This summer internship was founded on the principle that education is the single, most powerful tool to improving human health. Many of us who provide mentorship in the STaRS internship program have achieved our own leadership positions because of early mentoring. Our shared goal through this program is to help exceptional young people find the challenges, excitement, and immense rewards that a career in medicine and biomedical research provides.

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Lighting the Future of Regenerative Medicine.

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Each year, we host a group of talented young individuals who are interested in the fields of healthcare and research. In our laboratory, these interns work side-by-side with experienced clinician/scientist mentors and peers who will challenge, inspire, and guide them on their first steps toward a career in healthcare.

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We look to identify individuals that possess tenacity and drive, enthusiasm, and curiosity. Every scientist, entrepreneur, inventor, and creator will tell you that inquisitiveness, that willingness to think in new and different ways, is a valuable characteristic. When you’re really interested in something, you’ll invest more time and energy- and with that added effort invariably comes success. Prior lab experience, however, is not a prerequisite because we recognize that some students don’t have the same opportunities as others to explore hands-on science.

We especially encourage applications from students who come from low-income, underresourced environments, who are first-generation, or who are from underrepresented minority groups.

• Applications will be accepted from September until November. The application must be completed in its entirety, including the letter of recommendation, in order to be considered. After the submission of your written application, you will be notified on whether or not you will be moving on to the interview phase.
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• The 7-week STaRS Internship is for high school and community college students considering careers in biomedical and biological sciences and/or healthcare. Students must be age 16 or older at the time of the program to apply. Students under 18 will require signed parental consent forms to work in the laboratory.  Interns are expected to commit to the entire 7-week internship. If your summer plans do not allow for a continuous 7-week commitment, we encourage you to apply during a summer when you can meet that requirement. Please, no exceptions.
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• Once accepted into the program, interns will be required to submit parental consent and complete several online training modules and forms.