To all the ambitious students seeking research opportunities this summer, what could be better than gaining hands-on research experience with one of the leading research institutes in the USA as an intern? Applications are open for the NIH Summer Internship Program 2026. The National Institutes of Health, through its official portal, has announced its flagship SIP Internship and invites applications from passionate and talented students to conduct summer research in the Intramural Research Program at NIH. The SIP internship is designed for outstanding students in college, graduate, or professional school interested in biology, engineering, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, nursing, computer sciences, bioinformatics, or other health-related fields.
It’s a full-time research position; the minimum duration of the internship is 8 weeks, with a maximum of 12 weeks. During which Interns will gain hands-on research experience while working alongside one of the NIH research groups under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Beyond full-time intensive research, the interns will also have access to professional development programs, educational and career programming, and well-being and resilience programs. By the end of the program, interns will have an opportunity to present their research work at Summer Poster Day. No application fee is required; the last date for application submission is February 18th, 2026, at noon ET. Read more details below.
Details About NIH Summer Internship Program 2026 (SIP)
- Country: United States
- Hosted by: National Institutes of Health
- Programme: Summer Internship Program
- Target Students: College, Graduate, Professional Students
- Duration: 8-12 Weeks
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: February 18th, 2026
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Benefits
The NIH SIP internship offers a wide range of benefits, such as:
- Offers a competitive stipend to interns for the duration of the program
- Guidance and mentorship from world-class Investigators
- Present your research work at the symposium
- Carry out cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art research facilities
- Participate in specialized professional development and well-being programs
- Broaden your networks with experts and peers within your fields
Eligiblity Criteria
Individuals meeting the following criteria are invitied to apply
- Accepting applications from US citizens
- Permanent resident currently pursuing their degree in the US can also apply
- Currently enrolled in High school, undergraudate, and graduate degree programs in accredited US institutes
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application
- Demonstrate interest in carrying out research
- Student interested in biology, engineering, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, nursing, computer sciences, bioinformatics, or other health-related fields.
Required Documents
- List of coursework and grades
- Current CV/Resume
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation
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How to Apply?
The application process for the NIH summer internship is online. Applicants meeting the required criteria need to submit an online application via the NIH Application Center, complete their online application, indicate their interest in the “Summer internship,” and check out the open programs they wish to apply for complete the online application and provide all the required documents.
To apply and for more details, visit the official link below:
