for the
Summer cycle. NOTE: There are three cycles
available for application throughout the year.
Greenlining Leadership Academy
Programs Fellowship Program
greenlining.org/leadership-academy/programs/fellowshipprogram
Stipend:
Due:
Description:
DREAM Summer
Fellows are assigned to specific program areas and
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www.dreamresourcecenter.org/dream-summer.html
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
UCLA Labor Center’s Dream Resource Center, in
partnership with the United We Dream Network,
developed Dream Summer, the first national
internship for DREAM Act student leaders across
the country. Interns are placed with social-justice
and labor organizations where they gained
invaluable experience and leadership skills.
Candidates must apply for an internship in the
current state/city/region they live in. See
application for available locations.
All DREAM Act leaders are invited to apply.
10 weeks (mid June-August)
Dream Summer interns will be provided assistance
in applying for a $5,000 scholarship at the end of
the internship during the closing retreat.
April 2014 (Check back for 2014 deadline.)
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Section IV: Programs for Graduate Students
Eligibility:
Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging
Infectious Diseases Fellowship
www.kennedykrieger.org/professional-training/professionaltraining-programs/rise-programs/ferguson-fellowship
Duration:
Stipend:
Description:
Due:
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
The Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious
Diseases Fellowship provides public health
research and professional development in the area
of infectious diseases and health disparities with a
special focus on increasing knowledge and interest
in public health careers among students from
under-represented populations. The 9-week
fellowship program is funded by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fellows
may also gain clinical experience and develop
leadership skills.
Baltimore, MD or Atlanta, GA.
Students must be currently enrolled as a full-time
student in a medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary,
or public health graduate program. Students must
have a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale, and a
strong interest in addressing health disparities
related to infectious diseases. Students who are
members of under-represented populations (as
defined by the federal
government;http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/Exe
cutiveOrders.html) are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Must have work authorization.
9 weeks (May 26, 2014 – July 25, 2014)
$4,000; Housing and travel are covered for out-ofstate students.
January 31, 2014
Continuing graduate student (masters or doctoral)
in public health, social work, public policy, urban
planning or related fields.
10-12 weeks in the summer
Students will be paid and asked to commit
40hrs/wk.
February 16, 2014
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology
Policy Graduate Fellowship
sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/policyfellows/index.htm
Description:
Location:
Eligibility:
Legal Req.:
Duration:
Stipend:
Due:
The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology
Policy Graduate Fellowship Program provides early
career individuals with the opportunity to spend
12 weeks at the National Academies in
Washington, DC learning about science and
technology policy and the role that scientists and
engineers play in advising the nation.
Washington DC
Graduate and professional school students and
those who have completed graduate studies
(degree awarded) within the last five years. Areas
of study may include social/behavioral sciences,
health and medicine, physical or biological
sciences, engineering, law/business/public
administration, or relevant interdisciplinary fields.
Must have work authorization and SSN.
12 weeks (January – April)
$8,500
Summer 2014 for the January 2015 session.
Prevention Institute Summer Internship
Program
preventioninstitute.org/about-us/jobs-a
internships/791-now-hiring-graduate-interns.html
Description:
Location:
Prevention Institute is now accepting applications
for Graduate Interns for the summer of 2014.
Looking for graduate students who are committed
to improving health and safety and reducing
inequities through a focus on prevention. The
Institute's approach is interdisciplinary in nature,
addressing health and social issues such as
violence prevention, injury prevention, traffic
safety, health reform implementation and healthy
food and physical activity promotion. Internships
are paid and we ask students to commit to
working 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks.
Internship provides students with the opportunity
to: 1) apply what they are learning in graduate
school by delving deep into a project or set of
projects and; 2) learn about Prevention Institute,
our unique approach and how the practice of
primary prevention is taking hold across the
country.
Oakland, California
Co-op/Internships and Summer Research
Opportunities 2014
http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/mcoop.htm
National list of pre-health programs for minority and
underrepresented students
Graduates Reaching a Dream Deferred
(Northern California)
https://www.facebook.com/GRADDnorcal/info
To bridge the gap of support, advocacy, and resources available in
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Northern California for prospective and current undocumented
graduate students and create institutional change in university
campuses. GRADD Northern California Chapter’s mission goals: 1)
To act as a support group for other undocumented in their path
to graduate school, 2) To create a network of DREAM graduate
students and allies that is centralized in Northern California, and
3) To act as an advocacy group to promote the leverage of
resources as they apply to support undocumented graduate
students in their path to education. Contact
graddnorcal@gmail.com for more information.
Educators for Fair Consideration
www.e4fc.org
Founded in 2006, Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC)
empowers undocumented young people to pursue their dreams
of college, career, and citizenship in the United States. We
address the holistic needs of undocumented young people
through direct support, leadership development, community
outreach, and advocacy. Our programming is designed by and for
undocumented young people with support from committed allies.
E4FC has many resources for students including a list of
scholarships, free legal resources, information on the California
Dream Act and comprehensive guide on Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals.
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