ResearchDue March 1 · ~4 months

MGH Youth Neurology Education and Research Program

Massachusetts General Hospital

Hands-on experience and mentorship in neurology and neuroscience, with a deep dive into medical research and clinical practice, ideal for students considering a career in neurology.

Who should apply

A great fit for Massachusetts-based students with a demonstrated interest in neurology who are rising high school seniors, recent grads, or undergraduates and can commit to a full-time summer schedule.

Eligibility

Rising high school senior, recent high school graduate / rising college first-year, current undergraduate, or recent college graduate
Living or studying in Massachusetts at the time of the program
Demonstrated interest in neurology-related careers
Able to make a full-time commitment (no exceptions)
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Meets Mass General Brigham occupational health requirements, including proof of COVID-19 vaccination
No GPA requirement

What you get

Paid, full-time (40 hr/week) summer internship of roughly 6–8 weeks
Mentored research in faculty labs
Bootcamp onboarding
Weekly didactic sessions with neurologists
Final research presentation experience

What the application involves

Online application
CV/resume (PDF)
Statement of interest (250-word max) on your academic interests and what you expect from the program
Contact information for two references (contacted only for interview candidates)
No letters of recommendation required

Application tips

Lead your 250-word statement with a specific, genuine reason for your interest in neurology rather than generic “I want to help people” language.
Choose references who can speak to your curiosity and reliability, and confirm their contact info is current.
Because there's no GPA cutoff, emphasize initiative, projects, and persistence over grades.
Apply early in the window and proofread your PDF resume for clean formatting.
Be ready to confirm full-time availability for the exact program dates, the commitment is strict.

Good to know

Typical cycle: applications open ~Nov 1, deadline ~Jan 31, interviews in February, offers in March; internships run roughly mid/late June through early August. In-person preferred. Contact: 617-726-5532, youthneurology@mgh.harvard.edu.

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