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J. Craig Venter Institute: Internship Program
Overview
A highly selective, paid summer research internship offering hands-on participation in genomics, synthetic biology, infectious disease, and informatics research projects. Interns work full-time (40 hours/week) for 10–15 weeks with dedicated mentors and attend professional development workshops.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 15124 days
Sessions
May–Aug8 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Rockville, MD
Cost
Free
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
Acceptance
Highly selective; rolling admissions with faculty/senior staff interviews
Application requirements
Minimum Age
16 years old at start of internship
GPA
Minimum 3.0/B average
Enrollment Status
Full-time enrollment in school at time of application (or proof of employment for educators)
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship
Work Permit
Students under 18 must obtain work permit from local high school
Transcript
Current school transcript (does not need to be official)
Resume
Required
Statement of Interest
500-word statement addressing scientific interests, relevant skills and coursework, and professional goals
Cost & sessions
Program is unpaid in terms of tuition. Interns receive hourly compensation ranging from $18.00/hour (high school) to $21.00/hour (graduate students) based on education level, paid semi-monthly.
Financial aid
Not mentioned; however, interns receive hourly compensation that may offset costs.
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