The Explorations in Neuroscience Research Internship Program is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It gives high school students the opportunity to experience biomedical research, learn from trained mentors, and explore neuroscience as a potential college major and career.
Participants gain hands-on research experience in neuroscience, neurological injury, or neurodegeneration during an eight-week paid internship.
2027 program updateInformation about the 2027 internship is expected to be released in January 2027.
Who is eligible?
- Rising high school juniors or seniors.
- Students interested in pursuing a biomedical research career.
- U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents.
What can you explore?
- Neuroscience
- Explore the nervous system and learn how the brain and nerves function.
- Neurological injury
- Learn about research into injuries affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.
- Neurodegeneration
- Discover research on diseases that cause progressive damage to nerve cells.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Gain experience in biomedical research.
- Learn from trained research mentors.
- Explore neuroscience-related college majors and careers.
- Build an understanding of current research topics and methods.
Before you apply
Information about the 2027 internship, including application instructions, is expected in January 2027. Visit the official program website for updates, application deadlines, and any additional eligibility requirements.