January Opportunities for Aspiring PhDs, MDs and all in between!
Are you an undergrad or grad student interested in STEM careers? Check out these opportunities!
[FREE WORKSHOP] Best Practices for Single-Cell Proteomics!
Single-cell proteomics is rapidly transforming biological research by enabling the precise analysis of protein expression profiles in individual cells, offering deeper insights into cellular heterogeneity and the mechanisms that drive health and disease.
Join our upcoming webinar with Dr. Simone Sidoli, Associate Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, as he discusses the impact of single cell techniques and how to make the most out of your experiments.
Dr. Sidoli will cover:
- An introduction to single cell proteomics and why it is important
- Different single cell proteomics workflows, current leaders in the field, and equipment
- Key aspects of sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis
- Validation experiments and different perspectives in data interpretation
Attendees will receive:
- In-depth Q&A session with Dr. Sidoli
- Certificate of attendance
- Free product sample
[SCHOLARSHIP] Medtronic SPARK Scholarship
This program removes financial barriers for students pursuing health technology and related fields by providing financial assistance and access to support services that help them complete a degree or credential. This scholarship is more than just a one-time grant to help students start college; it supports them throughout their journey to graduation with the following benefits:
Financial support to cover educational expenses, renewable for up to four years
Professional development experiences that may include Medtronic mentorship, coaching, networking opportunities, and more
Access to an emergency fund to bridge the gap when students face unexpected difficulties
Complete details, eligibility requirements, and FAQs are available at www.iie.org/programs/medtronicsparkscholarship/.
Learn more and apply here!
Deadline: January 30th, 2026
[FREE CONFERENCE] 1st Microbiome Symposium: Puerto Rico & the Caribbean: Community Dynamics in a Changing World
This free, in-person symposium will bring together the microbiome research community to share innovative findings, foster collaboration, and discuss emerging challenges and opportunities in microbiome science across Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Who Can Submit
Abstracts are welcomed from undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty.
Accepted abstracts will be presented as short oral talks or posters.
Submission Overview
Abstracts must be submitted by email in Word or PDF format
Maximum length: 2,500 characters (abstract body only)
Abstracts must be written in English
In-person presentation is required (no remote presentations available)
Abstract Format Instructions:
Submission Email: cobremicrobiomepr.rcm@upr.edu
Subject Line: ABSTRACT – Your Name
[INTERNSHIP] Homeland Security’s POWER Program
Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do to enhance your research interests and career goals? Interested in learning from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security related areas? Seeking to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas? Then you should apply to the HS-POWER program!
Benefits
Stipend: Undergraduate students receive $750 per week and graduate students will receive $950 per week.
Travel: A total of $1,000 travel reimbursement for inbound and outbound expenses for participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site, and who are paying for housing onsite is available.
Housing Allowance: A housing allowance of $400/week is provided to participants whose home of record is more than fifty miles, one-way, from their assigned hosting facility, move onsite for the duration of their appointment, and are paying for housing while onsite.
Appointment Details
Appointments will be for 10 consecutive weeks during the months of May-July. Factors such as class schedules, housing availability and facility schedules may be taken into consideration when determining appointment start and end dates.
Interns will be assigned to research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a DHS mentor.
An appointment involves a daily, on-site commitment as defined by the assigned mentor at the host facility with the HS-POWER participant in residence at the specified location.
HS-POWER participants are required to have health insurance coverage during the appointment period and to provide proof of this coverage prior to the start of the appointment.
Deadline: January 5th, 2026
[INTERNSHIP] Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) program
A 10-week summer research experience designed to enhance access to STEM PhD Programs. The SMART program focuses on the development of research skills and the faculty mentor/student relationship. During the first week, interns write a research project proposal. In the next eight weeks they carry out the proposed project. In the final week they present their research results in oral and written form. Depending on the academic area, the conduct of research may include laboratory experimentation, outdoor field work and data analysis. Students work either as part of a research team or independently.
You will need to apply through the Leadership Alliance SREIP!
Deadline: February 1st
[INTERNSHIP] Building Pathways to Community Disaster Resilience
This research experience for undergraduates (REU) program aims to safeguard human and physical infrastructure against disasters. We use methods that center community needs and value local knowledge. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to investigate:
Disaster planning and preparation.
Rural and urban infrastructure challenges and solutions.
Resilience of water, energy, and transportation systems.
Applications due: January 20, 2026
[INTERNSHIP] MIT Summer Research Program
Ready to take your research to the next level? The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) is back and we’re celebrating our 40th Anniversary!
Spend June 8 – August 8, 2026, conducting cutting-edge research, gaining mentorship from MIT faculty and graduate students, and building your professional network.
- Stipend & housing provided
- Round-trip travel to MIT
- Professional development workshops & community activities
Applications due: January 20, 2026
[VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP] YALE VIBES Program
VIBES is a paid, virtual internship program for college students. They welcome all applicants, regardless of background or citizenship. At the moment, the lab can offer six internships per year ($1000/semester for the winter and fall semesters).
Depending on their interests and the focus and needs of the lab, projects may include:
Computational/data analysis
Figure making
Commentary/perspective writing
Review writing
Applications due: January 31st, 2026
Happy New Year & thanks for reading.
I’m glad you’re here :)
Mel
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