NIH

NIH Summer Internship Program 2026

Due Date: 02/18/2026

A paid NIH summer research internship for students; applicants can target cancer-focused labs (e.g., NCI) when contacting mentors. Designed for students seeking hands-on biomedical research experience.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Student eligibility depends on program rules (see official SIP page + FAQs).

  • Requires online application plus reference letter(s) by deadline.

  • Applicants should be able to complete an 8-week summer research experience (mentor-dependent).

Funding Details:

  • Stipends vary by institute/lab and student level (not fixed on the SIP schedule page).

  • Research training placement in NIH intramural labs.

Deadline:

  • February 18, 2026 at 12:00 noon ET (reference letters due 2026-02-25, 12:00 noon ET).

Where to go for further information: