Newborn Medicine Summer Student Research Program
A note from the directors
The application period for summer 2025 will be open in winter 2024.
To all students interested in the research and clinical aspects of Newborn Medicine:
The Summer Student Research Program is sponsored by the Harvard Program in Neonatology, an academic program which includes Boston Children’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). The objective of the Summer Student Research Program is to provide motivated students with an intensive laboratory and clinical research experience under the guidance of faculty and fellow mentors from the Academic Program. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.
The summer program experience includes:
- An eight-week program of:
- Observation of newborn care in hospital nurseries, clinics, and NICUs
- Bench, clinical/translational, or epidemiological research
- Weekly tutorials
- Supervision and guidance provided by faculty and fellow mentors
Here you will find all of the information that you need to decide if our Summer Student Research Program can help you to advance your academic and professional goals:
- About the program
- Admission process
- Frequently asked questions
- Alumni information
- Contact the coordinator
The comments and feedback provided by our alumni in the alumni information section offer helpful insights into the summer research program experience. If, after exploring our site, you have any remaining questions about the Summer Student Research Program, please contact the program coordinator.
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