Preprofessional Opportunities

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute - Summer Scholars Program

Details

Category: Summer
Type: Research
Location: Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Deadline: Late January

Eligibility

All full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors graduating in the Spring are eligible provided that they: are currently enrolled full-time in a 4 year accredited college or university at the time of application; have a minimum 3.3 overall GPA; are interested in research related to child health and wellness; are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents

Description

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) is a 10-week internship designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in pediatric research and academic medicine through training in theoretical knowledge and research as well as critical exposure to pediatric-focused career trajectories under the direct mentorship of CHOP faculty.

The goal of CRISSP is to provide a transformational summer by inspiring students to explore, create, discover, and innovate in areas related to child health and wellness.

Interns will receive a stipend. Free housing will be available. Need-based travel awards may be requested and will be distributed based on availability.