Undergraduate Internships

The Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) offers funded summer internships for undergraduate students in their freshman, sophomore, or junior years, who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and biomedical research. Interns will receive a $3,200 stipend for an eight-week internship that can be extended to ten weeks with the approval of the mentor.

LIMR encompasses a dynamic group of scientists conducting basic, translational, and clinical research in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Selected students will have the unique opportunity to work side-by-side with a specific principal investigator, where they conduct hands-on laboratory experiments on an ongoing research project. While students complete challenging experiments, they also learn new concepts and master laboratory techniques. All interns are required to present their research results at Intern Research Day to an audience of LIMR staff, Main Line Health leaders, and other invited guests.

We hope that each student’s experience at LIMR will encourage their interest and enthusiasm in science, solidifying their decision to pursue a medical or research career. It also represents our continued commitment to the education of young people that will be the biomedical researchers and caregivers of tomorrow.  

To apply, interested students should send the following by mail:

• A cover letter describing their career goals, why they are interested in the summer intern program, and any research program preference(s) (Please review faculty research programs and specify individual or type of research you are interested in)
• A resume that includes relevant course work and laboratory experience
• An official college transcript
• One letter of recommendation from a college professor or former high school teacher 

We anticpate having five interns for the 2010 summer program. The program will run from June 7th through July 30, 2010. The deadline for receipt of applications is February 12, 2010. Applicants will be notified of their status on March 12, 2010 and, if accepted, should confirm their interest in participating in the program by March 19, 2010. Please be sure to include in your cover letter a telephone number and/or e-mail address where you can be reached on March 12, 2010.

Eligibility is limited to US citizens and Permanent Residents. Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern.