Summer High School Internship Program

About the Program

For more than 20 years, the Department of Translational Neuroscience at Barrow Neurological Institute has provided high school students with an early opportunity to gain valuable exposure to and participate in scientific research in a professional setting. This allows for high school volunteers to participate in hands-on lab work with cutting-edge technology throughout the entire year. At Barrow Neurological Institute, we strive for top-tier, long-lasting mentorship, providing the students with the tools they need to succeed in their career journey.

Joining the Program

Students must be 16 or older at the start of the internship to participate. Applicants to a laboratory research program should review our laboratory descriptions and request a position that aligns with career interests and goals.

In addition to research positions, we also offer opportunities within:

Marketing
Neuroscience Publications
Medical Illustration and Virtual Reality
Philanthropy

Please note: Not all applicants will be accepted into the program. If you have any questions about the application process, please email Karis.Anderson@BarrowNeuro.org.

Application Requirements

One letter of recommendation from a professional mentor (This does not need to be from a teacher, any professional mentor will do).
One-page letter of intent outlining your interest in the program and Barrow. There are no specific formatting requirements.
Completed online application

NOTE: School transcripts are not required for applying.