Cardiovascular Sciences Internship
Cardiovascular Sciences Summer Research Program
Job description
The Cardiovascular Sciences Summer Research Program is a full-time summer program held at the campuses of Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) in Winston-Salem, NC. Program support includes funding from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for The Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences (EICS) Program (R25HL092618).
Designed to foster interest in biomedical research, the Summer Program provides research training in the cardiovascular sciences under the guidance of faculty research mentors. Program participants have the opportunity to partner with WFUSM faculty from more than 15 different departments, sections, and centers for participation in research that spans the translational spectrum representing basic, clinical, and population science topics. The curriculum includes a research project, a lecture series led by faculty and guest speakers, career-enhancing activities, a journal club, and a research symposium during which students present their research findings.
The Cardiovascular Sciences Summer Research Program is one of multiple summer programs offered at WFUSM, and students accepted into the program will be able to actively network with other summer program participants.
Undergraduate students with an interest in a biomedical research career are encouraged to apply.
The Cardiovascular Sciences Summer Research Program offers the following:
- Two months in-person paid internship (June-July 2026)
- Program-paid housing and round-trip transportation to Winston-Salem, NC
As a program participant, you will:
- Conduct biomedical research with an experienced faculty mentor
- Participate in a lecture series with featured presentations by faculty and guest speakers
- Develop research- and critical thinking skills
- Participate in career-enhancing professional development activities
- Write a scientific abstract
- Present your work with a poster at the Summer Research Symposium
- Actively build a peer network with other students with similar career interests
Eligibility Requirements:
**Applicants MUST apply must through the online application at Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Handshake applications are NOT accepted**
- Undergraduate students in good academic standing
- A cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher (on the 4.0 scale)
- Must have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate education
In addition to the completed online application, applicants must submit:
- Completed Application Form
- Academic transcript(s) - Unofficial or official transcripts accepted with application. Official Transcript will be requested if you are accepted to the program.
- Two professional references - Personal references (including family members) are not accepted. Reference requests will be initiated when you submit your application form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Cardiovascular Sciences Program Summer Application (https://redcap.school.wakehealth.edu/surveys/?s=H9P9Y99LY4TF7DPE)
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