NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) – Summer 2026 Applications Open!
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is now accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program (SIP) — a full-time, paid research opportunity for college, graduate, and professional students.
Why Apply?
- Work with leading NIH scientists and Principal Investigators
- Gain hands-on research experience in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences
- Explore careers in research and healthcare
- Opportunities across fields like biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics and more.
Research locations include NIH campuses nationwide, including Bethesda, MD
Important Dates
Application Opens: December 8, 2025
Application Closes: February 18, 2026 (12 PM ET)
Letters of Reference Due: February 25, 2026 (12 PM ET)
Find a Summer Mentor:
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Start early, reach out to mentors, and take the next step toward a research career!