College of Medicine – Phoenix and Flinn Foundation summer research internship

The Translational Research Office is excited to begin recruitment for the 2025 University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Flinn Foundation summer research internship. This medical research internship is open to students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors in the 2025-2026 academic year, as well as graduates pursuing a gap year. Interns are paired with a biomedical research faculty member for 10 weeks over the summer to conduct research on a topic of their choosing and gain exposure to the world of being a physician-scientist. 

 

This internship is a great fit for anyone who is passionate about translating scientific laboratory research findings into tangible, patient-centered health solutions. Past interns have gained skills utilizing gel electrophoresis, staining tissues with antibodies, inducing gene expression in mice, conducting flow cytometry and developing diagnostic tests. Read about 2024 Summer Interns here. 

 

The application will open on Dec. 2, 2024 and close on Jan. 10, 2025. Finalists will be notified in February 2025. 

 

The internship will run from June 2 - Aug. 8, 2025. Interns receive a stipend of $4,000. 

 

Students may fill out this interest form to be alerted when the application opens. 

 

Application requirements can be found in further detail on our website. They include: 

Please visit the website to learn more. Contact program manager Sabrina Uddin (suddin@arizona.edu) with any questions.