We hope everyone is staying warm outside as the semester comes to a close, and will be wishing you all luck on any finals or papers! As you leave for break, be sure to check out these summer and gap year opportunities – and we’ll be posting again in January!
Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities
Gap Year Opportunity: Project Horseshoe Farm Community Health Fellowship | Applications Due January 18
Project Horseshoe Farms allows fellows to promote and strengthen the health of one of three partner communities (Greensboro, AL, Perry County, AL, and Pomona, CA). Fellows serve as health partners to support seniors, adults living with mental illness, and other vulnerable or isolated individuals. They also volunteer in top notch after school programs and with local schools to help small groups of students, while developing and leading programs at local community centers and volunteering with local supported housing programs and nursing homes.
This experience would be a great fit for students interested in the health professions, public health, medical anthropology, social work, non-profit management, or education, and those who want a transformational experience strengthening a local community. Many students have found this opportunity quite fulfilling as part of their gap year as well, so apply here. Applications are due January 18, but there are rolling deadlines until March 15.
To inquire about shorter-term internships for the summer, check out the information here.
Yale Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience | Applications due January 23, 2026
Successful applicants will be involved in a 2-year training program involving clinical research experience in a developmental research lab. The primary training experience will be in daily activities related to behavioral, psychophysiological, eye-tracking, and neuroimaging (fMRI) studies involving infants and young children with and without autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Fellows will have opportunities to be involved in multiple aspects of each study, ranging from implementation of experiments to data processing and analysis, to participating directly in subject characterization by conducting structured parent interviews and assessing participants. With research mentorship, the selected applicants will be expected to lead a research project to present at an international conference.
For more information, please check out the webpage here. Completed applications including cover page, CV, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statements are due no later than January 23, 2026.
StepUp! to Cancer Research Program | Applications Due January 31
This unique opportunity invites undergraduate students to engage in groundbreaking cancer research alongside leading experts in the field. This program would benefit undergraduates interested in applying to medical school, graduate school in the sciences, and/or seeking positions in industry.
Students joining the StepUp! to Cancer Research Program will develop valuable lab skills, expand their professional network, and be part of a community dedicated to advancing cancer research. As part of this program, you will gain:
- Immersive Research Experience: Work directly with experienced researchers on innovative cancer studies.
- Professional Development: Gain critical skills and insights that will support students’ academic and career pursuits.
- Mentorship & Guidance: Receive personalized guidance from experts in the field of cancer research.
Interested students should fill out the application here. For any questions, please contact Le’Ann.Robles@jefferson.edu.
Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program at St. Jude | Applications due February 1, 2026
The Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program offers a unique opportunity for pre-doctoral students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. This program includes:
- Depending on their academic preparation and particular interests, trainees will spend their rotations in a clinical research or a laboratory research setting.
- Trainees will be matched with a faculty mentor who shares their research interests and will participate in the mentor’s ongoing research projects.
- Trainees attend a daily Lunch & Learn series designed specifically for them, as well as other clinical and basic research conferences.
- Students participate in basic or clinical oncology research, a core lecture series designed specifically for them, as well as research and clinical conferences.
All POE program applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year of college when they begin the program. For more information on the program, and eligibility, be sure to check it out here.
Summer Scholars Program | Applications due Saturday, February 28
The Summer Scholars Program is aimed at providing research opportunities in all aspects of Biological, Biomedical, and Health Research to sophomores and juniors who may be considering applying to graduate (PhD) programs. Students will engage in research activities for 9 weeks while working under the direct supervision of a participating faculty member. They will also design and present a scientific poster outlining their research at the conclusion of the program.
Additionally, this program is meant to provide professional development in the form of research and educational seminars and presentations on graduate school and careers, along with social activities and networking events to interact with University of Rochester graduate students. Check out more information, and the application process, here.
Department of Pediatrics: Summer Training Program at URMC | Applications Open!
The Center for Children’s Health Research (CCHR) offers a competitive 10-week summer training program for students who are entering their junior or senior years of undergraduate college, completing their first year of medical school, recent graduates, and students taking a gap year. The goal of the program is to expose students to an academic pediatric environment to foster their interest and preparation for future careers in research, pediatrics, and academic medicine. This program includes:
- Extensive contact with research mentors, their staffs of investigators and supporting personnel who guide the research project and serve as role models and provide career direction.
- Participation in research seminars that provide participants with an overview of the types of research, career options in research and discussions involving the individual career paths of successful investigators.
- In addition, the program will try to accommodate students who are interested in limited clinical shadowing experiences, as time and availability allows.
For more information on the program, as well as the included stipend, click here for the details. Check out the application requirements too!
Gap Year Opportunity: Pediatric Clinical Research Assistant | Rolling Applications
Working with Cohen Children’s Medical Center and Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, the clinical research assistant will engage in multiple initiatives that strive to improve the health and well-being of children and parents throughout Long Island communities and nationally. The research assistant will be an integral member of our team in General Pediatrics/Department of Pediatrics under Dr. Henry Bernstein, participating in all components of all projects. Responsibilities include:
- Clinical Research: taking the lead in managing and executing all facets of a clinical study, researching topics, recruiting and enrolling patients in the study, participating in data collection, management, and analysis
- Community Engagement: actively contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating breastfeeding promotion initiative across the community through in-person site evaluations and outreach
- Academic Opportunities: drafting and editing grant proposals and research study manuscripts, attending relevant conferences
Applicants should have strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and writing skills. They should be willing to meet deadlines and participate in weekend and evening activities, and have experience organizing and coordinating meetings and admin tasks. This position asks for 1-year commitment and an intent to apply to graduate or medical school.
This position is a full-time per diem salary at $20 per hour without fringe benefits, with an expected start date of June 2026. Interested applicants should send their cover letter (addressed to Dr. Bernstein) and a resume to bernsteinresearchassistants@gmail.com. Please respond no later than February 13, 2026. Letters of Recommendation (2) may be requested. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Additionally, feel free to contact any of the current research assistants, Kate Metzendorf (kmetzendorf@northwell.edu), Leya Khan (lkhan2@northwell.edu), or Emma Yeung (eyeung4@northwell.edu) with any questions regarding the position.
Upcoming Events
2026 Harvard Undergraduate World Pre-Health Conference: Virtual | Saturday, March 28, 2026, register by January 14
The first international pre-health and pre-clinical conference of its kind, the World Pre-Health Conference aims to organize a hybrid worldwide conference and supplementary programming with the goals of creating mentorship and support systems for pre-health and pre-clinical students, offering professional and personal enrichment opportunities, and fostering in-depth conversations related to current health issues. The conference will feature novel keynotes, a medical case studies competition, and a physician mentorship program. Learn more about the conference here.
Early applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (early registration payment excluding financial aid amounts to $10 United States dollars per attendee). Late applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 8, 2026 (late registration payment excluding financial aid amounts to $20 United States dollars per attendee). Register here.
SUNY Upstate Respiratory Therapy Campus Visit Scholarship | Check below for dates!
If you’re interested in patient care, Respiratory Therapy is a great position that offers lots of patient contact, and SUNY Upstate is pleased to introduce a new Respiratory Therapy Campus Visit Scholarship! Prospective students who attend an on-campus Respiratory Therapy information session or open house and, who later matriculate into our Respiratory Therapy program, will receive a scholarship of up to $2,500. Learn more and view eligibility details on the Upstate Respiratory Therapy Campus Visit Scholarship webpage. See the website for full rules and conditions, and register for one of their upcoming events:
- On-campus Information Session: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM. [Register Here]
- On-campus Information Session: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM. [Register Here]
- Spring Open House: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM until 12:15 PM. [Register Here]
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Virtual Info Session, University of Buffalo | Various Times and Dates
Join the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) virtual information session 30 minute appointments. Learn about the application process, admission requirements, academic opportunities and professional experiences as well as the most important factors for considering a career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences. To register for a session, check the link here.
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Have a great week!
Alissa Roger, Career Advisor
Jonathan Bratt, Career Advisor
Alyssa Rodriguez, Career Advisor
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