Applications for summer 2023 are now closed.
As a HIP intern, you can expect to:
- Participate in an 8-week paid internship. Interns have two options:
- Work part time (~25 hours/week) and receive a stipend of $3200 upon program completion OR
- Work full time (~35 hours/week) and receive a stipend of $4500 upon program completion. This opportunity is specific to interns conducting stem cell research.
- Conduct biomedical science research alongside a scientist who is your day-to-day mentor and teacher. Examples of past research topics include: infectious disease, neuroscience, molecular biology, immunology, cancer, stem cell research, and developmental biology
- Develop science communication skills
- Build your professional network through interactions with scientists and others at UCSF
- Build community with a cohort of 25 High School Interns
- Participate in College Counseling supports including:
- Writing workshops to develop a personal statement for use in college applications
- Individual meetings with our college counselor to review transcripts and learn about colleges
- Financial aid information for you and your family
- College tours
Eligibility
- Current high school juniors
- Enrolled in SFUSD or an SF charter school or College Track SF participant
- Individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences. See our FAQ for details.
Timeline
- January: Info-sessions about HIP and other SEP high school programs
- Application due Sunday, February 12th
- February: HIP staff review applications
- March: Students selected for interviews
- April: Students selected for internship
- June: Program begins
It made me believe that I love science, no matter what, after doubting my talent in this field.
-HIP Intern
Who are we looking for?
If you can answer “YES” to any of these questions, this program might be for you!
Are you unsure about pursuing science in your future and you want to spend your summer learning more?
Will this provide an opportunity to you that you would not have access to otherwise?
Have you faced challenges that have prevented you from meeting some of your goals for yourself?
We aren’t just looking for students who have the best grades or have accomplished the most. In fact, we don’t ask you for your grades or GPA as part of your application. Instead, we want to know that you have some interest in science and that this program could help you develop a sense of belonging in science and broaden your ideas about college and careers in the biomedical sciences.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for other details!