Division of Translational Science
This program is for college students interested in research careers.
Program length: 9 weeks
Program dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026
Program details
Applications Open December 1st, 2026.
A limited number of paid and unpaid internships will be awarded based on funding available. Students are responsible for their own housing during program.
Research areas include:
- Immunology/Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Cell Biology
The program also includes career development workshops, summer scholars journal clubs and a research symposium where each scholar will give a short presentation on their research completed during the program.
How to apply
Applications open December 1, 2025. Once you have gathered all the required information below, please send an email to SSP_admin@rush.edu All attachments must be in the form of a PDF. Any email that is incomplete will not be reviewed for admissions.
- Include: Name, Address, Email, and Phone Number in your email.
- Unofficial transcript(s) attached as a pdf from each school you have attended.
- 500-word personal statement on why you want to pursue a career in research attached as a pdf.
- One letter of recommendation on College/University letterhead that you collect from your recommender and attach as a PDF. Please do not have your recommender send it to us directly, you are to attach it as part of your email application.
Application deadline: February 15, 2026.
For any questions, please contact SSP_admin@rush.edu