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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

High School Student Summer Research Intern - Jupiter, FL

Gainesville, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Inside Higher Ed is seeking high school students for the Kenan Fellows High School Student Summer Research internship. This internship provides students with hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, enhancing their research skills and understanding of biomedical research.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Become comfortable in a laboratory setting

Increase your research skills

Learn to think critically about the theory and application of interdisciplinary biomedical research

Increase your proficiency in communicating scientific concepts

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteGoogle SuitePassion for scienceEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

A cover letter or letter of intent (personal statement) describing your reason for applying to the internship

An unofficial school or academic transcript. If dual enrolled, please provide a college transcript as well

An academic resume or CV

Two science or math teachers references

Ability to work from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday from June 5th to July 31st

Acceptance into the Kenan Fellows High School Student Summer Internship is awarded on a competitive basis to Palm Beach and Martin County high school students entering their junior and senior year after the summer

Students must be 16 years of age by June 5, 2026

The intern must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

This summer internship position is full-time for eight weeks. The intern will be expected to be on campus every day unless they have an approved reason, such as illness

Acceptance of family members of existing University of Florida employees in the program will be subject to compliance with the UF's nepotism policy

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Preferred

Experience in research laboratories not needed. This is a training internship. However, student should demonstrate passion for science and mathematics through participation in school and extracurricular activities, additional courses, or volunteering

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally

Ability to work and maintain effective professional relationships with others