Penn Genetics Summer Internship Program

The Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, hosts a 10-week summer internship program. Current undergraduate students will have the opportunity to engage in diverse areas of genetic research, including the genetics of human disease, model organism genetics, genomics and computational biology, and epigenetics.

Students will receive mentorship from faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students and learn more about graduate school opportunities and careers in genetics. Students will also receive a paid stipend. This program is open to all experience levels and aims to promote interest in the fields of genetics, epigenetics, bioengineering, and computational biology.

To apply, please complete this online application, where you will be asked for your cv, a letter of recommendation, and a short statement about your interests in genetic research.

2025 Summer Details

• Program Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025
• Program Benefits: Students receive a paid stipend
• Application Dates: Closes January 15, 2025
• Who Should Apply: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in college with an interest in genetic research

How to Apply

Please complete this online application where you will be asked for your cv, a letter of recommendation, and a short statement about your interests in genetic research.