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Reviewed November 6, 2026

Open now · 26 opportunities

Start with these currently accepting applications. Each listing includes the audience, requirements, materials to prepare, and deadline, with a link to the official program for full details.

Open nowHealth scholarship

Sharp Index Scholarships, 2026–27

Sharp Index

Who it’s for: Undergraduate, graduate, professional, and medical students in health-related fields

Two scholarship tracks support work related to clinician well-being, healthcare workforce mental health, or health equity. The Health Equity Scholarship offers a $5,000 flexible-use educational grant and optional professional support.

Deadline: November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Requirements

  • Pursuing a pathway related to medicine, healthcare, public health, mental health, medical education, healthcare research, or healthcare leadership.
  • Show a meaningful connection to the scholarship’s mission through education, service, advocacy, lived experience, research, or career goals.
  • The Health Equity track is for eligible applicants from historically underrepresented or underserved populations and identities; review both tracks’ requirements before applying.
  • Current Sharp Index directors, officers, employees, and their immediate family or household members are ineligible.

What to prepare

  • Prepare educational and career goals, a résumé or CV, a short mission-alignment statement, and relevant research, advocacy, service, or community experience.
  • Health Equity applicants also propose a topic and format for a knowledge-sharing contribution. Recommendation letters are not required for the initial application unless a track says otherwise.
Open nowHealth equity scholarship

Black Health Equity Scholarship, 2026

Black Health

Who it’s for: Students age 17+ in a U.S. health-related college or training program

A $1,000 scholarship for a student whose health career will improve outcomes for Black communities. There is no demographic requirement, GPA minimum, application fee, transcript, or recommendation letter.

Deadline: December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Requirements

  • At least 17 years old and a legal U.S. resident; enrolled in or admitted to an accredited U.S. college, university, or training program in a health-related field.
  • The program must start or continue in 2027, and applicants must show a genuine commitment to improving Black health outcomes.
  • Provide a school-issued email address or a registrar/program contact to verify enrollment if selected.

What to prepare

  • Write a 500–800 word essay about one specific health gap affecting Black communities and cite a primary source such as a study, federal dataset, or published report.
  • Write a 100–300 word response describing your next concrete career or education step and when you plan to take it.
  • Submit your own writing; AI-written essays are prohibited. Immediate family of Black Health staff are ineligible.
Open nowPaid community health internship

Project AHEAD Community Health Internship, Summer 2027

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center

Who it’s for: Second-, third-, and fourth-year undergraduates at four-year colleges

A paid, 10-week, fully in-person internship in Flushing and Lower Manhattan, New York City. Interns explore primary care, social work, health education, community programming, and research.

Deadline: December 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET · preliminary application

Requirements

  • Currently attending a four-year college or university as a second-, third-, or fourth-year student; high-school, AP, and IB credits do not count toward class standing.
  • Interested in healthcare, health equity, community health, primary care, and serving historically excluded communities, including Asian American communities.
  • Available June 1–August 6, 2027, weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with some early mornings, evenings, and weekends; the role requires travel around New York City.
  • The application page excludes international students and students studying temporarily in the United States who plan to return home after their studies. Housing, food, and travel expenses are not covered.

What to prepare

  • Submit the preliminary form, résumé, and academic transcripts by December 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Prepare everything first: the form has no save-and-return option.
  • After submitting the preliminary form, follow the program's instructions for short-answer responses and one recommendation letter; both are due January 17, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Open nowPaid summer research

DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)

U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science

Who it’s for: Full-time undergraduates and eligible recent graduates

Paid 10-week research internships at participating Department of Energy laboratories and facilities.

Deadline: January 6, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Requirements

  • Full-time enrollment at an accredited undergraduate institution, or meet the DOE definition for an eligible recent graduate.
  • By the application deadline: at least one matriculated semester, 12 total undergraduate credits including 6 STEM credits, and a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0.
  • At least 18 years old when the internship begins; U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

What to prepare

  • Complete the online application, including laboratory choices, research interests, and essays.
  • Upload current and applicable prior undergraduate transcripts with personal information redacted.
  • Request two letters of support through the online system.
Open nowPaid biomedical and public-health research

Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), 2027

Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Who it’s for: Undergraduates entering the summer before their final year, semester, or quarter

Nine weeks of full-time research in Seattle, June 21–August 20, 2027, with $7,304 before taxes and up to $450 in round-trip travel support. Participants pay for housing, meals, and local transportation.

Deadline: January 8, 2027 at midnight PST · letters due January 15 at midnight PST

Requirements

  • Entering the summer before the final year, semester, or quarter of undergraduate study; the 2027 form specifies graduation in December 2027 or May/June 2028. Strong science background or related interests required.
  • The main page lists U.S. citizenship or permanent residence. The program FAQ also describes F-1 students with CPT and J-1 students with Academic Training authorization; confirm your eligibility with program staff if relying on these routes or DACA status, because funding can change annually.
  • Available for the entire June 21–August 20 program.

What to prepare

  • Submit the online application, a current transcript (unofficial accepted), a one-page research-interests and career-goals statement, and a 200-word reflection about overcoming a challenge.
  • Identify up to three faculty mentors and explain your research interests. Provide one required recommender and optionally a second; letters are due January 15, 2027 at midnight PST.
Open nowPaid cancer research

Case Western Reserve Cancer-focused Summer Undergraduate Research (CanSUR), 2027

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Who it’s for: Undergraduates interested in cancer research, medicine, and biomedical science

A 10-week mentored cancer research experience in Cleveland with a $5,000 stipend. Housing and travel allowances are available for selected participants.

Deadline: January 15, 2027 · closing time not published

Requirements

  • Undergraduate student at a college or university; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Interested in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, or social sciences and able to participate in the summer research program.

What to prepare

  • Submit the application through the InfoReady portal linked from the official program page, including transcripts and responses to three essay questions.
  • Provide contact information for two references, including one science teacher or professor, and rank five preferred mentors. References may be contacted for more information.
Open nowPaid clinical research internship

Mayo Clinic Clinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP), 2027

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Who it’s for: College students and eligible recent graduates exploring healthcare and research

A clinical research internship, June 1–August 6, 2027, with a $3,500 stipend and approximately 20 hours weekly. Mandatory orientation, weekly lectures, and final presentations are in person; participants cover housing and transportation.

Deadline: January 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST

Requirements

  • At least 18 by the start; GPA of at least 3.5; completed freshman year; currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university, or graduated within 13 months of the start date. A limited number of exceptional graduate students may qualify.
  • Applicants already matriculated in a professional degree such as MD, DO, DDS, PharmD, or PhD, and applicants who completed two CRISP summers, are ineligible.
  • U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees, asylees, and foreign nationals who do not require visa sponsorship now or in the future may apply. F-1 students should confirm their institution's work-authorization requirements; acceptance does not guarantee authorization.

What to prepare

  • Use Mayo's admissions portal; select Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs and Clinical Research Internship Study Program, then create a Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Experience Application.
  • After submitting, provide a healthcare/research-career essay of no more than 500 words, unofficial college transcripts with GPA, a recent CV or résumé, and one recommendation letter.
  • Submit a video response using the program's prompt and guidelines (no more than two minutes), an accessible video link, and a 16-digit ORCID identifier in Supplemental Items and Documents.
Open nowBiomedical research · PhD and MD-PhD pathway

Mount Sinai SURP4US, Summer 2027

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Who it’s for: Rising juniors and seniors with limited research access who plan to pursue a biomedical PhD or MD-PhD

A 10-week mentored biomedical-research program for students who are socioeconomically disadvantaged and/or have had limited access to research. Participants receive a $5,000 stipend and housing allowance. This program is for future PhD or MD-PhD applicants, not MD-only applicants.

Deadline: January 15, 2027

Requirements

  • Currently a sophomore or junior at a four-year U.S. undergraduate institution, including U.S. territories.
  • Explain barriers to hands-on research access or relevant socioeconomic disadvantage; have a strong science background and a goal of pursuing biomedical research professionally.

What to prepare

  • Complete the online application and provide copies of high-school and college transcripts.
  • Request three recommendation letters; the program recommends that at least two come from people who know your research interests or experience.
Open nowPaid cancer research internship

UChicago Advanced Research Internship, Summer 2027

University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

Who it’s for: College sophomores and juniors interested in research or medicine

A 10-week, full-time cancer research internship with a $5,000 taxable stipend, plus monthly career development, leadership, community outreach, and mentoring activities through May 2028. Housing and travel are not provided.

Deadline: January 18, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CT

Requirements

  • College sophomore or junior when applying and at least 16 at the start of the Summer 2027 program.
  • Strong interest in scientific research or medicine, a strong academic record especially in math and science, and availability for the full-time summer program and monthly activities through May 2028.
  • Immediate family members of the program leadership team or UChicago faculty are not eligible.

What to prepare

  • Submit the online application with academic information, including GPA and a recent transcript, contact information, and short responses of up to 250 words each.
  • Arrange for two recommendations, including at least one from a teacher or professor, by the application deadline.
Open nowPaid biomedical research

Baylor SMART Program, Summer 2027

Baylor College of Medicine

Who it’s for: Undergraduates interested in research careers, especially PhD-oriented students

Nine weeks of mentored biomedical research and career development in Houston. The program offers about $5,400 in compensation, which may be split between salary and housing or travel support depending on funding.

Deadline: January 22, 2027 at 8:00 a.m. CT

Requirements

  • At least a 3.0 GPA, currently enrolled at a U.S. college or university, and returning to complete your undergraduate degree after the summer; no graduation before or during the program.
  • Previous research is valuable but not required, except for first-year students, who need prior research experience or a national or international science-fair award. International students need U.S. work authorization.
  • The program encourages students pursuing PhD research careers; it is not a clinical or medical-school preparation program.

What to prepare

  • Submit the online application, an unofficial transcript, and two recommendation letters from math, science, or engineering faculty; at least one recommender must be from your university.
  • Commit to the full nine-week program and be ready to provide health-insurance and immunization records if selected.
Open nowPaid biomedical research

UIC Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), 2027

University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy

Who it’s for: Sophomores and juniors in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields pursuing research training

A 10-week biomedical-research fellowship with an independent mentored project, seminars, and career development. Participants receive $7,000 and travel support to and from Chicago.

Deadline: January 25, 2027

Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident, GPA of at least 3.2, and available for the full 10 weeks.
  • Strong interest in an advanced research degree such as a PhD or PharmD/PhD; the program is not aimed at MD-only applicants. Students from groups underrepresented in health-related sciences are encouraged to apply.

What to prepare

  • Submit the application form, personal statement, and transcripts by January 25, 2027.
  • Request two letters from current or former professors, instructors, or advisers. Letters must be signed, on institutional letterhead, and emailed directly to the program by the deadline.
Open nowPaid biomedical and health research

NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP), Summer 2027

National Institutes of Health

Who it’s for: College, graduate, and professional students interested in full-time summer research

Full-time research placements across NIH biomedical, behavioral, and social-science labs. Stipends are set by education level. NIH does not provide housing, and interns must show proof of health insurance.

Deadline: January 26, 2027 at 12:00 p.m. ET · references due February 2 at noon ET

Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident, at least 18 by September 30, 2027, and enrolled at least half time in college, graduate, or professional school when applying. Accepted fall graduate students may also qualify; permanent residents must attend or be accepted at a U.S. institution.
  • Graduating high-school seniors must meet NIH’s separate age and enrollment rules. Those who are 17 on June 1 and turn 18 by September 30 must live within 40 miles of an NIH campus.
  • Able to commit to a full-time summer research appointment; specific NIH institutes and labs may have additional requirements.

What to prepare

  • Apply through the NIH Application Center; provide coursework and grades, a CV or résumé, and a personal statement about research interests and goals.
  • Enter two references, then contact NIH principal investigators whose research interests you. Reference letters are due February 2, after the application closes.
Open nowPaid summer research

Wake Forest Biomedical Engineering and Informatics Summer Research Program, 2027

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Who it’s for: Undergraduate and master's students in biomedical engineering, computing, science, or related fields

A 10-week research program in areas such as cancer diagnostics, injury prevention, medical devices, biomedical informatics, and medical imaging. The program provides a stipend and funded shared campus housing for non-local participants.

Deadline: January 29, 2027

Requirements

  • At least 18 by the start date, completed two semesters of undergraduate or master's education, GPA of at least 3.0, and actively enrolled at a U.S. institution; students graduating before May 25, 2027 are not eligible.
  • U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, and students attending a U.S. institution on an F-1 or J-1 visa may apply; international places are limited.

What to prepare

  • Submit the online application with a one-page personal statement, résumé or CV, transcripts, and one academic or professional reference.
  • Commit to the May 25–July 30, 2027 program; a recommendation letter is optional but encouraged.
Open nowScholarships and financial aid

Georgia Tech 2027–28 financial aid and scholarship application

Georgia Tech Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

Who it’s for: Returning Georgia Tech undergraduate students applying for 2027–28 aid

The 2027–28 Georgia Tech aid application and FAFSA are open. Returning students must reapply each year to be considered for aid and renewal of previous scholarships.

Deadline: January 31, 2027

Requirements

  • Complete the 2027–28 Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid (GT App) in OSCAR using a GT account.
  • Complete the 2027–28 FAFSA for federal aid or need-based institutional funds; the FAFSA uses 2025 tax information.
  • Georgia residents seeking only HOPE or Zell Miller may submit GSFAPPS instead of FAFSA, but still need the GT App.

What to prepare

  • Submit all forms and requested documents by January 31, 2027 for on-time consideration for need-based institutional aid and renewal of prior scholarships.
  • Check the OSFA instructions for your student type and any requested documents.
Open nowScholarship and paid internship

NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship, 2027

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Who it’s for: Second-year undergraduates in NOAA mission-related fields

Up to $40,000 in support, including $9,500 per year for junior and senior year, a paid 10-week NOAA internship, and conference travel funding. Relevant areas include biological and social sciences as well as other NOAA mission disciplines.

Deadline: January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Requirements

  • U.S. citizen enrolled full time as an undergraduate sophomore (or third year in a five-year program); anticipated bachelor's graduation date must be December 2028 through August 2029.
  • At least a 3.0 GPA and a major in a NOAA mission-relevant field. Community college students transferring to a four-year college in Fall 2027 may also be eligible.

What to prepare

  • Submit the online application, essay responses, transcripts from every college attended, and an official document listing your anticipated graduation date.
  • Request two references through the application system; at least one must be an academic reference. Make sure both submit their forms before the deadline.
Open nowPaid biomedical research

Cincinnati Children’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), 2027

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Who it’s for: Students who will be undergraduates in Fall 2027 and are interested in research or medicine

Ten weeks of full-time, in-person research in Cincinnati, paid at $13 per hour. Participants arrange their own housing and health insurance.

Deadline: February 1, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. EST

Requirements

  • Will be an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in Fall 2027; GPA of at least 3.0; U.S. citizen or permanent resident with an interest in biomedical research or medicine.
  • International applicants must live in Cincinnati, attend a Cincinnati-area college, hold an F-1 visa, and obtain their own CPT authorization; contact the program to confirm this route.
  • Available for a 40-hour weekly research commitment. Selected participants provide vaccination records and pass an in-person pre-employment urine drug screen.

What to prepare

  • Complete the eligibility quiz and online application, including career/research essays, a current résumé, and an official or unofficial transcript showing your name.
  • Arrange one required recommendation letter before submitting; at most two letters are accepted. Identify up to three potential faculty mentors in the application.
  • Follow the updated 2027 instructions: do not contact faculty before or during initial selection. Return to the application and press the final submit button by the deadline; submission is not automatic.
Open nowPaid biomedical research

Rockefeller Chemers Neustein Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), 2027

The Rockefeller University

Who it’s for: College sophomores and juniors studying life or physical sciences

Ten weeks of laboratory research in New York City, June 7–August 13, 2027, with a $6,500 stipend. Free housing is provided for students who cannot commute.

Deadline: February 1, 2027 · all materials; closing time not published

Requirements

  • College sophomore or junior majoring in the life or physical sciences; international students may apply.
  • Participate in the 10-week summer research program. Laboratory placement is arranged centrally; applicants are not expected to secure their own lab.

What to prepare

  • Complete the official online application and upload a CV or résumé and a personal statement of no more than two single-spaced pages covering academic background, scientific interests, research experience if any, career goals, and your contribution to and benefit from SURF.
  • Upload a scanned official transcript from every college or university attended as an unencrypted PDF; unofficial transcripts are not accepted.
  • Arrange two recommendation letters, preferably from professors or research mentors, and ensure all required materials arrive by February 1. State laboratory or research-area preferences in the application.
Open nowPaid biomedical research

UVA Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP), 2027

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Who it’s for: Undergraduates considering biomedical research; rising juniors and seniors are typical applicants

A 10-week mentored research experience with a $6,000 stipend, housing, and travel support. First-year students, non-science majors transitioning to science, and pre-med students moving toward research may also apply.

Deadline: February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Requirements

  • Undergraduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; some limited positions may consider international students under different funding.
  • No minimum GPA or prior research experience is required. Participants must commit full time for the 10 weeks and have health insurance.

What to prepare

  • Submit the online application, an unofficial transcript, and personal statements about career goals and research interests.
  • Request two faculty or adviser recommendation letters. Applications are due February 1; recommendation letters are due within seven days after that deadline.
Open nowPaid biomedical research

Penn Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP), 2027

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Who it’s for: Undergraduates aspiring to PhD or MD-PhD study in biomedical sciences

A 10-week biomedical research internship with a $5,500 stipend, campus housing, a meal plan, and one round-trip to Penn. The program is intended for doctoral research pathways rather than MD-only applicants.

Deadline: February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a four-year college for the fall after the program; graduating seniors and students unable to attend all 10 weeks are not eligible.
  • No prior research experience is required; preference is given to students who have completed sophomore or junior year, especially those with limited access to research opportunities.

What to prepare

  • Submit a résumé or CV, unofficial transcript, two recommendation letters, a research and personal statement, and a 150–200 word community statement.
  • Use Penn's application for Summer 2027; all materials, including letters, must arrive by the deadline. The Leadership Alliance portal's opening and closing dates remain unannounced on Penn's page.
Open nowPaid biomedical research

Iowa Biomedical Scholars Summer Undergraduate Research Program (BSURP), 2027

University of Iowa

Who it’s for: Biological-sciences undergraduates who will have completed sophomore or junior year

A full-time, 10-week residential research program, expected May 24–July 30, 2027. Iowa anticipates a stipend of at least $5,500, dormitory housing, up to $500 for travel, and a $500 food allowance.

Deadline: February 1, 2027 · closing time not published

Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident majoring in a biological science at an accredited four-year college or university; completed sophomore or junior year before the program.
  • Commit full time for the program's duration. Students with limited research experience and an interest in graduate school are encouraged to apply.

What to prepare

  • Complete the online application, upload an academic transcript including Fall 2026 grades when available, and rank graduate programs matching your research interests.
  • Provide contact information for two faculty members familiar with your skills and aptitudes, particularly in biological sciences, so they can submit recommendation letters.
Open nowBiomedical research · PhD pathway

UCSF Summer Research Training Program (SRTP), 2027

University of California San Francisco

Who it’s for: Current undergraduates planning a life- or health-sciences PhD

Research in San Francisco, May 30–August 7, 2027, with a summer stipend, public-transportation support, round-trip travel, housing, and program health insurance. Participants must live in the provided housing.

Deadline: February 1, 2027 · published cutoff differs: 11:58 / 11:59 p.m. PST

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate who will not earn a bachelor’s degree by the end of Spring 2027; at least four semesters or six quarters of undergraduate study before the program.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident at a four-year U.S. college or university, including U.S. territories. The program page says DACA/AB540 applicants should contact staff about possible eligibility; international students are ineligible.
  • Plan to pursue a PhD in a UCSF life- or health-sciences discipline and participate in the full program. The FAQ excludes professional-school career goals; prior research experience is needed to be competitive.

What to prepare

  • Submit the online application and personal statement, two recommendation letters, and college transcripts; copies or unofficial transcripts are accepted when applying, with official transcripts required after admission.
  • Indicate research interests and potential mentors in the application; do not contact faculty directly for placement.
  • Apply early: the main page and FAQ timeline list 11:59 p.m. PST, but another FAQ answer says 11:58 p.m. PST on the same date. Confirm the cutoff with the program before relying on the final minute.
Open nowPaid biomedical research

NYU Grossman Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), 2027

NYU Grossman School of Medicine · Vilcek Institute

Who it’s for: Undergraduates with bench-laboratory experience pursuing biomedical research

Full-time research in New York City, June 1–July 30, 2027, with $5,000, housing, and round-trip travel reimbursement. Students cover food and other living costs.

Deadline: February 2, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident; completed sophomore or junior year of college.
  • At least one full semester of bench-laboratory research and commitment to the entire program.

What to prepare

  • Submit materials through NYU's application portal. Selection considers research experience, academic record, and recommendations from faculty advisers or research supervisors.
  • Check the portal's full materials instructions; the public pages do not specify the number of recommendation letters.
Open nowBiomedical research · PhD and MD-PhD pathway

Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), 2027

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Who it’s for: Undergraduates at U.S. colleges who will have completed sophomore year

A full-time, 10-week laboratory research fellowship in Jacksonville, Scottsdale, or Rochester, June 1–August 6, 2027. Participants must begin June 1 and work at least 40 hours weekly.

Deadline: February 3, 2027 · closing time not published

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university; completed sophomore year before the program; cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Students who will have earned their first bachelor's degree before the program are ineligible.
  • Seriously considering a biomedical research career through a PhD or MD-PhD.
  • International students enrolled full time at a U.S. institution may apply, but must obtain required employment authorization through their institution. Mayo Clinic does not sponsor visas for SURF.

What to prepare

  • Use Mayo's admissions portal; select the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Only one application per season is allowed.
  • After submitting the application, upload a one- to two-page career-goals statement and unofficial transcripts from every college attended in Supplemental Items and Documents.
  • Request two recommendation letters from research mentors or science instructors through the portal. Review all supplemental requirements before the deadline.
Open nowSummer research

Georgia Tech SURE 2027

Georgia Tech College of Engineering

Who it’s for: Rising juniors and seniors in computing, engineering, science, or technology

A summer research experience at Georgia Tech. Program dates are May 23–July 30, 2027; prior research experience is helpful but not required.

Deadline: February 15, 2027

Requirements

  • Rising junior or senior at a U.S. college or university; must not have graduated by May 2027.
  • Computing, engineering, science, or other technology major; cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident; interested in attending graduate school.

What to prepare

  • Submit a statement of interest and unofficial transcript through Georgia Tech’s InfoReady portal.
  • Request one recommendation letter from a faculty member; all materials are due by February 15, 2027.
Open nowLeadership

Georgia Tech LEAD Fellows (coaches)

Georgia Tech Leadership Education and Development

Who it’s for: Upper-level Georgia Tech undergraduate and graduate students

Coach Georgia Tech students developing their leadership skills. AY 2026–27 student applications are open on a rolling basis.

Deadline: Rolling application · AY 2026–27

Requirements

  • Upper-level Georgia Tech undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to coaching and developing others.
  • Plan for weekly coaching, training, and program activities; the page lists about 1–2 hours per week and up to 2–3 hours during some activities.

What to prepare

  • Use the student application linked from the official LEAD Fellows page.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the program describes a fall training and fall-to-spring commitment.
Open nowAtlanta hospital community service · nonclinical

Grady Health volunteer opportunities

Grady Health System

Who it’s for: Students and community members interested in serving at Grady in Atlanta

Grady describes nonclinical volunteer areas such as Guest Services and campus beautification. Check the portal for current openings; Women’s Services Liaison placements are waitlist only.

Deadline: Rolling · apply for currently listed roles

Requirements

  • The volunteer program welcomes students and community members; applicants complete an interview, health screening, and background check.
  • Volunteers must commit to at least one year of service and a minimum of three hours each week.

What to prepare

  • Review the current open roles and submit the application through Grady's volunteer portal.
  • Complete the interview, health screening, background check, orientation, and training before placement.
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Confirm Georgia Tech nomination availability

These national scholarship cycles are open, but they require institutional nomination. Georgia Tech’s current internal deadlines could not be verified, so these are excluded from the open count. Check with Prestigious Fellowships Advising before preparing an application.

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Barry Goldwater Scholarship, 2027 competition

Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation

Who it’s for: Sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in science, math, or engineering

The national 2027 nomination cycle is open, but Georgia Tech’s internal nomination deadline and current availability could not be confirmed. Contact the campus fellowship adviser before preparing an application; the national deadline does not establish that GT nominations remain open.

Deadline: Campus deadline varies; national nomination deadline January 29, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. CT

Requirements

  • Sophomore or junior at an accredited U.S. two-year or four-year institution and full-time during funded terms.
  • Cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 and a research career goal in natural science, mathematics, or engineering; medicine qualifies when research is central to the career plan.
  • U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.

What to prepare

  • Start with the Goldwater Student Interest Form and contact Georgia Tech Prestigious Fellowships Advising about the campus deadline.
  • If selected for nomination, prepare the questionnaire, research essay, three recommendation letters, and transcripts.
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Harry S. Truman Scholarship, 2027 competition

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

Who it’s for: Undergraduates nearing graduation and planning a career in public service

The national 2027 competition is underway and offers up to $30,000 for graduate or professional study. Institutional nomination is required; Georgia Tech’s internal deadline and current nomination availability could not be confirmed.

Deadline: February 2, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. in your time zone · national deadline; GT deadline unverified

Requirements

  • In the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree lasting four years or more, or the final year of a degree lasting three years or fewer; enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution.
  • U.S. citizen, U.S. national resident of American Samoa, or expecting citizenship by the award date; institutional nomination is required.
  • Strong public/community service and leadership record, with plans for a career in government or another public-service field.

What to prepare

  • Contact Georgia Tech Prestigious Fellowships Advising now for the campus nomination process and internal deadline.
  • Nominees complete the application and supporting materials through the Foundation’s system.
Verify campus nominationPublic-service and environmental scholarship

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, 2027

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation

Who it’s for: Sophomores and juniors pursuing environmental careers, or enrolled Native/Alaska Native students pursuing health care or Tribal public policy

The national 2027 application is available, but only a faculty representative can grant access. Georgia Tech’s internal nomination deadline and current availability could not be confirmed; check with campus advising before preparing materials.

Deadline: March 4, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. MST · campus deadline may be earlier

Requirements

  • For the environment category: U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident; sophomore or junior at an accredited institution; and planning a career related to the environment.
  • For Native health care or Tribal public policy: U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident; an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe; and pursuing health care or Tribal public policy.

What to prepare

  • Contact Georgia Tech Prestigious Fellowships Advising now about the campus nomination process, faculty representative, and internal deadline; students cannot access the application without a faculty representative.
  • Prepare the 11-question application, an 800-word essay, college transcripts, and three recommendation letters. Additional documents apply to Native health care/Tribal public policy applicants and some permanent residents.
  • Faculty representatives must register applicants by March 3, 2027, before the national submission deadline on March 4.

Funding and enrichment

Find opportunities that fit you

Most scholarship listings were last reviewed November 8, 2026; AAMC Fee Assistance and PURA Travel were rechecked November 6, and PURA Salary October 19. Confirm current eligibility and deadlines on each official program page before applying.

For undergraduate and pre-health students

AAMCOpen

AAMC Fee Assistance Program

Eligible students preparing to apply to medical school

Fee assistance can reduce MCAT costs and provide official preparation products, MSAR access, and AMCAS benefits. Benefits are not retroactive.

Eligibility summary
U.S.-based home address; each reported household’s 2025 income at or below 400% of the 2025 national poverty level. Applicants must be preparing for medical school and not currently accepted or enrolled; medical-school graduates are ineligible. Previously accepted applicants who formally withdrew may qualify. Parental information applies to applicants under 26; review the 2026 Essentials and required financial documents.
Award or benefit
Discounted MCAT registration, official prep products, MSAR access, and qualifying AMCAS fee benefits
Deadline
Application available · closing date not stated on the reviewed program page
LMSA membership
Not listed as required
Georgia Tech UROPOpen

President's Undergraduate Research Award — Travel

Georgia Tech undergraduates presenting faculty-mentored work

PURA Travel Awards help reimburse eligible conference travel for undergraduates accepted to present research, scholarship, or creative work.

Eligibility summary
Georgia Tech undergraduate in good standing (GPA above 2.0), accepted to present work associated with a GT or GTRI faculty mentor. Faculty confirmation, a pre-travel workshop, and a post-conference reflection are required; limit one award per academic year.
Award or benefit
Up to $1,000 in eligible travel reimbursement
Deadline
Rolling · apply at least one month before your conference
LMSA membership
Not listed as required
LMSA NationalClosed

LMSA National Fall Scholarship Cycle

Primarily medical students; the National Conference Travel Scholarship also includes eligible pre-med applicants

The 2026 fall cycle included medical-student awards and an NC2026 travel scholarship that listed LMSA National or LMSA PLUS members planning to apply to medical school among eligible audiences. The listed application deadline has passed.

Eligibility summary
Requirements differed by award; the listed application deadline has passed.
Award or benefit
Varies by award; the listed NC2026 travel scholarship provides $500
Deadline
August 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
LMSA membership
Required for the listed cycle
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Carmen Reyes MCAT Scholarship

Pre-medical students preparing to apply to medical school

The 2026 award supported MCAT registration or preparation expenses for eligible pre-medical students.

Eligibility summary
The 2026 cycle required paid LMSA National membership, MCAT registration within the listed testing window, and a service or health-equity commitment.
Award or benefit
2026 cycle: fifteen $350 awards
Deadline
March 31, 2026
LMSA membership
Required for the listed cycle
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Program

Eligible high-school, undergraduate, and graduate students

HSF Scholars receive support services and may be eligible for an award depending on available funds and need.

Eligibility summary
The 2026 cycle listed citizenship/status, GPA, full-time enrollment, FAFSA, and Hispanic-heritage requirements on the official page.
Award or benefit
2026 cycle: potential awards of $500–$5,000 based on relative need
Deadline
February 15, 2026
LMSA membership
Not listed as required
Georgia Tech UROPClosed

President's Undergraduate Research Award — Salary

Georgia Tech undergraduates conducting faculty-mentored research

PURA Salary Awards fund eligible undergraduate research completed with a Georgia Tech or GTRI faculty mentor. The Spring 2027 application deadline (extended to October 16, 2026) has passed. The official UROP page lists Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 deadlines as TBD — check there for the next cycle.

Eligibility summary
Current rules include undergraduate standing, a qualifying faculty mentor, research registration, and award-specific restrictions.
Award or benefit
$2,000 salary award
Deadline
October 16, 2026
LMSA membership
Not listed as required
SHPEPClosed

Summer Health Professions Education Program

Eligible college students exploring medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health, and other health professions

SHPEP concluded its final summer cohort in 2026. The official website is preserved as a historical resource celebrating more than three decades of the program; there is no new application cycle to plan around.

Eligibility summary
No current application cycle. Review the historical SHPEP site only for legacy program context.
Award or benefit
Free summer health-professions enrichment
LMSA membership
Not listed as required

After professional-school acceptance or enrollment

Keep these in mind for a later stage of your journey. They require professional-school acceptance or enrollment and are not current undergraduate funding options.

U.S. Health Resources and Services AdministrationClosed

National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

Students accepted to or enrolled full time in eligible primary-care health-professions programs

NHSC scholarships support eligible professional training in exchange for service at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area.

Eligibility summary
Pre-professional students are not eligible. This is a future opportunity after acceptance into an eligible professional program.
Award or benefit
Tuition and other support defined in the current program guidance
Deadline
April 16, 2026
LMSA membership
Not listed as required

Summer 2027 and beyond

Find your next opportunity

These directories and recurring resources were checked October 19, 2026. Some point to applications that open later, while others help you find current positions and programs. Check the official source for availability and requirements.

Summer 2027 internships and research

Use these directories and program pages to find current positions and watch for upcoming Summer 2027 application windows. Programs set their own eligibility and deadlines.

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Georgia Tech CareerBuzz internships and co-ops

Search Georgia Tech internship, co-op, and employer postings. GT students need to complete the Experiential Learning Application before applying to eligible co-op and internship postings; access CareerBuzz with GT credentials. Openings and requirements vary by position.

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Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program, 2027

Applications for Summer 2027 are open, due January 8 at midnight PST; recommendation letters are due January 15. The nine-week Seattle program runs June 21–August 20 for undergraduates entering the summer before their final year, semester, or quarter. Review the verified open listing above for eligibility, materials, and costs.

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AAMC Summer Undergraduate Research Programs directory

Browse summer biomedical and medical research programs around the country. Each program sets its own eligibility and application schedule, so contact programs and check their official pages for Summer 2027 details.

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Georgia Tech Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

Find faculty-mentored research at Georgia Tech and check UROP for research credit, PURA awards, and upcoming funding cycles. The Spring 2027 PURA Salary deadline (extended to October 16) has passed; UROP lists Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 deadlines as TBD.

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Leadership and community service

Build leadership through campus programs and find local service projects; openings and commitments depend on the organizer.

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Georgia Tech MOVE service opportunities

Georgia Tech’s volunteer umbrella connects students with service organizations and committees, including Medical Assistance. Explore current groups and ways to participate or take on a leadership role.

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Hands On Atlanta volunteer calendar

Find Atlanta-area service projects by date, location, and impact area. Check each organizer’s age, schedule, and registration requirements.

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Georgia Tech Engage student organizations

Browse registered student organizations and public events, then contact groups about current member, committee, and officer opportunities.

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Hospital and clinic volunteering

These programs offer hospital or clinic service and patient-support experience. They are nonclinical volunteer roles, not clinical internships; check age, screening, and time commitments.

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Grady Health volunteer program

Apply for a service-based role supporting patients, families, and staff. Grady requires an application and interview, health screening, background check, orientation, and at least one year of service for a minimum of three hours each week. Grady says volunteering is not an internship or pathway to employment.

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Emory University Hospital College Volunteer Program

The official page describes nonclinical service for enrolled college students age 18+, September–April, four hours weekly and at least 80 hours. Rechecked November 6: its application links still lead to a program at capacity and a different program whose October 9 deadline passed. Confirm the correct college application with Emory Volunteer Services before applying; no open college application was verified.

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Scholarship searches for 2027–28

Start with Georgia Tech’s current aid applications and matching tool, then check national award cycles and their specific eligibility rules.

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Scholarship Universe

Search external scholarship matches based on your profile, interests, and experience. Georgia Tech says the tool is available to currently enrolled students and admitted prospective students with a GTID; sign in with GT credentials.

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LMSA National scholarships

LMSA National describes Fall, Winter, and Spring scholarship cycles. Award eligibility varies; many awards on the current page are for medical students, so check each cycle before applying. Watch for updated 2026–27 cycle details.

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