The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology ยท 1 day ago
High School Student Summer Research Intern - Jupiter, FL
Palm Beach, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology offers a summer research internship for high school students. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a laboratory, develop research skills, and learn about career opportunities in biomedical research.
Biotechnology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Become comfortable in a laboratory setting
Increase your research skills
Learn to think critically about the theory and application of interdisciplinary biomedical research
Increase your proficiency in communicating scientific concepts
Qualification
Required
A cover letter or letter of intent (personal statement) describing your reason for applying to the internship
An unofficial school or academic transcript. If dual enrolled, please provide a college transcript as well
An academic resume or CV
Two science or math teachers references
Ability to work from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday from June 5th to July 31st
Acceptance into the Kenan Fellows High School Student Summer Internship is awarded on a competitive basis to Palm Beach and Martin County high school students entering their junior and senior year after the summer
Students must be 16 years of age by June 5, 2026
The intern must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
This summer internship position is full-time for eight weeks
The intern will be expected to be on campus every day unless they have an approved reason, such as illness
Acceptance of family members of existing University of Florida employees in the program will be subject to compliance with the UF's nepotism policy
Preferred
Experience in research laboratories not needed. This is a training internship. However, student should demonstrate passion for science and mathematics through participation in school and extracurricular activities, additional courses, or volunteering
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
Ability to work and maintain effective professional relationships with others
Company
The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology
The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists.
Founded in 2004
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase