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SRF Graduate Internship Program

The SRF Graduate Internship Program offers graduate students the chance to strengthen research and communication skills, while experiencing an alternative research environment in industry. The goal of the Graduate Internship Program includes assignments and training that focus on presentation skills and leadership. Graduate interns will be tasked with conducting research on ending age-related disease under the guidance of one of our intramural scientific mentors.

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Internship Program Training Goals

One of the most influential moments during a graduate student’s development is the moment when they decide whether to pursue a career in academia or industry; and they make this decision with only half the information they need. Most graduate students have no research experience outside of academia. To address this need, the SRF Graduate Internship Program is designed to give students a look into the world of research in a non-academic setting, while intellectually contributing to our goal of ending aging.

During this program, participants will have the opportunity to train technically and intellectually alongside worldclass scientists and will attend regular programming that is focused on scientific communication skills. Our diverse set of academic programs gives graduate students a chance to interact with other students of all levels, which encourages every level of communication and collaboration.

SRF Education sets itself apart from many other training programs with its focus on the development of scientific communication skills in addition to enhancing laboratory and critical thinking skills. Over the course of its educational programs, participants are guided through practical writing assignments that simulate documents scientists are often asked to produce, such as grant proposals. The communication training culminates in a formal presentation at a symposium where participants present the results of their work to their peers and mentors.

2024 SRF Graduate Internship Program applications are now open.

The program runs from January 8 through August of 2024.

Qualifications

  1. Applicants should have some biologically-related prior research-intensive experience.
  2. Although GPA will be a consideration, there are no formal GPA requirements.
  3. There are no specific major requirements. Students of any major may apply, provided they can demonstrate experience relevant to the project in question.
  4. Applicants must be actively enrolled in a graduate program or have a graduation date that is within the term (i.e. for the 2024 program, graduate students should have a graduation date no earlier than May 2024.
  5. International students should apply if they are eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), OPT, or J1-intern visas. Please note: we will complete any documentation needed to process CPT, OPT, or J1s, but it is the applicant’s responsibility to lead this process. Please note, visa applications often take 6months of lead time, so students requiring visas should apply as early as possible.
  6. Students are responsible for negotiating with their current university if they need to take a leave or maintain a low-credit hour commitment. Expected participation is full-time and in-person. Any class attendance, thesis preparation, or other academic activities are expected to be completed outside of working hours, but working hours can have some flexibility to accommodate academic obligations. For example: students would be expected to work 40hours/week, but can clock out at 2pm for class, and make up class hours at another time.

Important Dates

  1. The online application will be available on May 1st, 2023 and will be processed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled, or until August 31st.
  2. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews and a decision will be rendered by the end of fall.

Start Date and Duration

  1. The fellowship will start January 8th, 2024, but fellows must be available for HR paperwork shortly before the commencement date.
  2. The fellowship will last 9 months and end August 31st, 2024. However this date can be negotiated depending on the applicant’s fall 2024 academic schedule.

Compensation

  1. An hourly rate will be provided to cover room and board costs.
  2. Pay rates will be based upon levels used by government agencies, such as the NIH and NSF.
  3. Fellows will be eligible for benefits after the first 3 months of employment.

Housing

  1. Participants in the program will need to locate their own housing. Advice can be provided by SRF and the host lab. A stipend will be provided to cover room and board costs.

Review the following to confirm your eligibility to participate in the program:

  1. This program is designed for students currently enrolled in a graduate program (i.e. M.S., Ph.D., MD, etc). Students may not receive their degree prior to starting the program, but may receive their degree whilst in the program: i.e. A student who expects to receive their degree in May, 2024, is eligible should apply in 2023 for the 2024 term.
  2. Students in combinatory BS/MS programs are eligible for this program after 4 years after starting their degree. Prior to the 4 year mark, students should consider our summer or postbaccalaureate programs.
  3. Students on a hiatus from graduate school are eligible to apply, but said hiatus should have started no more than 2 years prior to applying to this program.
  4. International students should apply if they are eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), OPT, or J1-intern visas. Please note: we will complete any documentation needed to process CPT, OPT, or J1s, but it is the applicant’s responsibility to lead this process. Please note, visa applications often take 6months of lead time, so students requiring visas should apply as early as possible.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for the program, you may contact SRF Director of Academic Affairs Dr. Lilli Fishman at [email protected].

Click here to learn about 2024 Graduate Internship Placements

2024 SRF Graduate Internship Program applications are now open.

Apply Now

Application Deadline: August 31st at midnight Pacific Time.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funded placements are filled.

Please be sure to download the recommendation instructions and note that your application will not be processed until your letter(s) of recommendation have been received.

Other SRF Education Opportunities

Summer Scholars Program

Offering undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging under the guidance of a scientific mentor and emphasizing the development of laboratory and communication skills to develop well-rounded future scientists.

Learn about Summer Scholars

SRF Postbacc Fellowship Program

Offering recent graduates the opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging under the guidance of a scientific mentor, with the goal of preparing participants for a career in regenerative medicine research.

Learn about SRF Postbacc

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