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NYU Medical Ethics Internship Program
NYU Langone's Division of Medical Ethics offers internships for high school and college students. Interns collaborate on ongoing projects with faculty and participate in division activities in research ethics, sports ethics, transplant ethics, allocation of medical resources, and clinical ethics. Interns typically work 5 to 10 hours per week in the fall or spring semester, or 10 hours or more per week in the summer, for 4 to 8 weeks. They offer several paid internships in the summer and additional unpaid internships during the academic year depending on faculty availability to serve as mentors to selected interns.

UVA Bioethics Program Internship
Four internship options are available for students interested in the field of Bioethics, two summer options, and two semester-long options associated with a course and course credit: Summer Internships sponsored by the Institute for Practical Ethics, Summer Internships sponsored by the Center for Biomedical Ethics and Humanities, Bioethics Internship Seminar—Clinical Ethics, and Bioethics Internship Seminar—Health Policy and Administration. 

Mayo Clinic Bioethics Ethics Research Project
The Summer Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Ethics Research provides students with a mentored research experience that assists them in preparing for careers in health care, science, law, or bioethics. Students are expected to dedicate 40 hours a week to a combination of research and educational activities. Each student is placed with a faculty mentor to work on a particular ethics research project for about 10 weeks starting in late May or early June. 

NIH Clinical Center Summer Internship Program
Approximately 40 students are selected each year, Paid internship, Student interns work with researchers and health professionals, and Student interns participate in the NIH Summer Poster Day and lecturers presented by NIH investigators. 

Alliance for Health Reform
The Alliance for Health Reform is seeking interns focusing on health policy research and media relations. Interns have a variety of responsibilities including: research, health policy analysis, media list compilation, administrative duties, and web page updates. Interns attend events and forums on Capitol Hill and in the D.C. area. The experience interns receive is often that sought by legislative staffs, government affairs offices, and other advocacy and policy groups. The Alliance seeks undergraduate or graduate students with solid academic records, strong writing, research, and communication skills--and a lively interest in public policy. Knowledge of word processing and database software is important. Pluses: community service; coursework in history, political science, economics, journalism, or mass communications. The duration of the internship is negotiable, but for the best experience, interns should stay for a minimum period of one quarter. A small stipend may be available, and academic credit can be arranged. 

AMA Ethics Group Internship Program
The Ethics Group recruits undergraduate and graduate student interns to work at the AMA Headquarters in Chicago on an ongoing basis for summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters. Internships are unpaid but participants will receive course credit for their work in accordance with the requirements of their academic program. Past interns have typically been law students, medical students, and undergraduates with an interest in bioethics, philosophy, religion, biology, or other life sciences.

Center for Bioethics and Humanities, SUNY Upstate Medical University
The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, College of Graduate Studies is offering fellowships for its 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. The aim of the SURF program is to expose undergraduate students to biomedical research. In an intensive ten-week summer program, undergraduates with appropriate faculty help will formulate their own proposal, carry out research under the supervision of one of our faculty, write a research paper and have the opportunity to see their work published. In the process, students will attend research seminars, present and participate in a student journal club, present their work, and participate in discussions on alternative careers in research and how to apply to graduate school. Students are given ample opportunities to interact directly with many of our faculty and graduate students. The program runs from Monday, June 7, 2021, through Friday, August 13, 2021. Each fellow will be provided a $3,500 stipend for the period plus housing.

Center for Bioethics, University of Minnesota
The Center for Bioethics accepts visiting student scholars when the work envisioned relates to current Center research and when Center staff are available to work with a student.  To participate in their unpaid internship program, the Center asks interested students to email their interest, period of availability, and a short description of research or project areas of interest to them. After an interview, if the student qualifies, the program tries to find a fit with a project/faculty during the timeframe that they're available.

Genetic Alliance
Interns make a significant contribution to Alliance projects, address critical policy issues, and explore opportunities for both career and personal development. Opportunities are available in the areas of genetics, genetic counseling, bioethics, health policy, public education, consumer advocacy, nonprofit management, and public information systems.  Interns at the Alliance come from many fields and areas of interest and need not have a science or public health background. Both graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

Hastings Center
The Intern Program provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work at The Hastings Center, either on a particular project or project-in-development or in a particular Hastings Center department such as Library, Editorial, or Development. For summer internships (May - August), applications should be received before March 1st. At all other times, prospective interns should apply at least 4 weeks before they would anticipate beginning the internship. The Center is generally unable to compensate interns for their time, travel, or living expenses and most applicants should plan to fully cover all their own expenses (applicants are encouraged to explore any internship funding opportunities offered by their institutions).

International Center for Research on Women
The Yudelman Internship is for undergraduate and graduate students with extensive experience in the social sciences, particularly in areas concerning gender, human rights and development. Students interested in the internship must demonstrate academic excellence and a particular interest in research on an international level. The internship program will be held each summer in ICRW's Washington, D.C., office. Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should describe the applicants' work experience and/or strong academic background in gender, human rights and development. The applicant should also describe any quantitative or specialized research skills and particular research interests for the summer; s/he should seek to align these research interests with ICRW's current program areas. Interns will be expected to work full time in the summer for 10-12 weeks and will receive a weekly stipend of $375. While full time interns are strongly preferred, part time internships may be possible.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine offers one or two summer internships in medical ethics on a volunteer basis. It consists of joining in the various ethics activities at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical School and assisting in bioethics research. No stipend or housing are provided. Applicants should send a CV and a letter outlining their interests and the time period when they would like to participate.

National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
The National Mental Health Association, a nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness, is currently not accepting applications for new internships at its national office. For internship opportunities at one of its many affiliates, contact them directly. Find your local MHA affiliate.

The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics
The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics offers a select number of summer internships for both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to research responsibilities, summer interns are expected to participate in weekly research meetings with other interns and to organize one informal presentation for SCBE staff and students on their research.