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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