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University of Florida · 1 month ago

High School Student Summer Research Intern - Jupiter, FL

positionPalm Beach, FL
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
The University of Florida is offering a summer research internship for high school students. This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in a laboratory setting, enhance their research skills, and learn about career opportunities in biomedical research.
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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
Work from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday from June 5th to July 31st
Be on campus every day unless they have an approved reason, such as illness

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteGoogle SuiteScientific communicationResearch skillsCritical thinkingTeamwork

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 at least 14 years old and going into their junior year of high school 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

Company

University of Florida

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University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
dateFounded in 1853
location
Gainesville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ufl.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.83M
Key Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Sri Kalyanaraman
Co-founder, VR for the Social Good Initiative
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Chris Cowen
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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