If you have DACA or are undocumented, programs marked "Some non-citizens eligible" or "Not stated" may still accept you, so email the program to ask. Programs paid for by federal training grants, such as many NIH programs, often require US citizenship or permanent residency. Eligibility rules can change, so please check each program's official rules before you apply.
Summer program Some non-citizens eligibleOpens soonDeadline January 10, 2027
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard · Cambridge, MA
Nine-week research program at the Broad Institute with computational or experimental projects. Areas include population genetics, data sciences, and machine learning.
Details
- Dates
- June 7 to August 6, 2027 (nine weeks)
- Pay
- $5,400 stipend + paid housing + domestic travel to Boston
- Eligibility
- Enrolled at a 4-year US college in Fall 2026, graduating Dec 2027 or later; STEM major; GPA 3.2+; interest in PhD or MD-PhD; US work authorization (no visa sponsorship)
- Who can apply
- Requires US work authorization and does not sponsor visas. DACA recipients with a work permit may qualify; ask the program to confirm.
- Deadline note
- Application opens end of October 2026; due Jan 10, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET; letters due Jan 11, 2027. Notifications by mid-March.
Summer program Some non-citizens eligibleOpens soonDeadline January 13, 2027
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX
Paid 10-week cancer research program at MD Anderson open to undergraduates of all majors, with a stated interest in quantitative backgrounds. International students with a valid visa are eligible.
Details
- Dates
- 10 weeks, summer 2027 (exact dates not stated)
- Pay
- Up to $7,200 stipend covering living, housing, and travel
- Eligibility
- Students finishing freshman, sophomore, or junior year by June 2027, or fifth-year seniors returning fall 2027; international students with valid visa eligible; physics, math, and CS students especially encouraged
- Who can apply
- Some spots are open to non-citizens. DACA eligibility is not stated; ask the program.
- Deadline note
- Page lists opening Nov 16 and closing Jan 13 at 11:59pm CST without a year; dates assumed to be 2026 to 2027 for the summer 2027 cycle.
Summer program? Citizenship not statedOpens soonDeadline January 13, 2027
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX
NCI-sponsored 10-week cancer research program at MD Anderson. Computational and systems biology is cited as a faculty research strength.
Details
- Dates
- June 7 to August 13, 2027 (10 weeks)
- Pay
- Up to $7,200 pre-tax stipend; no on-site housing
- Eligibility
- US undergraduates who are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in spring 2027 at a US institution; spring 2027 graduates not eligible; full 10-week commitment
- Who can apply
- Citizenship rules are not stated on the program page. Ask the program.
- Deadline note
- Applications open Nov 16, 2026 and close Jan 13, 2027, including reference letters. Acceptance notices late February 2027.
Summer program Some non-citizens eligibleAccepting applicationsDeadline January 15, 2027
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory · Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Summer research at CSHL with a Bioinformatics and Computational Neuroscience track. Computational mentors work in genomics and machine learning.
Details
- Dates
- June 7 to August 7, 2027
- Pay
- $7,000 stipend + room and board
- Eligibility
- Current sophomores and juniors; must return to undergrad after summer; strong science background (CS, math, physics encouraged); NSF REU slots for US citizens/permanent residents; international students eligible for other fellowships
- Who can apply
- Some spots are open to non-citizens. DACA eligibility is not stated; ask the program.
- Deadline note
- Applications open; due Jan 15, 2027, 11:59 pm PST, with both letters. Notification by end of March.
Summer program? Citizenship not statedOpens soonDeadline January 25, 2027
The Jackson Laboratory · Bar Harbor, ME or Farmington, CT
Ten-week independent research program in genetics and genomics at JAX. Bar Harbor is residential and Farmington is not.
Details
- Dates
- 10 weeks, summer 2027
- Pay
- $7,500 stipend + room, board, and travel
- Eligibility
- Undergraduates from across the US interested in genetics and genomics; official criteria on JAX admissions page
- Who can apply
- Citizenship rules are not stated on the program page. Ask the program.
- Deadline note
- Applications open in November; due Jan 25, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Internship● US citizens and permanent residents onlyAccepting applicationsDeadline January 26, 2027
National Institutes of Health Intramural Research Program · Bethesda, MD (and other NIH campuses)
Full-time summer research in NIH intramural labs, including biostatistics, epidemiology, and computational groups. Applicants are selected directly by principal investigators.
Details
- Dates
- Must be completed between May 10 and August 31, 2027; exact dates set with PI (minimum 8 weeks full-time)
- Pay
- Stipend adjusted annually by education level (see NIH stipends page); housing not provided
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; 18 by Sept 30, 2027 (exception for local HS seniors); enrolled at least half-time in college, university, or community college, or accepted to graduate school
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- Application closes Jan 26, 2027 at 12 p.m. ET; reference letters due Feb 2, 2027 at 12 p.m. ET.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline February 1, 2027
Amgen Foundation with 14 host institutions · Multiple sites
Summer research at 14 US host sites including Johns Hopkins, UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, Columbia, Harvard, and Yale. A national symposium is included.
Details
- Dates
- 8 to 10 weeks, typically June through August; site dates TBA
- Pay
- Financial support varies by site (amounts not stated); symposium room and board covered
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; sophomores (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters completed), juniors, or non-graduating seniors at accredited 4-year US institutions; GPA 3.2+; interest in PhD or MD-PhD
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- Feb 1, 2027 for all US host sites; separate application per site. US applications open Nov 1. Notification by end of March.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline February 1, 2027
University of Minnesota Medical School · Minneapolis, MN
Ten-week research program at the University of Minnesota across several life science areas, including heart, lung, and blood, and cancer. It prepares students for graduate study.
Details
- Dates
- May 29 to August 7, 2027 (10 weeks)
- Pay
- $4,000 to $5,000 stipend; most programs cover on-campus housing, round-trip air travel, and a meal plan
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; full-time undergrad at a 2- or 4-year institution; interest in a life sciences graduate degree; no GPA minimum or prior research required
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- Main deadline Feb 1, 2027, midnight CT; Bio-LEAP deadline Feb 15, 2027. Not yet open as of Oct 16, 2026. The page lists the opening date as 'November 1, 2027,' likely a typo for 2026. Biostatistics is not a listed research area.
Internship● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline February 1, 2027
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · Memphis, TN
Paid summer research at St. Jude in which Biostatistics and Computational Biology are listed participating departments. Group housing is free for students from outside Memphis.
Details
- Dates
- Start May 10, May 17, May 24, or June 1, 2027; 11 weeks for undergraduates
- Pay
- $600/week subsistence allowance + free group housing for non-Memphis students; travel not covered
- Eligibility
- US citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident; full-time at a US school; GPA 3.4+ overall and in science/math; prior research experience; completed sophomore year
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- Opens Nov 1, 2026. Submit by mid-to-late December recommended; applications after Jan 1 risk missing the deadline.
Internship● US citizens and permanent residents onlyAccepting applicationsDeadline February 1, 2027
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine · Philadelphia, PA
Ten-week paid research internship at Penn Medicine across the biomedical sciences. Epidemiology and biostatistics is one of the research areas, and applicants interested in biostatistics can say so on the application.
Details
- Dates
- June 7 to August 13, 2027 (10 weeks)
- Pay
- $5,500 stipend + on-campus housing, meal plan, and one round trip to Penn
- Eligibility
- US citizens and permanent residents; enrolled at a four-year college in the fall after the program (graduating seniors not eligible); preference for students who have finished sophomore or junior year; no prior research experience required
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents.
- Deadline note
- Applications opened October 1, 2026 and close February 1, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET. Late or incomplete applications are not considered. First offers after February 18; more decisions through March 18.
Internship? Citizenship not statedAccepting applicationsDeadline February 1, 2027
University of Pennsylvania, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics · Philadelphia, PA
Twelve-week paid research program at Penn in health services research, population health, and clinical epidemiology. It focuses on health equity.
Details
- Dates
- June 1 to August 20, 2027 (12 weeks)
- Pay
- $20/hour for 40 hours/week; discounted shared housing near campus (housing not provided)
- Eligibility
- Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with interest in health care and strong quantitative skills; considering academic or research careers; first-generation and low-income students strongly encouraged; status of international students unclear on the page
- Who can apply
- Citizenship rules are not stated on the program page. Ask the program.
- Deadline note
- Application opened Oct 15, 2026; due Feb 1, 2027 at 11:59 PM. Interviews in March, notifications in April.
Fellowship Some non-citizens eligibleOpens soonDeadline February 3, 2027
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences · Rochester, MN; Scottsdale, AZ; Jacksonville, FL
Ten-week paid biomedical research fellowship at three Mayo Clinic campuses. Fellows choose a research area and are matched with a mentor.
Details
- Dates
- June 1 to August 6, 2027
- Pay
- $7,000 stipend for 10 weeks; housing not included (options and costs listed)
- Eligibility
- Enrolled at accredited US college; completed sophomore year; not graduating before program; GPA 3.0+; international students with CPT/OPT eligible; considering PhD or MD-PhD
- Who can apply
- Some spots are open to non-citizens. DACA eligibility is not stated; ask the program.
- Deadline note
- Application window Nov 1, 2026 to Feb 3, 2027; one application per season.
Internship? Citizenship not statedOpens soonDeadline February 19, 2027
Weill Cornell Medicine, Division of Biostatistics, Department of Population Health Sciences · New York, NY
Seven-week paid internship in biostatistics and data science at Weill Cornell Medicine in Manhattan. Interns receive training and do mentored research projects.
Details
- Dates
- June 7, 2027 to July 23, 2027
- Pay
- $5,000 stipend + dorm-style housing
- Eligibility
- US students, citizens, and permanent residents; undergraduates or recent graduates who have not started graduate school (Dec 2026 and Spring 2027 graduates qualify); R experience preferred, not required; a few graduate-level TA spots
- Who can apply
- The page says "US students, citizens, and permanent residents." Ask the program whether DACA students qualify.
- Deadline note
- No rolling admissions. Finalists are notified in early to mid March. The page does not say whether the application is open now.
REU● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Michigan State University, ICER and Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering · East Lansing, MI
NSF REU in computational and data science at MSU. Projects span computational biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and environmental data analytics.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: May 18 to July 24, 2026 (10 weeks)
- Pay
- $7,000 stipend + on-campus housing + meal plan (up to 200 meals) + travel up to $600
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; non-MSU undergraduates; GPA 3.0+; two semesters each of calculus and programming; must still be an undergraduate in the fall after the program
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- 2026 application closed Feb 15, 2026; offers began the first week of March. 2027 dates not posted. Site directors are listed for Summer 2024 to 2027.
Summer program Some non-citizens eligibleFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
Yale School of Public Health · New Haven, CT
Six-week summer immersion in big data and biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health, launched in 2025. Participants live in Yale's residential colleges.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: June 15 to July 24, 2026
- Pay
- Stipend for all participants (amount not stated) + housing in Yale residential colleges
- Eligibility
- Undergraduates; NIH slots for US citizens and permanent residents; limited non-NIH scholarships for international students; priority to rising juniors and seniors
- Who can apply
- Some spots are open to non-citizens. DACA eligibility is not stated; ask the program.
- Deadline note
- 2026 cycle ran Dec 15, 2025 to March 13, 2026, with decisions by April 1. 2027 dates not posted. NIH-funded slots for 2027 unconfirmed.
Summer program Some non-citizens eligibleOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
University of Michigan School of Public Health · Ann Arbor, MI
In-person summer institute in Ann Arbor that introduces undergraduates to big data methods and health research through lectures and team projects.
Details
- Pay
- $2,000 stipend (2025) + up to $500 travel + $200 dining credit + single-occupancy dorm (Couzens Hall)
- Eligibility
- Undergraduates at accredited schools; SIBS slots for US citizens or permanent residents; limited Trehan Foundation and Rackham slots open to international students; coding, calculus, and basic statistics recommended
- Who can apply
- Some spots are open to non-citizens. DACA eligibility is not stated; ask the program.
- Deadline note
- No deadline on the BDSI pages. The site shows 'All Applications Open!' but support details are for 2025. A 2022 news release says the NIH grant extends the program through 2027.
Internship? Citizenship not statedOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (with partner institutions) · Multiple sites
CDC-funded public health training delivered through seven partner institutions, each with its own application. The CDC page gives no stipend details.
Details
- Eligibility
- Undergraduate and recently graduated students; seven partner institutions run separate applications with their own criteria
- Who can apply
- Citizenship rules are not stated on the program page. Ask the program.
- Deadline note
- Applications open each fall; exact dates vary by partner program. The CDC page (updated Sept 21, 2026) describes the program as active but lists no deadlines.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
University of Colorado Anschutz, Colorado School of Public Health · Denver, CO
NHLBI-funded residential summer institute in biostatistics and data science at CU Denver. Tuition, travel, and housing are covered.
Details
- Pay
- $2,000 food stipend + room and board at Lynx Crossing (CU Denver); tuition, fees, and travel covered
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; undergraduates or early graduate students (at least 2 years of undergrad preferred); some programming, probability, calculus, and linear algebra; about 20 students
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- Page says applications are closed and program dates are TBA. Most recent dated info is from 2025. 2027 dates not posted; NHLBI funding for 2027 unconfirmed.
REU● US citizens and permanent residents onlyFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Greensboro, NC
Ten-week NSF REU in computational statistics and machine learning for complex data. Funding for the next cycle is pending at NSF.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: May 26 to July 31, 2026 (10 weeks)
- Pay
- $6,000 stipend ($600/week) + $2,240 on-campus housing + $600 meals + $300 working meals; competitive $1,100 travel support
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; 30+ credits by end of spring; GPA 3.0+; probability/statistics, calculus, and some programming
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- 2026 deadline was April 1, 2026. Page says program funding status is pending at the NSF. 2027 dates not posted.
Internship● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health · Baltimore, MD
Eight-week public health research internship at the Bloomberg School with faculty mentors. Housing is provided on or near the Homewood campus.
Details
- Dates
- May 30 to July 23, 2027 (eight weeks)
- Pay
- $3,000 stipend + housing for most students (meals and transportation not covered)
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; degree-seeking at a US college with 2 years completed; recent graduates (within 2 years) not in grad school eligible; no graduate or HS students
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents; international students cannot apply.
- Deadline note
- Summer 2027 applications open in fall 2026; the deadline has not been posted yet. Decisions go out from late March to mid-April.
Summer program Some non-citizens eligibleOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute · Durham, NC
Ten-week mentored research program at Duke focused on cardiovascular research and medicine. It ends with a symposium.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: May 18 to July 24, 2026 (10 weeks)
- Pay
- $6,000 stipend + funding for a scientific meeting; housing and travel for non-local students
- Eligibility
- Full-time undergrads entering sophomore, junior, or senior year; strong academics; US citizens or valid visa holders (F-1, J-1, H1B, PR, TN listed)
- Who can apply
- Some spots are open to non-citizens. DACA eligibility is not stated; ask the program.
- Deadline note
- 2026 applications accepted Jan 1 to Feb 1, 2026. 2027 dates not posted. Page does not say explicitly whether non-Duke students are eligible.
Workshop? Citizenship not statedOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Eastern North American Region of the International Biometric Society (ENAR) · Boston, MA
One-day workshop held just before the ENAR Spring Meeting that introduces students to biostatistics careers. It ends with a graduate school and opportunities expo.
Details
- Dates
- March 14, 2027 (check-in 9:45 AM; workshop 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Graduate School and Opportunities Expo 6:00 to 8:00 PM), Boston Marriott Copley Place
- Pay
- Free; meal provided; travel awards available
- Eligibility
- Students from broad-ranging backgrounds interested in biostatistics; no formal criteria posted
- Who can apply
- No citizenship requirement is posted for this free workshop. Travel award rules may differ.
- Deadline note
- No registration deadline posted. The workshop is free and travel awards are available, but the page gives no amounts or award procedure.
Fellowship✓ Open to all, including DACAOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
University of New Mexico, El Centro de la Raza · Albuquerque, NM
Year-long research fellowship at UNM that pairs students with faculty and graduate mentors to prepare for graduate school. It includes graduate school visits during spring break. Prior research experience is not required.
Details
- Dates
- Two semesters (fall and spring)
- Pay
- $1,800 scholarship after completing fellowship requirements
- Eligibility
- UNM undergraduates with at least 30 credit hours completed or in progress, enrolled for both fall and spring; GPA 3.0 or above preferred; underrepresented in higher education, first-generation, or low-income; open regardless of immigration status
- Who can apply
- Open regardless of immigration status, including DACA and undocumented students.
- Deadline note
- For UNM students only. The 2026 application closed May 31, 2026, with finalist interviews in June. The 2027 to 2028 cycle has not been posted yet.
Summer program? Citizenship not statedFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL
Six-week NIH SIBS site on FAU's Boca Raton campus covering biostatistics and data science training. Students then complete a research project.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: May 18 to June 26, 2026
- Pay
- Stipend (amount not stated; not a salary) + on-campus housing covered by the grant
- Eligibility
- Undergraduates, or recent graduates not in graduate programs; 35-hour weeks for six weeks; outside work capped at 15 hours per week
- Who can apply
- Citizenship rules are not stated on the program page. Ask the program.
- Deadline note
- 2026 deadline was March 13, 2026 (rolling review from mid-December; last offers mid-April). 2027 dates not posted. NIH SIBS funding for 2027 is unconfirmed.
Mentoring? Citizenship not statedOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Científico Latino · Virtual
Free one-on-one mentoring for students applying to STEM graduate programs, with feedback on application materials, mock interviews, and webinars. I mentor students through this program.
Details
- Dates
- Through the graduate application cycle
- Pay
- Free; includes application fee waivers and a scholarship fund
- Eligibility
- College seniors, post-baccalaureate students, and people in post-bachelor roles (such as research assistants or technicians) applying to STEM master's or PhD programs. Not for MD, MD/PhD, PA, PharmD, or non-STEM PhD applicants
- Who can apply
- The page welcomes applications from all students and does not list citizenship requirements; ask the program.
- Deadline note
- GSMI 2026 applications are closed. Científico Latino expects to open GSMI 2027 applications in February 2027; join their mailing list for the exact date.
Summer program? Citizenship not statedFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
University of California, Irvine · Irvine, CA
Six-week NIH-funded institute at UC Irvine that trains undergraduates in biostatistics and data science through coursework and research. Housing and meals are free.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: June 22 to July 31, 2026 (six weeks)
- Pay
- $1,000 stipend for incidentals + up to $500 travel + free housing with meal plan; no fees
- Eligibility
- Undergraduates (see apply page for criteria); applicants from historically excluded groups strongly encouraged
- Who can apply
- Citizenship rules are not stated on the program page. Ask the program.
- Deadline note
- 2026 priority deadline was March 13, 2026 (rolling review; results from April 20). 2027 dates not posted. Funded under NIAID R25AI170491; 2027 SIBS funding unconfirmed.
Summer program? Citizenship not statedFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
University of Iowa College of Public Health · Iowa City, IA
Seven-week NIH/NHLBI-funded biostatistics institute at the University of Iowa. Lodging, travel, and meals are covered.
Details
- Dates
- 2024: June 3 to July 19, 2024 (seven weeks); 2027 not posted
- Pay
- Stipend after successful completion (amount not stated) + on-campus lodging, round-trip travel, and meal allowance; no fees
- Eligibility
- Undergraduates; full criteria on the ISIB admissions criteria page
- Who can apply
- Citizenship rules are not stated on the program page. Ask the program.
- Deadline note
- Rolling offers until filled; the application page says summer 2026 applications are closed. Stipend and dates on the About page are from 2024 (June 3 to July 19, 2024). 2027 dates not posted; NHLBI funding for 2027 unconfirmed.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine · Los Angeles, CA
Six-week NHLBI-funded biostatistics and data science program at USC with formal training and work on real data sets. About 14 to 16 trainees each summer.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: June 15 to July 24, 2026 (six weeks)
- Pay
- $2,500 stipend + 2 USC credits; USC housing, transportation, and tuition covered
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; must have completed second year of undergrad before the program; May 2026 graduates and graduate students may also apply; housing mandatory
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- Rolling review; decisions February to early May. 2026 deadline not stated on pages loaded. 2027 dates not posted. NHLBI R25 HL161788 funding for 2027 unconfirmed.
Campus program? Citizenship not statedVaries by campusDeadline not posted yet
U.S. Department of Education TRIO program, run by individual colleges · About 200 colleges nationwide; check your campus
Federal program that prepares students for doctoral study through mentored research, summer internships, and help with graduate applications. If your college has a McNair program, apply early in your undergraduate years.
Details
- Dates
- Usually multi-year, while you are an undergraduate
- Pay
- Required summer research internship; most campuses pay a stipend (amounts vary)
- Eligibility
- Undergraduates at a participating college. At least two-thirds of participants must be low-income and first-generation; the rest come from groups underrepresented in graduate education
- Who can apply
- Eligibility rules for federal TRIO programs can exclude students without citizenship or permanent residency. Ask your campus McNair office.
- Deadline note
- Each campus runs its own application and deadlines. Search for "McNair Scholars" and your college name. The Department of Education canceled funds for some campus programs in 2025, so confirm your campus still has one.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health · New York, NY
NIH-funded summer institute at Columbia Mailman with coursework and research in biostatistics and data science. Housing and travel are covered and participants earn college credit.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: May 25 to July 10, 2026 (May 25 to 29 asynchronous; move-in May 31)
- Pay
- Small stipend (amount not stated); free housing, travel, and most meals; no tuition
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents (international students not eligible); at least 2 years of undergraduate study completed, or community college enrollment as specified; advanced undergraduates and select recent graduates
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- 2026 deadline was March 13, 2026 (rolling review). 2027 dates not posted. NIH SIBS funding for 2027 is unconfirmed (grant R25HL161786; renewal RFA-HL-27-006 archived July 2026).
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
Boston University School of Public Health · Boston, MA
NHLBI-funded SIBS site that combines a five-week residential course in Boston with a remote group research project. Participants earn college credit.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: in residence June 8 to July 10, 2026; remote group project July 13 to mid-August 2026
- Pay
- Stipend (amount not stated) + 4 college credits; tuition, travel, room and board covered
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; undergraduates or recent graduates in math, science, or quantitative fields; pre-med students not eligible
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- 2026 final deadline was March 13, 2026 (rolling review, priority before March). 2027 dates not posted. NHLBI SIBS funding for 2027 is unconfirmed: the renewal notice RFA-HL-27-006 was archived July 29, 2026 with 'Applications are not being solicited at this time.'
Internship● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Biostatistics · Nashville, TN
Six-week biostatistics internship run by Vanderbilt's Department of Biostatistics, now in its fifth year. Housing is not included.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: May 11 to June 19, 2026
- Pay
- Up to $4,000 stipend; housing not included
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; completed at least one year of program; graduating no earlier than December 2026 (2026 cycle)
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- 2026 window closed Feb 23, 2026. Page says to check back in early 2027. 2027 dates not posted.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · Boston, MA
Six-week program at the Harvard Chan School that introduces undergraduates to biostatistics and computational biology. It returns in 2027 after a pause in 2026.
Details
- Dates
- Six weeks in summer 2027; exact dates not posted
- Pay
- Travel and living stipend covering lodging and some meals (amount not stated)
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents with health insurance; rising juniors, rising seniors, and recent graduates preferred; strong quantitative background with calculus; first- and second-year students accepted with lower preference
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- Not offered in 2026. The page (last modified Oct 16, 2025) says to check back in October 2026 for 2027 details. No 2027 deadline posted yet; decision letters go out in March.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
The Leadership Alliance · Multiple sites
Paid summer research at member institutions such as Brown, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, and Penn. Students apply once to multiple sites.
Details
- Dates
- 8 to 10 weeks (AbbVie 11 weeks); 2026 sites ran roughly late May to mid-August
- Pay
- Stipend (amount not stated) + travel and housing paid by host institution
- Eligibility
- US citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents; full-time at accredited US institution; GPA 3.0+; at least 2 semesters completed and 1 remaining; intent to pursue PhD or MD-PhD; class year varies by site
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- 2026 deadline was Feb 3, 2026 (opened Nov 1, 2025). The page links a 2027 brochure but posts no 2027 dates.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Big Ten Academic Alliance · Multiple Big Ten campuses
Mentored summer research at Big Ten universities through a single application. It prepares undergraduates for PhD study.
Details
- Dates
- Varies by campus (e.g., Purdue 2026: June 7 to July 31, 2026)
- Pay
- Varies by campus: $4,000 (Iowa, Maryland) to $6,000 to $7,200 (Rutgers); $6,500 Northwestern; $6,000 Ohio State; housing and travel covered at most sites
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; GPA 3.0+; at least 2 semesters completed and 1 remaining; strong interest in a PhD; no professional-degree students or graduates
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- Application opens Nov 1, 2026 per apps.btaa.org (portal temporarily unavailable during migration). The How to Apply page lists a Feb 10 deadline without a year. 2027 deadline not confirmed.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyOpens soonDeadline not posted yet
Fred Hutch Cancer Center · Seattle, WA
Nine-week paid research program at Fred Hutch. Placements include statistical and epidemiological work in Public Health Sciences and computational research in other divisions.
Details
- Dates
- Nine weeks, summer 2027 (dates on Program Schedule page)
- Pay
- $7,304 stipend + travel up to $450; interns pay housing (about $3,300, 2025 estimate)
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; entering the summer before final year of undergrad; strong science background
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- 2027 application expected mid-to-late November 2026; deadline not posted. 2026 applicants were notified by mid-March 2026.
Summer program● US citizens and permanent residents onlyFunding uncertainDeadline not posted yet
University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Public and Population Health · Galveston, TX
Seven-week NHLBI-funded institute in Galveston with case-based instruction, computer labs, and mentored research. About 20 students per summer.
Details
- Dates
- 2026: June 6 to July 25, 2026 (seven weeks)
- Pay
- $3,160 stipend + up to $800 travel + housing; no fees or tuition
- Eligibility
- US citizens or permanent residents; rising juniors and seniors, or graduates not yet in graduate school; GPA 3.0+; quantitative, computational, or math-focused biology majors
- Who can apply
- Limited to US citizens and permanent residents (some also accept US nationals).
- Deadline note
- 2026 deadline was March 15, 2026 (ongoing review). Portal closed. 2027 dates not posted; NHLBI R25HL161715 funding for 2027 unconfirmed.
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Most summer programs open between November and January and close between January and March. Programs marked "Funding uncertain" ran in 2026, but their 2027 funding has not been announced.