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NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP) for High School Students
    NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP) for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
    NIDDK Diversity Summer Research Training ProgramNIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP) for High School Students
**NIDDK Contact:** NIDDK Summer Internship Program Team
**Purpose:** The program provides a developmental training experience to promising high school students who have expressed a strong interest in or are studying disciplines related to biomedical sciences.
**Eligibility:** Applicants must be
17 years of age or older
    high school juniors or seniors at the time of application
    U.S. citizens or permanent residents
    within 40 miles of the NIH campus on which they will intern if they will be 17 years of age (this requirement does not apply to applicants who are 18 and older)
    able to pass a Federal background checkEach NIH Institute or Center (IC) is responsible for establishing its own policy on the granting of fellowships to students who are relatives of IC employees. However, in no case may trainees receive a training assignment in a lab or branch where a relative has authority for resource allocation decisions.
For minors under 18 years of age, if required by state or local government law, work permits must be obtained. A written agreement of a parent or guardian is also required.
Restrictions published by the Department of Labor must be followed regarding assignments that may be hazardous or detrimental to the health and well-being of students.
**Length of Award:** Short duration during the summer only
NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP) for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
**NIDDK Contact:** NIDDK Summer Internship Program Team
**Purpose:** The program provides a developmental training experience to promising undergraduate and graduate students who have expressed a strong interest in or are studying disciplines related to biomedical sciences.
**Eligibility:** Applicants must be
17 years of age or older
    U.S. citizens or permanent residents
    in college (including community college), in graduate/professional school, or high school graduates that have been accepted into accredited college or university programs at the time of application
    able to pass a Federal background checkEach NIH Institute or Center (IC) is responsible for establishing its own policy on the granting of fellowships to students who are relatives of IC employees. However, in no case may trainees receive a training assignment in a lab or branch where a relative has authority for resource allocation decisions.
For minors under 18 years of age, if required by state or local government law, work permits must be obtained. A written agreement of a parent or guardian is also required.
Restrictions published by the Department of Labor must be followed regarding assignments that may be hazardous or detrimental to the health and well-being of students.
**Find a Mentor:** Before you apply for a position, review NIDDK Labs and Branches and identify potential faculty whose research interests align with your goals. Consider contacting faculty directly to discuss your interest in a position at NIDDK. Read tips for finding the right mentor.
**Length of Award:** Short duration during the summer only
NIDDK Diversity Summer Research Training Program
**NIDDK Contact:** Winnie Martinez
**Purpose:** Program highlights include
independent research in an NIH laboratory
    weekly research and career development seminars
    summer seminar series where senior NIH investigators discuss the latest developments in biomedical research
    poster presentation
    courses in Ethics in Research and Lab Safety
    students will be paired with postbaccalaureates or postdoctoral fellows for informal guidance
    bi-weekly informal meetings with Diversity Programs staff**Eligibility:** This program is specific to undergraduate students underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research, including African American, Hispanic American, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders.
Applicants must have
completed at least 1 year at an accredited institution
    U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
    a minimum 3.0 GPA
    passed a Federal background check
Federal Background Check
    In order to be approved for logical and physical access to NIH facilities and systems, candidates must be able to pass a Federal background check, using Standard Form-85 (read SF-85 (PDF, 204 KB) ). NOTE: Section 14 of the form asks “In the last year, have you used, possessed, supplied, or manufactured illegal drugs?” The question pertains to the illegal use of drugs or controlled substances in accordance with Federal laws, even though permissible under state laws.
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