Undergraduate Student Internship Program

The Undergraduate Student Internship Program provided summer opportunities for undergraduate students from US colleges and universities to receive mentorship and training from labs working with NIH's Human Biomolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP).
 
 

Quotes from our interns

  • “The most rewarding part of this internship was that it showed me how much I was capable of as a student in science.”
  • “I deeply appreciated the diverse array of workshops and events available to me. Each of these experiences provided me with the opportunity to consistently acquire knowledge and insights, contributing significantly to my personal and professional growth.”
  • "This was amazing! Thank you so much HuBMAP. I would have never had access to both the concepts and people I met this summer if not for this opportunity.”
  • "This was one of the most transformative experiences of my life and I would like to express my gratitude for profoundly impacting my life. I encountered incredible role models, and the significance of participating in this research internship goes beyond improving/shaping my personal future… I aspire to be a role model myself, helping others understand that their surroundings don't determine their potential or the heights they can reach."
  • “My mentors and PI were so helpful and knowledgeable. They helped me so much during this process and in every meeting that I had with them I felt that I got to know them and the work they do.”
  • “[I enjoyed] being able to learn hands-on with new programs and integrating those with research.”
  • “I loved hearing about everyone’s research and being able to present everything I’ve learned in front of a group with similar interests.”
  • “[I was excited by] the fact that I was able to work so closely with professionals in a field that I one day would like to be in. I was so amazed by how well versed and well informed everyone was. It was truly inspirational.”
  • “The most exciting thing about the HuBMAP internship is that you can combine science and technology to create something that will contribute to the biotech community.”
  • “It was an amazing experience and it was nice to be surrounded by professionals that truly cared about us and wanted to make sure that we succeeded.”
  • “I learned a lot from this experience on both the personal and professional level. I got to add to my skills and experience in my field of interest, have a much clearer idea of my career goals and ways to achieve them, and developed my ability to work in a lab environment and have an internal locus of control.”
  • “The most rewarding part is I really have learned a lot from the experience, I have seen many things that I haven't seen before, and it also increases my comfort to participate in other research labs.”

2025 Internship Information

All applicants selected for the 2025 internship program have been contacted. If you have not heard from our team please take this as indication that you were not selected for this year's program. Thank you to all of the applicants - 2025 was our most competitive applicant pool!

Important Dates

Applications closed: February 1, 2025

Performance period: ~10-12 weeks between May 19th - Aug 15, 2025. 

Calling all current and former interns!

 If you ever participated in HuBMAP research as an undergraduate, we invite you to join the HuBMAP Intern Networking Group on LinkedIn. PIs and mentors are also encouraged to join.

Recent HuBMAP Intern Accomplishments

In 2024, 22 interns had rewarding, engaging experiences across 19 HuBMAP labs. At the end of their internship, the interns presented their research findings to the HuBMAP and broader community. 

In 2023, we offered in-person and remote opportunities, and our 22 interns had a rewarding, engaging experience across 19 HuBMAP labs. At the end of the internship, the interns presented their research findings to the HuBMAP and broader community. 

Interested in viewing presentations from earlier years?
2022 intern presentations
2021 intern presentations