Training

The Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) Internship Program provides undergraduate students with a focused, challenging summer research experience in a cutting-edge stem cell science laboratory.

Interns are exposed to different professional options within the scientific arena through a stem cell seminar series, a career pathways presentation, and a weekly stem cell companion course.

Internship Program

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, HIP will be on pause for the summer of 2021. We expect to open the summer 2022 application cycle by December 2021.

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"The mentorship I received was amazing. Add to that all the biomedical infrastructure, and the connections between industry and the university and hospitals in the Boston area — it really sets it apart from other places. There is a strong focus on disease-oriented research at Harvard and HSCI, so for me it is a wonderful place to explore."

Jorge Diego Martin Rufino

2017 HIP intern
"The most valuable part of the experience is to be exposed to new challenges. I’ve been put in a lab where I had to learn new techniques, to adapt quickly, and to understand the scientific meaning of what I was doing. That opened my mind to how I approached science."

Ange Uwimana

2016 HIP Intern

HIP interns gain both mentorship and hands-on experience working in some of the world's top research laboratories. They form new connections in Boston's unique, multidisciplinary stem cell community and share unforgettable experiences with fellow HIP interns. With a full seminar series, training, and lectures from top researchers, the program provides unparalleled opportunities that shape careers and inspire the next generation of stem cell scientists.