Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) 2027

The School of Medicine offers a ten-week research internship to qualified undergraduates considering a career in biomedical research. Generous financial support, housing, and travel are provided to participants. UVA is committed to providing access to a broad community of current undergraduates and recent graduates, exposing them to laboratory research and familiarizing them with the types of careers within biomedical sciences.

Applications are now open for Summer 2027, with a deadline of February 1, 2027.

SRIP Offers

• An immersive, ten-week, hands-on research experience investigating current problems in biomedical research under the guidance of a faculty member.
• A professional development series highlighting the opportunities that exist for careers in biomedical sciences.
• Presentations by our faculty and panel discussions from our graduate students about the graduate school application process.
• A research lecture series presented by internationally recognized scientists & physician scientists.
• “Communicating Science” workshops teaching strategies for communicating complex scientific topics in clear and engaging ways.
• Several opportunities to present your research.
• Regular office hours and mentoring with the SRIP Program Director.
• Housing on UVA Grounds, within easy walking distance to the research facilities and the Health System.
• Roundtrip travel to Charlottesville. Fly to and from Charlottesville or be reimbursed for driving mileage.
• Access to the UVA athletic facilities for a nominal fee.
• Generous financial support through a stipend or wage.
• Social activities and a closing reception.
• Catered events.

Our inaugural program was held in the summer of 1992. The program hosts approximately 35 students each year. The Summer Research Internship Program provides an outstanding environment to learn first hand about a career in biomedical research while preparing to succeed in gaining admission to graduate school. Many of our former SRIP participants have matriculated into M.D./Ph.D. and Ph.D. programs, including at UVA.

Eligibility

• Be an undergraduate college student
• Be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa
• Submit an on-line application and supporting materials by the application deadline

Required materials

• Completed online application by February 1st, 11:59 PM deadline
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or advisors (due 7 days after the application deadline)
• Uploaded copy of your unofficial academic transcript
• Completed personal statements regarding your research experience, your research interests, and other relevant information.

Application instructions

• Create an account in the central UVA Application Management system (the recommended browser is Google Chrome)
• From the menu, select the application for the Summer Research Internship Program for the upcoming summer
• Follow the remaining prompts

Personal Statements

• Career Goals & Past Experiences (500 words maximum): Explain your educational aspirations and why you want to participate in SRIP, including your academic and/or career goals and how SRIP will help you towards them.
• Statement of Research Interest (500 words maximum): Describe your research experiences and areas of biomedical research you would be interested in pursuing, and how your interests overlap with the faculty mentors you identified.
• Other Relevant Information (optional, 125 words maximum): Any additional relevant volunteer, academic, life or work experiences.