The Department of Pediatrics Summer Student Research Program provides undergraduate college students with eight weeks of intensive and fulfilling research experience. Our dedicated team of Neonatologists, Pediatricians, Researchers, and NICU Specialists offer one-on-one mentorship to students in a variety of topics within the field of Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine. Students will be appropriately matched to mentors based on their research interests and experience (if any) to ensure a rewarding and professionally stimulating experience. Space is limited and applications must be completed by the deadline below to be considered for selection. The program will be in-person at Brigham and Women's Hospital for the summer of 2023. Students are expected to be available throughout the entire duration of the program from Monday through Friday each week.
For general inquiries, please contact Emma Clark, Program Coordinator.
The Department of Pediatrics Summer Student Research Program aims to admit highly motivated students with an interest in research and its applications to healthcare, academic medicine, and related fields. In accordance with Brigham and Women’s Hospital policies, participants are required to be medically cleared by our Occupational Health Services, which consists of health screening, as well as adherence to the mandatory MGB COVID-19 vaccination policy and flu policy. No prior research experience is required. Students of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. All students must meet the following requirements:
For additional information regarding the program, please view our FAQs document (PDF).
Applications will be accepted from January 2, 2023 through February 3, 2023. All required Application Materials must be received by February 3, 2023 at 5PM EST.
Submit the following application materials here by the application deadline:
Please contact Emma Clark, Program Coordinator with any questions.
"I would definitely recommend this program to other students interested in research in the area of neonatology and development. I learned so much over the eight weeks of the program. There is a great balance of project work and faculty lectures. I also really appreciated the mentorship I found in the program to help guide my plans for the future." – Class of 2021
“The Summer Student Research Program was a wonderful opportunity to gain exposure to neonatal and pediatric medicine. I chose this program out of personal interest for these fields, and would highly recommend anyone interested in medicine and healthcare to apply. The skills I developed through this experience will surely support me in future endeavors and have inspired me to continue pursuing my passion for medicine.“ – Class of 2022
“I would definitely recommend this to other students. You won’t just be doing neonatal research, you’ll also gain valuable connections with professionals who want to mentor you, which is extremely helpful if you don’t personally know anyone in the health field. This is also a great opportunity to get a well rounded glimpse into what it’s like to work in the NICU” – Class of 2022
“I would recommend this program in a heartbeat. It exceeded all my expectations and helped me to discover more about my passion for medicine.” – Class of 2022
“I would recommend this program to others. I think it was a great mix of focusing on a specific project and really getting to understand the details of that research, while balancing that with exposure to other topics and areas in the field” – Class of 2022
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