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Research Training

HS-SIP is discontinued

This program is available to:

The 2025 NIH Summer Internship Program has been canceled.

We encourage you to explore summer internship and job opportunities elsewhere. We look forward to welcoming you to future programs as you continue to build your scientific career.

The NIH High School Summer Internship Program (HS-SIP) has been restructured. HS-SIP has merged with the Summer Internship Program (SIP), with a new set of eligibility criteria.

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Opportunities for high school students

Current high school juniors are not eligible to apply for the Summer Internship Program.

Current high school seniors who meet the eligibility criteria can apply to the Summer Internship Program (SIP). Visit the SIP page to read the eligibility criteria and learn how to apply.

Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Visit the SIP page to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.