The LEAH Knox Data Science and Biomedical Research Summer Internship

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Successful candidates can earn up to $2,250, and they will also receive additional benefits such as STEM teaching internships, mentorship from STEM professionals, and eligibility for paid internship opportunities the following summer in a research setting in the Boston area.

The LEAH Knox Data Science and Biomedical Research Summer Internship is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing science, regardless of their prior lab or research experience. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and should be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 (two doses of Pfizer and a booster shot). Students of color and students from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. To be eligible, applicants should have an interest in scientific research, a willingness to learn and work hard, and the ability to commit to the program's full duration, which runs from July 5, 2023, to August 9, 2023, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Successful applicants will learn quantitative methods, data analysis, and coding alongside molecular biology techniques from experienced biology and computer science instructors at MIT. The program includes STEM teaching internships, college and career readiness workshops, and additional academic support. To apply, students must submit an application form, four short answer questions (at least 150 words each), a letter of recommendation from a current/former science or math teacher, their resume, and a copy of their academic transcript. Applications are due on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, at 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and letters of recommendation are due one week later.

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