The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and the Penn Memory Center (PMC) at the University of Pennsylvania are accepting applications for the Summer Training in Aging Research (STAR) internship. 

This 9-week paid research experience ($4,500 stipend) immerses students in aging and memory research at the University of Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) and the Penn Memory Center. Combining classroom learning, faculty mentoring, and hands-on work, the program focuses on understanding and supporting people diagnosed withAlzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD).

You will be matched with a Penn ADRC mentor—such as a geriatrician, neurologist, neuropsychologist, nurse, or social worker—based on your interests and career goals. You will follow a personalized mentorship plan and contribute to aging-focused projects in clinical or basic research, social work, clinical care, communications, or the brain bank.

Throughout the summer, you will build practical research skills, explore clinical care, and wrap up the program with a final presentation on your experience.

• Program Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2027

• Application Deadline: February 19, 2027 at 11:59 PM EST

• Eligibility: Current full-time undergraduate, graduate, or medical school students in any year or degree program. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship, noncitizen national status, or lawful permanent residency.

• Required Materials: A two-page essay, unofficial college transcript, resume, and two letters of recommendation. More specific information about the required materials can be found in the flyer (Summer Training in Aging Research Flyer) and on the Penn ADRC Training Website.

• Learn More & Apply: For more specific information, please review the attached flyer and visit the Penn ADRC Training website (Training | Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania) (under "Summer Training in Aging Research"). 

• You can also watch a short student recap video at the following link: Aging Summer Research Internship Video

• Submit Your Application Here: ADRC STAR Application Form