Students in the internship program are expected to:

• Work on a minimum of one major research study or scholarly project over the course of their internship experience. The project will be co-developed by the supervising faculty and the student, taking into account the students’ skills and available opportunities. Examples of activities performed by prior interns include:

  Conducting literature searches and participating in the writing of journal articles or book chapters; developing data collection systems/helping with data entry and analysis; developing PowerPoint presentations; participating in clinical observation/shadowing; and assisting in collection of quality improvement and patient research assessments.

• Participate in regular meetings with faculty supervisors and attend necessary research trainings related to academic growth and institutional regulatory matters.

• Complete and reflect upon regular readings related to their specific training goals and objectives

Internships are typically for one academic quarter (10 weeks in length). Hours are flexible and determined by arrangement with the faculty mentor. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 10-15 hours per week on internship related activities.

While internships are unpaid, interested students may apply for funding through the University. The links below provide additional information regarding applicable funding opportunities. (Please note: it is not necessary to apply for funding to participate in the internship program)

Summer Internship Grant Program

Undergraduate Research Grants

• Students must have completed one year of college (i.e. freshman) 
• Undergraduate cumulative minimum grade point average (GPA) of >3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• 18 years or older at the time the internship begins

The application period for the 2020 summer internship program opens January 2020.

Students interested in internships for the 2019-2020 academic year should contact Director of the Osher Undergraduate Internship Program Dr. Elaine Cheung for more information and availability. Please include your CV (pdf), your interests (clinical, research, both/either) and any specific area of focus in the field of integrative medicine. If there are open internships, you will be asked to submit the following materials by email: 

• A completed application
• A description of your career goals and any steps you have already taken to achieve those goals, as well as any specific interests in summer projects (1 page max)
• A current transcript
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty mentors or undergraduate teachers who know you personally and can comment on your academic abilities and your skill set