WCDRC Summer Internship Program 

The Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center (WCDRC) at The Miriam Hospital/ Brown University Health will host a Summer Internship Program for students interested in gaining exposure to behavioral medicine research science. Details about the program can be found below.

Program Goals: To introduce behavioral medicine research to eligible students. Students accepted into the program will receive a combination of hands-on research experiences, professional development education, and personalized mentorship.

Eligibility: This program was developed specifically for students who have limited or no prior experience in research. Students are eligible if they are currently enrolled in high school, community college, technical school, four-year college/university, and/or are taking time off between high school and higher education.

• Camp Surefire, a RI diabetes camp, is offering 1-2 scholarships for students to complete this summer internship.
• A few unpaid internship positions will also be offered to students who are not selected for the scholarship.

Program Schedule: The internship program will occur for 6-8 weeks during the Summer of 2025. Selected interns can choose between part-time and full-time options. All interns will complete a combination of the following activities:

• Shadowing/volunteering on actual research projects
• Educational workshops
  • Introduction to research methods
  • DEI training specific to behavioral medicine
  • Professional development
• Work on an independent project

All applications are due by February 21, 2025.

Application Link: https://s.surveyplanet.com/u807seg3