Up On EHS Internship Program 2023

Up on EHS is an environmental health science (EHS) research training program for college students interested in careers in research, medicine, and other health sciences. 

 

For two consecutive summers, trainees work full time in the laboratories of established EHS

researchers, including Chicago Center for Health and the Environment (CACHET) members, at the University of Chicago or the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rigorous research training is complemented by an EHS-based summer lecture series, year-round career development and skill-building workshops, CACHET seminars and workshops, and a network of faculty mentors dedicated to trainees’ success. 

 

The program provides research experiences and related opportunities to undergraduate and health professional students from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Rising Sophomores and Seniors are also eligible to apply. 

 

Participants will receive a taxable stipend of $3,500 per year. More information, including the application, can be found on the Up on EHS website. Applications are due Wednesday, March 15, 2023.