PROMISE Scholars Summer Internship
This unique 10-week research internship offers a total-immersion experience in real-time laboratory research at Sanford for motivated high school students with an aptitude for biomedical sciences. Work alongside scientists as part of the research team, connect with peers through in-house scientific interest groups, and present your work as a scientific poster at the Sanford Research Symposium. PROMISE Scholars earn 3 undergraduate elective-credits at the University of South Dakota (BIOC192) and are awarded a $2,500 scholarship.
Applicant Requirements
- Strong interest in a scientific career
- Entering senior year in the fall of the upcoming academic year (home-schooled students are eligible)
- Must be at least 16 years old by June 1
- Committed to participating in the entire 10-week summer program (minimum of 35 hours/week)
- Candidates are encouraged to participate in other Sanford PROMISE programming for an introduction to the research environment. Opportunities include: Research Shadowing Program, Teen Science Café and Community Lecture Series.
2021 Applications
Applications available: October 12
Application deadline: January 29
Applicants will be notified of their status in March.
Meet Past Scholars
Sanford Health News
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Dr. June: Sanford Lorraine Cross Award is ‘like a dream’
World-renowned immunologist and oncologist plans to continue research team’s work
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Renowned oncologist Carl June wins $1M Lorraine Cross Award
Penn Medicine professor wins nation’s largest award in medicine from a health system
Classes & Events
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Teen Science Café
Tue 04/27/21 6:00 PM - Tue 04/27/21 7:00 PM
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Annual Health Care Delivery and Population Health Research Symposium
Wed 05/26/21 9:00 AM - Wed 05/26/21 3:00 PM