Summer Intern Curriculum 2024
A schedule of events that support your career and professional development as well as your well-being and resilience.
On this page
Use this page to view what is being offered each week. Take note of the following labels for each event:
- [SIP] - this event is meant for summer interns who had received their high school diploma at the time they submitted their internship application.
- [HS-SIP] - this event is meant for summer interns who had not yet received their high school diploma at the time they submitted their internship application.
May 27 - 31, 2024
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day observed
Tuesday, May 28
[SIP] Planning a Successful NIH Summer Internship (General Summer Orientation)
June 2 - 7, 2024
Thursday, June 6
[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 1: An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
June 10 - 14, 2024
Monday, June 10
[HS-SIP] Planning a Successful NIH Summer Internship (General Summer Orientation)
Tuesday, June 11
[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Drop-in Group Discussion 1: Wellness Assessments
Thursday, June 13
Friday, June 14
[SIP] What Can You Do in College to Enhance Your Chances of Getting into Medical or Graduate School
June 17 - 21, 2024
Monday, June 17
[SIP] Planning a Successful NIH Summer Internship (General Summer Orientation)
Tuesday, June 18
Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth observed
Thursday, June 20
[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 3: Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness
Friday, June 21
June 24 - 28, 2024
Monday, June 24
[HS-SIP] Planning a Successful NIH Summer Internship (General Summer Orientation)
Tuesday, June 25
[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Drop-in Group Disussion 3: Assertiveness
Wednesday, June 26
[SIP] Choosing and Applying to Medical School
[HS-SIP] 1. Applying to College
Thursday, June 27
[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 4: Feedback Resilience
Friday, June 28
[SIP, HS-SIP] Networking, Informational Interview, and Using LinkedIn for Career Advancement
July 1 - 5, 2024
Monday, July 1
[SIP, HS-SIP] Ethics for Scientists
Tuesday, July 2
[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Drop-in Group Discussion 4: Feedback
[SIP, HS-SIP] Summer Wellness-Networking Event: POPSICLES!
Wednesday, July 3
[SIP] Choosing and Applying to Graduate School
[HS-SIP] 2. Professional Communication
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day observed
July 8 - 12
Tuesday, July 9
[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 1: An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
[SIP, HS-SIP] Creating and Presenting Posters
Wednesday, July 10
[HS-SIP] 3. Career Exploration
[SIP] Interviewing for Professional School
Thursday, July 11
[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Group 1
Friday, July 12
[SIP, HS-SIP] CVs, Resumes, and Cover Letters: Essential Job Search Documents
July 15 - 19, 2024
July 22 - 26, 2024
Tuesday, July 23
[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 3: Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness
[SIP, HS-SIP] Talking Science: Designing and Delivering Successful Oral Presentations
Wednesday, July 24
[HS-SIP] 4. Success in College
[SIP] Writing a Personal/Research Statement for Graduate Program
[SIP, HS-SIP] Poster Practice Session
Thursday, July 25
[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Group 3
[SIP, HS-SIP] Summer Wellness-Networking Event: Tattoos
[SIP, HS-SIP] Poster Practice Session
Friday, July 26
[SIP] Essential Leadership Skills for Future Scientists and Health Care Professionals
July 29 - August 2, 2024
Thursday - Friday, August 1 - 2
Contact us
Reach out to us at SIP@nih.gov with questions.