Summer Opportunities
A compilation of opportunities and research positions available during the summer.
Volunteer at Camp Odayin Summer 2019
April 3, 2019 at 10:03 amVolunteer for five days this summer at Camp Odayin, a camp for young people with heart disease. Apply to be a camp counselor for 2019 summer residential camps in Crosslake, MN and Elkhorn, WI. Exceptional volunteers will support and guide young campers to create the best week of the year.
Application deadline is May 1st for MN and June 1st for WI. Apply here.
UMass Medical School Summer Research
February 22, 2019 at 9:11 amHoping to apply for a medical research opportunity this summer? Consider the paid NIH-funded Combined Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity at UMass Medical School!
Applications due March 15.
Summer Lab Science Program at Mayo Clinic
February 18, 2019 at 1:26 pmThe Summer Lab Science Program at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, offers students the opportunity to gain experience in the clinical laboratory environment by working alongside Mayo Clinic laboratory employees. Apply by February 28th on the Tunnel.
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
February 6, 2019 at 2:14 pmThere is a wonderful program for the summer and the deadline to apply is approaching (February 15th)! I encourage you to look into it and to decide if is something you might like to consider. Previous students have participated in these programs and gotten quite a bit out of them. There are several program sites, including UCLA, Howard, Columbia (and many more!) and there are programs for those interested in medical or dental school as well as Nursing, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, etc.
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. More information can be found at: www.shpep.org
There is also a webinar about the program:
SHPEP Part 3 webinar series,” A Week in the Life of a SHPEP Scholar,” on February 7th.
Students will hear from our program sites about what the day-to-day experience includes during the six-week summer initiative.
They can register for free at https://aamc.elevate.
commpartners.com/products/ shpep-webinar-series-parts-1-3 . Fred Hutchinson Biomedical Research Opportunities
December 4, 2018 at 4:28 pmStudents interested in participating in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program may submit an application at: www.fredhutch.org/surp. The application deadline is Friday, January 11, 2019.
CCCE Summer 2018 Fellowship - Clinic Process Improvement Fellow
March 1, 2018 at 2:11 pmReporting to the director of clinical operations, the fellow would spend the summer embedded in a clinical support staff role, working in our primary medical and dental clinics to support direct patient care. Their specific role may vary depending on their skills and/or interest, however over the course of the summer they fellow would work with organization staff to identify a process improvement project, lead clinic staff through an assessment of the issue, research and implement changes in context, and study if the changes made an impact on the proposed problem.
This is a 10 week long, part-time fellowship and is eligible for CCCE funding, up to $4,000 based on demonstrated financial need.
Application due March 4th. Apply via the Tunnel.
For more information on CCCE fellowships, please visit: https://apps.carleton.edu/ccce/fellowships/community_engaged_fellowships/2018-fellowships/
CCCE Summer 2018 Fellowship - Growing Up Healthy Fellowship
March 1, 2018 at 2:11 pmThe Growing Up Healthy Fellow would have two primary functions during Summer 2018: 1) to support data analysis and grant reporting efforts and 2) support community-based activities and events. The fellow will work to build effective relationships with individuals and organizations central to the work of Growing Up Healthy, coordinate and support community volunteers, and advocate for systems-level change. They will have the opportunity to identify, promote, coordinate, and carry out collaborative projects between community members and city, school, and community service providers.
This is a 10 week long, part-time fellowship and is eligible for CCCE funding, up to $2,000 based on demonstrated financial need.
Application due March 4th. Apply via the Tunnel.
For more information on CCCE fellowships, please visit: https://apps.carleton.edu/ccce/fellowships/community_engaged_fellowships/2018-fellowships/
CCCE Summer 2018 Fellowship - Healthy Communities Video Production
March 1, 2018 at 2:10 pmHCI needs approximately 6 short (1.5-2 minutes) videos filmed, edited and produced in order to highlight more than 20 supported programs through the web and social media. They are seeking a student with demonstrated skills in all aspects of filming, editing and producing short videos. This student would need access to her/his (or Carleton's) audio, video and editing equipment as HCI does not own any. The videos will include b-roll and short interviews with community members and partners associated with HCI's supported programs. The videos produced by this fellow will be used to highlight HCI's supported programs through their social media accounts and on the web. Additionally, these videos will serve as a key resource in their reports to grant funders and donors. This is a chance to use another medium to share a story and inspire additional giving to sustain programs.
This is an 8 week long, part-time or full-time fellowship and is eligible for CCCE funding, up to $2,000 based on demonstrated financial need.
Application due March 4th. Apply via the Tunnel.
For more information on CCCE fellowships, please visit: https://apps.carleton.edu/ccce/fellowships/community_engaged_fellowships/2018-fellowships/
Carleton Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Fellowships
February 22, 2018 at 10:58 amEach year the CCCE offers a range of summer fellowships to help Carleton students gain experience in their chosen fields as well as with civic engagement. Fellowships cover a wide variety of subjects and are open to students of any major.
MCAT Dates for 2018
February 7, 2018 at 1:54 pmRegistration for summer dates is now open!
This link directs you to the 2018 MCAT calendar: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/mcat-testing-calendar-score-release-dates/
Research with Cohen Children’s Medical Center (CCMC)
February 7, 2018 at 11:39 amCCMC’s summer research internship program originated in 2010, and has grown steadily over the years based on the extraordinary feedback from past interns and the equally positive experience that clinical faculty have experienced while working with such bright, highly talented and motivated students. Clinical research internship positions are now available in 6 different pediatric divisions – providing students with a range of options in terms of minimum time commitment, clinical focus, and ambulatory vs. in-patient setting.
Application Deadline: Monday, February 26th, 2018
Neuroscience Clinical Research Internship
January 4, 2018 at 10:39 amAre you looking for biology research lab experience? HealthPartners Neuroscience Center has a neuroscience internship that would look great on your resume! Interns will contribute to the understanding of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases with the potential to co-author on a scientific paper and to earn graduate/medical school recommendations.