Summer Internship Program

Summer Internship Program

OMB No. 0925-0299
Expiration Date 03/31/2014
Respondent Burden

Program Application

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Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must be sixteen years of age or older at the time they begin work at the NIH.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
U.S. citizens are eligible to apply if they are enrolled at least half-time in high school or in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student. Students who have been accepted into an accredited college or university program may also apply.
Permanent residents must be enrolled in or have been accepted into an accredited institution in the U.S. to be eligible.

Application Tips:

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Enter as much information into the form as you would like. Note that you must complete certain fields--Name, E-mail Address, Month/Day of Birth, and, Phone--in order to save a partial application.
Press "Save Partial Application & Quit" to save the information you have entered thus far. You will have to return later to complete your application.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The deadline for receipt of completed applications is March 1, 2013 (11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time). Applications that are incomplete after the March 1 deadline will not receive further consideration.

Please read the "Summer Internship Program page" and ""SIP Frequently Asked Questions" before beginning your online application.
Be sure that the e-mail addresses you provide for your references are accurate. Incorrect e-mail addresses will delay the processing of your application and could result in your application's not receiving full consideration.
Please note that this form accepts plain text inputs only. This means that special characters and formatting such as bullets, "smart quotes," bold or italic fonts, Greek letters, etc., will be lost or altered. To ensure your data appear as you intend, compose your inputs to the longer fields on this form using a plain text editor (e.g., Notepad, for PC users, or TextEdit, for Mac users). In place of special formatting, you will need to rely on the use of capital letters, white space, asterisks, and other standard keyboard characters.
Proofread your application thoroughly for accuracy and completeness; false or inaccurate information may be grounds for denying your candidacy or removing you from the program.
Complete your application as early as possible and ensure that your references submit their letters promptly using our online system.
Letters of recommendation are due no later than March 15, 2013, at 11:30 pm EDT. We will not accept letters after that time.
Please address questions to Debbie Cohen at cohend@mail.nih.gov.

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1. Personal Information
You must enter this information if you wish to save your application.

Name:

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First

Last

* Month/Day of Birth:

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* Applicants must be 16-years of age or older to participate in this program.

Permanent Home Phone:

Format: (999) 999-9999

E-mail Address:

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2. Academic Information

School:
State in which your school is located:	(DC for Washington D.C.)
Preferred Mailing Address:
City:
State:	(DC for Washington D.C.)
Zip Code:
Preferred Phone Number:	Format: (999) 999-9999
Current Education Level:
Year at Current Level:
Current Cumulative (Unweighted) GPA:
School Grading Scale:
	Note: If you select 'Other', please explain in Section 3, Coursework and Grades. Be sure to describe your school's grading scale and your current cumulative average relative to that scale.
Academic Major:	or

3. Coursework and Grades Include courses in which you are currently enrolled.

4. CV/Resume
Copy and paste a plain text version of your curriculum vitae or resume into this space. Some reformatting may be necessary. Include education, relevant research experience, scientific publications, honors and awards, etc.

5. References
Once you submit your completed application, an e-mail request for a letter of recommendation will automatically be sent to each of the following individuals:

Reference 1:

Name:

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Last

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Phone:

E-mail:

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Reference 2:

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6. Cover Letter: Describe your research interests, career goals, and reasons for applying for training at the NIH; be certain that your cover letter is specific for this particular program.

The NIH is committed to maintaining its stature as a premiere research institution by building an inclusive workforce, fostering an environment that respects the individual, and offering an opportunity for each person to develop his or her full potential in the pursuit and support of science. We welcome trainees of all genders, races, ethnicities, physical abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. If you have unique circumstances, or come from a disadvantaged background, please include this information in your cover letter.

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9. Preferred Institute/Center (IC) or Program:
If you already know the IC in which you wish to work (for example, if you are a returning student) or are applying to a special program, please select the appropriate item from the drop-down list. Note: If you want your application to be considered by investigators in more than one IC, please leave this section blank.

Notice to all applicants:
It is your responsibility to ensure that all of the above information is correct. False or inaccurate information contained in this application may be grounds for denying your candidacy or removing you from the program.