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OHSU NNACOE Tribal Health Scholars Format: Hybrid Location: Virtual & in-person (local health clinics & hospitals) Duration: 14 weeks virtual + 12 hours clinical shadowing Cost: Stipend upon completion Description: AI/AN high school students are introduced to various professions. 12 hours of clinical shadowing. Covers a number of topics including public health professions, dentistry, nursing, and medicine. Application: Opens in October, closes in January. Learn more here.
Note: not all programs have deadlines or require an application. Visit program websites to learn about specific criteria.
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Creighton Mini Medical School Format: In-person Location: Nebraska or Arizona Duration: One day over a weekend Cost: $300 scholarships available Description: For rural, AI, first-generation, and middle school students from underrepresented groups interested in learning more about careers in medicine. Students are paired with a medical student for long-term mentor and contact. Application: Learn more here. Discovering the Scientist Within Format: In-person Location: Corvallis, OR (Oregon State University) Duration: Half-day Cost: Free Description: Designed to encourage young girls to enter STEM, this program welcomes anyone interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Students participate in hands-on activities. Registration: Learn more here. Doctor for a Day Program Format: In-person Location: Seattle, WA (University of WA) Duration: One day/month Cost: Free Description: This monthly program introduces underrepresented students living in the greater Seattle area to the health professions. Events are run by UW medical students and include stations with hands-on activities, such as suturing or physical exams. Registration: Learn more here. Dream Catcher Program Format: In-person Location: Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ) Duration: One day Cost: Free Description: This one-day event introduces AI students to a variety of health careers. Application: Interested students should visit NAU's Native Journey to Academic Success page here. Investigators of Science Format: In-person Location: Eastern Oregon University, Le Grande, OR Duration: One day in early November Cost: $10.00 Description: Hosted by Eastern Oregon University and Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC), this program is designed for students who are interested in learning more about science, technology, engineering, and math. The goal of this program is to show how STEM fields are part of the healthcare fields. Not AI/AN-specific. Application: NA. Visit website for updates Montana American Indians in Math & Science Format: In-person Location: University of MT campus Duration: One or two weeks depending on track Cost: Free Description: MT AIMS provides STEM programming for 6th-10th grade AI/ANs across the US with the hope of supporting students through a PhD program. This program would be ideal for individuals curious about research careers in the sciences. Application: Opens in spring. Visit website to apply. Roots to Wings - Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Format: In-person Location: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences campus (Yakima, WA) Duration: Nov-April (Bi-monthly) Cost: Free Description: Yakima County students (grades 6-12) learn from PNWU medical students, participate in simulations and labs, and explore what it is like to be a medical care provider. Application: Learn more here.
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CampBio Med Format: In-person Location: Spokane (Whitworth University) and Seattle )Pacific University) Duration: One week Cost: $695 for non-members and $625 for employees of member institutions (scholarships available) Description: 9th-12th grade students interested in biomedical or health science careers choose from six tracks: molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, microbiology, forensic science, and global health. Emphasis on underrepresented populations in the biomedical sciences. Registration: Opens early each year. Learn more here. Environmental Leadership for Youth (ELY) Indigenous Youth Camp Location: Corvallis, OR (Oregon State University) Duration: one week (residential) Cost: Free; stipends available Description: ELY is open to all 9-12th graders living in Oregon who self-identify as Native American. Students experience campus life, meet Indigenous leaders and natural resources scholars, complete hands-on activities, take field trips, and participate in team-building activities. Application: Learn more here. Fred Hutch Coding for Cancer Format: Virtual Duration: Four weeks Cost: Free; $1000 award upon successful completion Description: For 11th and 12th graders (preferably WA residents), this course will teach the R programming language and environment. No prior knowledge is required. Interested youth will connect with computational biologists, participate in hands-on activities, and learn how to use computational methods for cancer research. Not specific to AI/AN, but applications for underrepresented youth are encouraged. Application: Learn more here. Fred Hutch Pathways Research Explorers Format: In-person Duration: Two weeks (July or August sessions) Location: Fred Hutch Cancer Center (Seattle, WA) Cost: Free; $500 stipend Description: For students entering 10th or 11th grade in the fall, this program introduces youth to diverse areas of biomedical research at Fred Hutch. Youth will conduct hands-on activities, tour labs, meet students and scientists at varying career stages, and receive advice on biomedical research careers. Underrepresented youth encouraged to apply. Application: Due in spring. Learn more here. Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program Format: In-person Duration: Eight weeks (June 24-Aug 16, 2024) Location: Fred Hutch Cancer Center (Seattle, WA) Cost: Free; Interns are paid Description: This competitive internship for youth entering 11th and 12th grades begins with two weeks of hands on training in Fred Hutch labs followed by six weeks of mentored activities. Interns also participate in seminars, career/college workshops, and social activities. Not specific to AI/AN but underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Application: Posted in November. Learn more here. Knight Scholars Program Format: In-person Location: Portland, OR (OHSU) Duration: One week Cost: Free; hotel & travel covered; stipends Description: The goal of the program is to spark interest in cancer research careers. This program is designed for students from underrepresented communities. Application: Opens in the fall. Learn more here.
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MedQuest Frontier Format: In-person Location: Crane High School. Camp is located in Crane & Burns, OR Duration: 5 nights, 4 days in summer Cost: $25 deposit; $300. Scholarships available Description: Open to all 9-12 graders in Oregon. Students will shadow healthcare professionals, practice clinical skills, and more. Application: Opens in early January. Learn more here. MedQuest - Rural Format: In-person Location: Eastern Oregon University, Le Grande, OR Duration: 5 nights, 6 days in summer Cost: $25 deposit; $400 scholarships available Description: Designed for rural and underserved students from Oregon. Youth participate in three job shadows, complete hands-on activities, and receive mentorship from healthcare professionals, counselors and camp staff. Application: Opens in early January. Learn more here. Na-ha-shnee STEAM Summer Institute Format: In-person Location: Washington State University (Spokane, WA) Duration: Two-weeks Cost: Free; $200 stipends via pre-paid visa gift card. Students keep chromebooks. Description: For Native American 9-12 graders, this summer camp offers courses covering a range of topics from basic science to leadership. Application: Learn more here. OHSU NNACOE Tribal Health Scholars Format: Hybrid Location: Virtual & in-person (local health clinics & hospitals) Duration: 14 weeks virtual + 12 hours clinical shadowing Cost: Stipend upon completion Description: AI/AN high school students are introduced to various professions. 12 hours of clinical shadowing. Covers a number of topics including public health professions, dentistry, nursing, and medicine. Application: Opens in October, closes in January. Learn more here. OHSU Partnership for Scientific Inquiry (PSI) Format: Virtual (internship can be in-person) Location: Meets virtually every Wednesday from Feb 7-may 29, 6-8 PM (Pacific) Duration: 16 weeks of lessons; 6-10 weeks of optional in-person internship Cost: Free Description: PSI introduces 10-12th graders to the scientific process, encourages their passion for science, and fosters a relationship between researchers and the local community. PSI accepts student applications from all across Oregon. Heavy focus on representing groups not traditionally included in biomedical sciences/research. Application: Opens in November. Learn more here. OHSU University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Format: Hybrid Location: In-person or Virtual (depends on Center) Duration: 8 weeks (24 hours/week) Cost: Free; $1800 stipend paid over the course of the experience. Description: Oregon high school (16+) or early college students can gain experience in the disability field, develop transferable skills, and learn about various career paths in health care. Not AI/AN-specific Application: OpenS early December; close early January. Learn more here.
Research Training Program (RTP) Format: In-person Location: Seattle (Seattle Children's Research Insitute) Duration: Four weeks Cost: Free; $2,000 stipend for transportation/meals Description: For 10th graders who live within driving distance to downtown Seattle, RTP is a competitive program for students with a strong interest in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or public health. No housing. Application: Closes in March. Learn more here. Saturday Academy - Apprenticeship in Science & Engineering (ASE) Format: Virtual or In-person (depends on host site) Location: Portland, Eugene, SW Washington, Corvallis Duration: 8 weeks (summer Cost: Free; some internships are paid. Description: Motivated 10th-12th graders interested in the sciences and engineering fields will be paired with mentors throughout Oregon and Washington. Several opportunities to work in health research or labs. Not specific to AI/AN, but roughly 70% of interns are from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences. Application: Closes in March. Learn more here. Scientific Research Preparatory Course Summer Program Format: In-person Location: Yakima, WA (Pacific Northwest University) Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Free; Stipends available. Breakfast & lunch provided. Housing is not provided. Description: Designed for rising high school juniors and seniors, this program weaves indigenous art and science instruction to inspire the next generation of medical providers. Students connect with medical students, receive help with college applications, and earn credit. Application: Opens in spring. Email ood@pnw.edu for more information. STEM Academy Format: In-person Location: Corvallis, OR (Oregon State University) Duration: Range from one day-one week Cost: Vary by program; need-based scholarships available Description: 9th-12th graders can choose from a variety of camps from Toxicology, Microbiology, or Engineering. Registration: Learn more here. Ted R. Lilley Continuing Umbrella of Research Education (CURE) Program Format: In-person Location: Knight Cancer Institute (Portland, OR) Duration: 8 weeks (40 hours/week) - June-Aug) Cost: Stipends of $11/hour (40 hrs/week) Description: Designed for Portland area underrepresented youth, this program seeks to improve health equity by increasing participation of underserved and underrepresented minorities in biomedical research and other health-related fields. Not specific to AI/AN. Application: Closes in February. Learn more here. University of Washington Doctor for a Day Program Format: In-person Location: Seattle, WA - University of Washington Duration: One-day Cost: Free Description: This program introduces underrepresented students living in the greater Seattle area to the health professions. The event is run by UW medical students and includes stations with hands-on activities, such as suturing or physical exams. Registration: Learn more here.
University of Washington Young Scholars Program - REACH Format: In-person or virtual Location: Seattle, WA Duration: Five days in summer Cost: $500 for in-person; $100 for virtual Description: Open to 9-12th graders, this program introduces students to neuroscience and neural engineering, neuroethics, scientific communication, and the latest developments in brain-computer interfaces. The program consists of lectures, seminars, focus groups, tours, class sessions and workshops. Application: Opens early 2026. Learn more here.
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AISES Pre-College Programs - Science & Engineering Fair Format: In-person; Virtual Location: Oklahoma City, OK Duration: One week (in-person); One day (virtual) Cost: Free Description: Annual event for AI/AN 5th-12th graders. Not healthcare-specific, but STEM related. Event for students interested in the sciences. Application: Opens in Ocobter; Closes in March. Learn more here. Creighton Mini Medical School Format: In-person Location: Arizona and Nebraska Duration: One weekend Cost: $300 scholarships are available once applications are received Description: Specifically for American Indian, rural, and underrepresented students to learn about pathways in the medical field. Application: Learn more here. Dine College Indigenous Summer Enhancement Program Format: In-person Location: Diné College, Tsaile, Arizona Campus Duration: two weeks Cost: Free; stipend available and room/board paid Description: The goal of this program is to introduce American Indian students to public health research with a culturally strong approach. Rising 10th-12th graders can apply. Application: Learn more here. Med-Start Health Careers Program Format: In-person Location: University of Arizona Duration: Six weeks Cost: Free Description: This summer enrichment program is designed to introduce high school students to health professions by exploring career opportunities and providing college-level coursework in English and science and math. Students will participate in lectures, health field trips, hands-on experiences in labs, and live on campus. The program was created to introduce students healthcare in rural, reservation, and economically disadvantaged areas through the recruitment and training of students from these regions. Not specific to AI/AN, but highly encouraged to apply Application: Learn more here. Montana American Indians in Math & Science Pathways Program Format: In-person Location: University of Montana campus Duration: Length varies by program (June 17 – 28, 2024) Cost: Free Description: Ten-day program for returning high school students interested in math & science. Program features a project-based curriculum. The goal of the MT AIMS program is to provide STEM programming for Native youth through the doctoral level. Application: Learn more here. Native American Science & Engineering Program Format: In-person Location: University of Arizona Duration: One week in summer Cost: Free Description: One year program intended to support American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, or math. To be eligible, students must be rising juniors and seniors in high school, an enrolled member or descendant of AI/AN or Native Hawaiian Tribe, have Completed Physics, Chemistry, & Pre-Calculus with a “C” or better, attend the summer week, and attend all other NASEP events during the year. Application: Learn more here.
NAU Cultural Academic & Research Experience (CARE) Spring Workshops Format: Hybrid. Location: Northern Arizona University campus Duration: One day (Feb-May) Cost: Participants earn up to $200 for attending seminars. Description: The goal of the CARE program is to increase the number of Native students in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine by engaging high school students in culturally relevant training. Spring workshops are designed to introduce students to different areas of STEM and to different professionals in the field. Application: Opens in October. Learn more here. NAU Cultural Academic & Research Experience (CARE) Summer Program Format: In-person Location: Northern Arizona University campus Duration: Eight weeks Cost: Participants get paid $12-15/hour; out-of-state students will need to pay for their own travel Description: The goal of the CARE program is to increase the number of Native students in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine by engaging high school students in culturally relevant training. Participants will learn chemistry & laboratory techniques. Application: Learn more here. Stanford Medical Youth Sciences Program Format: In-person Location: Stanford campus Duration: Five weeks (June 23-July 25, 2025) Cost: Free Description: Intensive program for low income, first generation juniors in high school students who live in Northern California. Application: Closes in March. Learn more here. University of Alaska Rural Health CTEPS Format: In-person Location: Local community & Anchorage at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Duration: Four days Cost: Students earn college and high school credits. Description: Hoping to inspire future Alaska rural health providers, UAA offers four courses for Alaska high school students. Courses are taught by Alaska instructors and are determined by school districts across the state. Two courses are taught on UAA campus; two are taught in local communities. Application: Learn more here. University of Arizona KEYS Research Internship Format: In-person Location: Phoenix, AZ Duration: Seven weeks Cost: Free; students receive some transportation & meal support Description: Training program for high school students interested in developing STEM skills. Applications must be at least 16 years old, US citizens, and have lived in Arizona for at least one year. Students receive support for meals, transportation costs, etc. The first week is an intensive learning week followed by hands-on research with a researcher and opportunity to present at final showcase. Not specific to AI/AN. Application: Opens in fall. Learn more here.
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American Indian Biomedical Science Academy Format: In-person Location: Wake Forest University Duration: Five days in July Cost: Free, but parents must provide transportation to and from Wake Forest campus Description: Summer program for North Carolina American Indian high school students. Youth will engage in inquiry-based learning through a lens of regenerative medicine. The goal of this program is to develop interest, skills, and the pursuit of health and biomedical science careers among AI youth in the North Carolina area. Application: Learn more here. Biomedical Sciences Career Program Format: In-person Location: Harvard Medical School, Cambridge MA Duration: One day Cost: Free Description: Various programs designed for AI/AN, Black/African American, and Hispanic American high school students (through postdocs). Workshop topics include applying to college/medical school/professional schools, interviewing skills, financial aid, etc. Internship fair closes out the day. The goal of the BSCP is to inform, support, and mentor individuals from underrepresented groups about careers in medicine and the biomedical sciences. Application: Learn more here. Broad Summer Scholars Program Format: In-person Location: Broad Institute (Cambridge, MA) Duration: Six weeks Cost: $3600 stipend plus some reimbursement for transportation costs Description: Designed for rising seniors in the MA area who are interested in science careers. Not AI-AN-specific, but there is focused interest in applicants from groups underrepresented in the sciences. Students work with researchers in cancer biology, computational biology, psychiatric disease, infectious disease, etc. In addition, students will have the opportunity to present their research in a poster. Applicants must attend a Massachusetts high school within commuting distance to the Institute. Application: Opens in November. Learn more here. CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp Format: In-person Location: Atlanta, GA (CDC) Duration: One week Cost: FREE (campers need to pay for own housing & transportation to CDC) Description: Open to high school students entering their junior or senior years. Students learn diverse topics in public health science. Not AI-specific, but individuals from underrepresented groups highly encouraged to apply. Application: Opens in December. Learn more here. CDC Museum Public Health Academy Online Summer Course Format: Format - asynchronous & synchronous Location: Online Duration: Four days in June Cost: Free Description: Fast, paced & web-based course with synchronous and asynchronous elements intended to introduce high school students to CDC’s work. Sample topics include epidemiology, public health law, laboratory science, and public health disparities. High school students who are at least 16 years old can apply. Students can expect to spend 4-5 hours/day on this week-long course. Not specific to AI/AN. Application: Opens in December. Learn more here. Creighton Mini Medical School Format: In-person Location: Arizona and Nebraska Duration: One weekend Cost: $300 scholarships are available once applications are received Description: Specifically for American Indian, rural, and underrepresented students to learn about pathways in the medical field. Application: Learn more here.
Indigenous Pathways Program at University of Illinois Format: In-Person Location: Champagne Urbana, IL (University of Illinois) Duration: Five days Cost:Free; up to $500 reimbursement for travel to Urbana Description: Designed for Native 10th-12th graders, this program provides students with a chance to experience college and an introduction to environmental sciences and engineering. Students from any federally recognized tribe may apply. Application: Learn more here. NIH High School Scientific Training & Enrichment Program (Hi-STEP) Format: In-person Location: NIH campus (Bethesda MD) Duration: Eight week Cost: Free; stipends available Description: For rising 12th graders with a 3.0 GPA or higher from schools where 30% of students are on free and reduced lunch. Applicants must live in Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia within 40 miles of the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Only students living with their parents or legal guardians with primary residence in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area are eligible. This is an opportunity to explore science careers & learn more about biomedical research at the NIH. Not specific to AI/AN. Applications from under-represented groups are encouraged. Application: Learn more here. Social Media & Adolescent Health Research TEam (SMAHRT) Summer Research Scholars Format: Virtual Duration: Two weeks Cost: Free Description: Research program for high school students. Students complete their own research project with a mentor. Not specific to AI/AN. Application: Program is seeking donations to continue operate. Learn more here. University of Minnesota Native Americans into Medicine (NAM) Format: In-person Location: Duluth, MN Duration: Seven weeks (cohorts last two years) Cost: Free Description: Summer program for college sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in health care careers. NAM participants learn about quantitative and qualitative research methods. Application: Learn more here.
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NW NARCH Research Support Fellowships Format: Hybrid Location: Portland and home institution of the applicant Duration: One-two years Cost: Participants are paid for research work completed. Undergraduates receive $20/hour (max 10 hours); Graduate fellows receive $27/hour (max 20 hours) Description: Designed for AI/AN undergraduates & graduate students interested in population health sciences. Undergraduates are paired with a NARCH mentor; graduate students can work with their own academic mentor. Fellows will attend seminars, receive travel scholarships to conferences, and participate in summer learning sessions. Application: Contact athomas@npaihb.org for info. NW NARCH Tribal Researchers' Cancer Control Fellowship Format: Hybrid Location: Portland (in-person sessions) and virtual Duration: One year Cost: Free Description: For AI/AN graduate students, researchers, and tribal health workers with a demonstrated interest in cancer prevention and control. The program includes an in-person component in Portland, OR - two week in-person training in the summer and one week follow-up in the fall. Virtual webinars are scheduled throughout the year. Participants also receive mentorship throughout the year and are eligible for paid internships. Application: Contact athomas@npaihb.org for info. Northwest Native American Center for Excellence Wy'East Medicine Format: In-person Location: Portland, OR Duration: 10 months (mid-September to early June) Cost: Monthly stipend (tuition free) Description: This is a 10-month post-baccalaureate program for American Indian and Alaska Natives who aspire to become physicians. Designed for individuals who were not accepted into medical school or who do not possess a qualifying MCAT score for medical school. Participants who successfully complete the program may be accepted to participating medical schools - OHSU, WSU School of Medicine, or UC Davis. Application: Closes in spring. Learn more here. Northwest Native American Center for Excellence Wy'East Nursing Format: In-person Location: Portland, OR Duration: 15 months Cost: Monthly stipend for 3 month preparatory period (March-June) Description: This is a 15-month accelerated bachelor program for American Indian and Alaska Natives interested in nursing. Designed for individuals with a non-nursing degree. Application: Closes in November. Learn more here. Northwest Native American Center for Excellence Wy'East Dentistry Format: In-person Location: Portland, OR Duration: 11 months Cost: Free Description: Post-baccalaureate program for AI/AN who are committed to becoming dentists. Rooted in Indigenous framework, the program supports individuals who were not accepted to dental school or did not have qualifying DAT scores. Application: Opens in March; closes in May. Learn more here. Northwest Native American Center for Excellence Tilikum Summer Health Experience Format: Hybrid Location: Portland, OR Duration: 5 weeks Cost: Free; $1000 stipend available; $500 for travel Description: For AI/AN sophomores and juniors in college, this program provides training, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to health professions. Application: Learn more here.
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Tribal Community Health Provider Programs Format: Online Location: Virtual Duration: 6 weeks Cost: Free (Stipends of $1-3,000 available) Description: Opportunities exist for high school graduates to become Behavioral Health Aides (BHA), Community Health Aides (CHA), and Dental Health Aides. Stipends ($1-3,000) available for returning or new students. Application: Learn more here. OHSU Biomedical and Bioinformatics Research Internship and Training Experience (B-BRITE) at Knight Cancer Institute Format: In-person Location: Portland, OR Duration: 8-10 weeks (June-Aug) Cost: Free; $500 weekly stipend Description: Program to engage the next generation of biomedical scientists. Participants will work with established mentors in various fields of biomedical research, e.g. cancer biology, computational biology. Interns will attend weekly sessions about new technologies and career development. They will present their research at a final poster session to peers, Knight Cancer Institute members, and the wider OHSU community. Application: Learn more here. OHSU College Undergraduate Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Internship Program Format: In-person Location: OHSU (Portland, OR) Duration: 10-12 weeks Cost: Free; stipend of $15.45/hour (40 hrs/week) Description: These internships provide full-time experiences in biomedical informatics and data science to college undergraduates. The goal is to expose students to biomedical informatics and data science best practices, impact of research on medicine and health, as well as possible graduate study and career paths. Application: Learn more here. OHSU Equity Research Program Format: In-person Location: Portland, OR (OHSU) Duration: Eight weeks (June-July) Cost: Free; participants receive $4000 for the internship as well as housing and food assistance Description: This program offers diverse undergraduate college students the opportunity to work on research projects with faculty, scientists and graduate students, engage in weekly seminars, and present research in a final symposium. Past internship tracks included research in biomedical studies, dental, health systems & policy, medicine, nursing, public health, and phsysician assistant. Not specific to AI/ANs. Application: Learn more here. OHSU Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CPB - SURP Format: In-person Location: Portland, OR (OHSU) Duration: Nine weeks (July-August) Cost: Free; participants receive $5,562 to cover travel, hotel, and incidental expenses. Description: Designed for undergraduates who are interested in exploring advanced studies and careers in biomedical research. Students receive hands-on training in chemical biology, biochemistry, structural biology and physiology. This program also offers career development opportunities. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a undergraduate degree program and completed at least four or six quarters of college. Not specific to AI/ANs. Application: Learn more here.
Portland State University URISE Format: In-person Location: Portland State University (Portland, OR) Duration: Two years Cost: Free; monthly stipend ($1,200/month), 50% tuition reduction, travel funding Description: URISE is an NIH-funded research training program for PSU undergraduates from underrepresented groups in careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, clinical, and translational research. Application: Learn more here. Propel Northwest Format: In-person (monthly sessions) Location: Seattle, WA (UW and Fred Hutch Cancer Center Duration: Two-years (flexible) Cost: Free Description: Post baccalaureate program that offers paid research opportunities to individuals interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD. Scholars conduct research and receive support with mentorship, curriculum, workshops, and application help. Application: Learn more here. Seattle Indian Health Board THESIS Program Format: Virtual Location: Participant institution Duration: Eight weeks (May-July) Cost: Free; participants receive payment for participation & costs to travel to CDC for research showcase Description: Paid internship for Sophomore, Juniors, or Seniors in college or recent college graduates (within 12 months) interested in Native health. Priority is given to American Indian & Alaska Native applicants. Application: Learn more here. University of Washington Health Sciences Center Minority Students Program Teach Lab Format: In-person Location: University of Washington (Seattle, WA) Duration: 10 weeks Cost: NA Description: Designed for UW students interested in biomedical research. Participants learn & practice skills used in biomedical research. Not specific to AI/ANs; for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or first-generation college students. Cost: Free Application: Learn more here. University of Washington Stipend for Training Aspiring Researchers (STAR) Format: In-person Location: University of WA labs (Seattle, WA) Duration: 8-10 weeks (WA residents complete 10 weeks) Cost: Free; $19.97/hour Description: STAR is a paid summer research experience to encourage and support research training of underrepresented and disadvantaged undergraduate/graduate students in the health, biomedical, or behavioral sciences. Open to students from underrepresented groups, including AI/ANs. Application: Learn more here. University of Washington Genomic Sciences Summer Program Format: In-person Location: Seattle, WA (U of Washington) Duration: Two months (June 22-Aug 23, 2025) Cost: Free; participants receive $5400 stipend, paid housing & transportation Description: Program designed to offer summer research opportunities for undergraduate students who want to pursue an MD or MD/PhD program. Consists of hands-on research activities, writing & presentation workshops, research talks, and poster presentations. Not specific to AI/AN, but encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Application: Closes in February. Learn more here.
University of Washington Indian Health Pathway Format: In-person Location: University of WA (Seattle, WA) Duration: Program spans third & fourth years of medical school Cost: Free Description: Designed to teach AI and non-AI University of Washington medical students how to provide culturally appropriate care for AI/AN patients. The program consists of lectures, community events, clinical experiences in medial practices that care for AI/AN communities, and other opportunities to participate in AI/AN practices and traditions . Deadline: Learn more here. University of Washington Summer Scholars Program Format: In-person Location: University of WA (Seattle, WA) Duration: 35 hrs/week in summer Cost: Interns are paid $20/hour (40 hours). Housing and transportation can be covered for those living outside of Seattle. Participants also receive an ORCA card for public transportation. Description: The goal of this program is to provide undergraduate college students with an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical and/or translational research projects during the summer at Seattle Children’s Research Institute under the mentorship of experienced researchers and principal investigators. Not specific to AI/AN, but they are highly encouraged to apply. Application: Closes in January. Learn more here. WSU INMED - Reimagine Indians in Medicine Pathways (RISE) Summer Academy Format: Hybrid Location: Virtual & Washington State University (Spokane, WA) Duration: Six weeks Cost: Free Description: For American Indians who lack qualifying MCAT scores and plan to apply to medical school, RISE offers science refreshers, cultural activities, medical school application guidance, and MCAT prep. The program begins with virtual sessions. During the in-person visit, participants visit local clinics that receive IHS funding to serve Native American patients. Application: Learn more here.
Alaska Indigenous Research Program Format: In-person Location: Alaska Pacific University (Anchorage, AK) Duration: Three weeks Cost: Free Description: Designed for American Indian and Alaska Natives, this program is a collaboration between Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and Alaska Pacific University (APU). The goal is to increase the number of Native researchers who can conduct culturally responsive and respectful health research that addresses unique needs of AI & AN People. Week 1 covers Advanced Research, Week 2 covers Research Ethics, Week 3 covers Introductory Research. (Choice to attend 1-3 weeks.) Application: Learn more here. Alaska Indigenous Research Program Summer Internships Format: In-person Location: Anchorage, AK Duration: Nine weeks - May 27 - July 23, 2025 Cost: Paid Internships Description: For AI/AN undergraduate and graduate students, these internships are designed for individuals seeking hands-on research experiences. Interns are strongly encouraged to attend Week 3 of the Alaska Indigenous Research Program. Application: Learn more here. Cancer Research Immersion Summer Program (CRISP) Format: In-person Location: U of Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, OK) Duration: Nine weeks - May 19 - July 22, 2025 (40 hours/week) Cost: Free; $5000 salary for summer interns Description: Paid summer experience for Native undergraduate students (Juniors & Seniors in college) interested in gaining skills in cancer equity health research. Must be in good academic standing, have completed two years of undergraduate study, and be interested in pursuing a career in AI health. Application: Learn more here. Dine College Summer Research Enhancement Program (SREP) Format: In-person Location: Dine College (Tsaile, AZ) & participant’s home community Duration: 10 weeks; 3 week training on research methods at Dine College; 6 weeks of mentored internship in home community; 1 week data analysis at Dine College Cost: Free; $5,760 stipend, textbooks, room and board covered Description: Open to American Indian college students interested in public health & public health research. Goal of the program is to provide health research training & experiences to AN college students and to provide students with a strong foundation in NA ways of life & discuss their application to Western frameworks in academia. Participants also receive 7 transferable college credit hours. Application: Closes in spring. Learn more here. Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center Summer Undergraduate Research Programs Format: In-person Location: Oklahoma University (Oklahoma City, OK) Duration: Nine weeks (May-July) Cost: Free to participate; salaries are available Description: OU offers five summer undergraduate research opportunities for individuals from federally recognized tribes. Application: Closes in January. Learn more here. Public Health Scholars Training Program Format: In-person (virtual components may be incorporated) Location: UCLA (Los Angeles, CA) Duration: 8 weeks (June-Aug) Cost: Free; scholars receive $4000 total ($3,000 stipend; $800 to cover some meals; $200 for optional transportation) Description: Public health internship experiences that focus on health equity. Participants work in the
community, attend workshops, develop leadership and professional skills, receive mentorship from graduate students and faculty at the Fielding School of Public Health, and present at CDC research poster showcase. Open to non-public health majors/students and individuals across the US. Transportation to CA will be covered by the program for individuals who live more than 300 miles from UCLA. Not specific to AI/AN. Application Learn more here. University of Alaska Recruitment and Retention of Alaska Natives into Nursing (RRANN) Format: In-person Location: Anchorage, AK (U of AK) Duration: Active for the period of study (either pre-nursing or nursing school) Cost: Free Description: The mission of RRANN (Recruitment and Retention of Alaska Natives into Nursing) is to recruit and mentor Alaska Natives and American Indians into nursing. RRANN participants receive tutoring services, scholarships, and peer mentoring for nursing students. Application: Learn more here. University of Utah Native American Summer Research Institute (NARI) Format: In-person Location: Salt Lake City, UT (University of UT) Duration: 10 weeks Cost: Free; Paid opportunity (40 hours/week - 30 hours of research; 10 hours academic/professional development) Description: The goal of NARI is to support AI/AN students interested in healthcare and biomedical careers. Participants will work closely with research mentors, receive support in the areas of professional development, and participate in learning activities. In addition, participants will be able to job shadow in healthcare centers that serve American Indian communities through the Native American Community Health Internship. Open to University of UT and non-University of UT junior and senior college students. Application: Learn more here. University of Utah Genomics Summer Research for Minority People Format: In-person Location: University of UT (Salt Lake City, UT) Duration: 10 weeks, May-Aug Cost: Free; up to $5,500, housing & transportation for non-local students will be covered Description: For undergraduate students interested in in biosciences or bioinformatics with a focus on genomics research, including ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genomics research. Application: Learn more here.
American Public Health Association Internships & Fellowships Format: In-person Location: Washington D.C. Duration: 8 week minimum (opportunities in fall, spring, summer); 40 hours/week Cost: Unpaid Description: APHA offers a number of unpaid internships for undergraduates, graduates and postdocs. Not specific to AI/AN. Application: Learn more here. American Public Health Association Kaiser Permanente Community Health Scholarship Format: Hybrid Location: Various locations Duration: Scholarship covers cost of tuition for MPH or DrPH/PHD. Cost: Fellows receive $120,000 stipend Description: The fellowship is designed to create a pipeline of diverse public health professionals. Fellows are placed in one of Kaiser Permanente partners or within Kaiser. Preference will be given to AI/AN, and other underrepresented groups. Application: Learn more here. Amgen Scholars Format: In-person Location: Varies by host institution Cost: Stipends and travel support varies by host institution. Description: Undergraduate students conduct hands-on research in labs with top faculty, participate in seminars and networking events, and attend symposia with their peers and leading scientists. Application: Varies by host institution. Learn more here. Association of American Indian Physicians College Programs Pre-Admissions Workshop Format: In-person Location: AAIP Annual Meeting & National Health Conference Duration: Two days Cost: Free Description: This workshop is for AI college students during the annual AAIP conference. Topics include MCAT, selecting a school, financial aid, mock interviews, drafting a personal statement. Application: Learn more here. Association of Public Health Laboratories Internships Format: In-person. Location: Depends on individual and mentor locations. Duration: 12-16 weeks; flexible start/end dates. Cost: Stipend available Description: PHL-CDC laboratory internships for individuals actively enrolled in Certificate, Bachelors, Associate, or Master programs. Must be 18 years or older. Not AI/AN specific. Application: Learn more here. Association of Public Health Laboratories Fellowships Format: In-person Location: Depends on host site Duration: One year Cost: Free; Stipend available Description: Competency based APL-CDC laboratory fellowships offer college graduates in a number of areas (e.g., bioinformatics, newborn screening, environmental health) Application: Rolling deadline. Learn more here.
Association of State Public Health Nutritionists Fellowship for Public Health Practice Format: In-person or remote Location: Depends on placement, i.e. federal, state and local health departments, community-based organizations and other health-related agencies Duration: 12 weeks (Jan-April) Cost: $3,000. Max is 20 hours/week. Description: This program offers real-world experiences and seeks to recruit and support the next generation of nutrition professionals. Designed for students enrolled in a public health program within federally designated minority-serving institutions, including Tribal Colleges and Universities. Application: Learn more here. Biosecurity Game Changers Fellowship Format: Hybrid Location: Kick off in Ehiopia; workshop locations vary; home institution Duration: One year Cost: $20,000 Stipend Description: Designed for early-mid career individuals with at least 5 years of experiencein health, this program seems to expand the biosecurity workforce in Africa and the United States. Participants will be assigned a Brown faculty mentor. Application: Learn more here. Boston University Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS) program Format: In-person Location: Boston, MA Duration: 8 weeks (June-July) Cost: Free; Stipends, transportation costs to Boston, and housing included Description: Program is for undergraduates and first-year medical students at Boston University. Participants will participate in research and enhance their skills required for entering or completing a graduate program or MD/PhD program. Application: Closes in February. Learn more here. CDC Public Health Associates Program (PHAP) Format: In-person Location: Varies Duration: Two years Cost: Paid Description: Training program for early-career public health professionals who have a recent college degree and are interested in public health. Sites can be tribal, local, state, territorial public health department Application: Learn more here. CDC Tribal Public Health Law Internships and Externships Format: In-person Location: CDC host sites, tribal, state, or health departments Duration: 9-14 weeks Cost: Free; unpaid Description: Goal of the program is to strengthen the public health law workforce by increasing diversity within the field and preparing the next generation of public health law professionals to respond to critical issues. For current and rising third year law students. Application: Multiple application periods & deadlines. Learn more here. Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement RISE (Ferguson RISE) Fellowship Program Format: In-person Location: CDC or other universities in MD area Duration: Full-time summer (Memorial Day through the first week in August), 6-month part-time or full-time, and 12-month full time public health research fellowship experiences Cost: Stipends available for undergraduate and graduate students; housing costs will be covered and fellows receive $1500 in transportation costs Description: Ferguson RISE Fellowship program supports research and professional development in infectious diseases and health disparities among students from underrepresented groups. Application: Learn more here.
Future Public Health Leaders Program Format: In-person Location: University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI) Duration: 10 weeks Cost: Free; stiped for participants, costs for travel/housing will be covered Description: Summer program designed for individuals from underrepresented groups. No backgroun in public health required. The program includes public health and career mentorship, hands-on and practical field experience, seminars, lectures and workshops with public health leaders. Application: Closes January 31. Learn more here. Indigenous Public Health Scholars Program Format: Hybrid Location: Virtual + conference locations throughout the US (Southwest & Midwest) Duration: Six months Cost: Free; travel and food per diem will be covered Description: For early career professionals (master’s level) or mid-level (emerging) public health leaders within a Tribal Health Department. Includes 15-20 hours of self-paced asynchronous lessons, 7 live video conferences with all scholars and subject matter, attendance of a conference, and one two-day convening. Application: Learn more here. Kennedy Krieger Maternal Child Health - Leadership Education, Advocacy, and Research Network (MCH-LEARN) Format: Hybrid Location: Baltimore, MD; Remote Duration: Summer-Spring Cost: Free; $5400 dispersed in summer and throughout academic year Description: For undergraduate freshmen-rising juniors, MCH-LEARN is designed for students in the MCH field who want to learn more about child and adolescent health through research, advocacy, and clinical experiences. Includes in-person experience and continues virtually with monthly sessions. Application: Learn more here. Kennedy Krieger Maternal and Child Health Careers-Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement-Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) Format: In-person Location: Baltimore, MD (one-week orientation); Varies by host site (weekly seminars) Duration: Two months Cost: Free; $5400 stipend Description: For rising juniors or seniors in college, this program aims to develop the next generation of maternal child health experts. Must have an interest in maternal child health, eliminating health disparities, and promoting social justice. After the orientation week, participants complete their experience at one of the affiliated sites: University of North Dakota, University of California (Davis) or Krieger (MD). Application: Learn more here. Mayo Clinic Native American Pathway Format: Virtual Location: Virtual Duration: Five weeks Cost: Free Description: This program seeks to help American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduate and post baccalaureate students develop the skills and tools they need to get into and complete medical school. The goal is to address health disparities AI/AN communities face by increasing the number of Native providers. Application: Opens February 1-April 15. Learn more here.
Native American Pathways Program Format: In-person Location: U of Illinois Health Sciences Center (Rockford, IL) Duration: Preceptorship is 16 weeks Cost: Free Description: Part of the Rural Medical Education (RMED) program, the NA Pathways program is designed for Native American graduate students pursuing a medical education. They complete a rural medical curriculum, receive tuition assistance, med school application assistance, and preceptorships in rural communities. Application: Learn more here. National Environmental Public Health Internship Program Format: In-person Location: State, tribal, local, territorial environmental public health agencies Duration: 400-hours Cost: Free; Paid internship Description: This program connects environmental health undergraduate and graduate students with funded internship placements at qualified state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) environmental public health agencies. Application: Learn more here. NIH Academic Internship Program Format: In-person Location: NIH Duration: Occurs during academic year (while students are enrolled in graduate schools). Can begin either fall or spring semester Cost: Free; stipends available Description: Program that offers college and graduate students the opportunity to train at NIH over the year. Directed by a Principal Investigator (PI), students will have research opportunities in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences with opportunities to explore basic, translational, and clinical research. Application: No formal application process. Interested applicants apply directly to PIs who are willing to mentor. Learn more here.
Penn Minority Aging Scholars Format: In-person Location: Philadelphia, PA (U Pennsylvania) Duration: 12 weeks (June-August) Cost: Free; paid Description: Designed to increase diversity of clinicians and researchers in the aging field, this program encourages AI/AN to apply. Scholars will work with faculty, observe clinicians, attend weekly conferences and seminars, present at a final showcase, and, if applicable, produce an abstract or paper. Application: Learn more here. Public Health Entomology For All (PHEFA) Internships or Fellowships Format: In-person Location: CDC - Atlanta, Fort Collins, Colorado, and San Juan, Puerto Rico Duration: One year (fellowships) or 10 weeks (internships) Cost: Free; stipends available Description: For recent bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD graduates from minority-serving institutions who are interested in health equity and science. Participants explore the field of entomology, conduct research with experienced entomologists in CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases and Division of Parasitic Diseases of Malaria, and learn applied strategies to prevent and control vector-borne diseases. Not specific to AI/AN, but includes Tribal university students. Application: Learn more here. Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHEP) Format: In-person Location: 12 partner institutions across the US, including Washington & California Duration: Not specified Cost: Free Description: Summer program for students interested in exploring careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more. Must be a high school graduate and should have no more than 60 college credits at time of application. Not specific to AI/AN. Application: Learn more here. Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) Format: In-person Location: Columbia University (New York, NY) Duration: Eight weeks Cost: Free; stipend, costs for travel/housing/food will be covered Description: Designed for undergraduate students or recent college graduates interested in public health and the biomedical sciences. The goal of the program is to increase interest in and knowledge public health and biomedical science careers. This program includes coursework at Columbia University School of Public Health; hands-on field experiences; seminars and lectures with public health leaders; and mentoring by faculty members, ensuring students' exposure to the breadth and importance of public health as a career option. Students must have completed two years of college or show proof of acceptance to a four-year college. Application: Learn more here. University of Minnesota Medical School Pre-Admission Workshop (PAW) Format: In-person Location: Duluth, MN Duration: Two days (two workshops/year) Cost: Free Description: For pre-health Native American students. Workshops are designed to introduce students to medical school faculty and learn application tips, funding, and career development opportunities. Application: Learn more here.
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