Program Description
- Students selected to participate in the LFKRI-Summer Undergraduate Research Program at New York Blood Center Enterprises, in Rye, NY, will be part of our cutting-edge biomedical research. They will work side-by-side with some of the world’s leading research scientists.
- Students are matched with laboratories according to their stated research interests and will work on projects under the direct supervision of faculty and postdoctoral fellows.
- Research projects in biomedical sciences and public health directly related to the following areas of research: Transfusion Medicine, Hematology and Immunology, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology.
- Students must commit to 10 weeks of full-time work between early June to August 2026.
- At the end of the summer program, students will present their research findings in a formal seminar to the institute.
- We offer competitive financial compensation. Accepted students will receive up to $6,000 (please note that this includes salary/housing and travel support).
Qualifications and Selection
- Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited College or University. International Students studying at a degree-granting institution in the US are eligible to apply.
- Applicants should have a strong desire to pursue a career in the biomedical sciences or healthcare.
- Selection is based upon academic credentials, letters of recommendation, and the congruence of the student’s expressed goals with the internship program. Applicants must have completed at least one full semester of bench laboratory research.
- We encourage applicants who were not previously selected to reapply.