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Title:   2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Internships
Location:  Lexington, MA or Charlestown, Massachusetts
Employer:  Lurie Center for Autism, Massachusetts General Hospital
Internship Session:  June 2, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Application Deadline:  January 31, 2025

Internship Overview

The MGH Lurie Center for Autism, based in Lexington, Massachusetts, is now accepting applications to our Summer 2025 internship program. 

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the Lurie Center provides an opportunity for hands-on training in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related conditions, and experience in clinical, preclinical, and translational research. 

As part of the program, interns will be matched with a Lurie Center faculty mentor to conduct a semi-independent research project. Interns will meet weekly with their faculty mentor and interact regularly with other research staff. In addition, the program includes weekly seminars on ASD and the fundamentals of research, as well as the opportunity to observe clinical care (neurology, psychology, psychiatry, among other specialties).

Through these activities, interns gain exposure to a variety of clinical and translational research areas, such as:

  • Literature searches and analysis
  • Clinical trial and research study design
  • Patient recruitment to studies
  • Biosample analysis and processing
  • Regulatory management
  • Data management and entry
  • Data analysis


The program is nine weeks, full-time (35 hours/week), in person, and will conclude with a final presentation for peers and Lurie Center staff.

Application Information:

  • The Lurie Center for Autism’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program is designed for undergraduates who plan to be in the Boston area who are interested in clinical and/or research careers related to ASD.
  • Typical majors of applicants include psychology, biology, neuroscience, or pre-med studies, but are not limited to these majors.
  • Preference for rising juniors and seniors, although exceptional rising sophomores will be considered.
  • If external support or college credit is not available, interns will be paid an hourly rate as MGH temporary employees.
  • Neurodiverse students are particularly encouraged to apply and share your experience in your cover letter.
  • Top candidates will be invited to submit two letters of recommendation from a professor, teacher, former employer or similar, and to a virtual interview with the Summer Internship Director in February or early March.
  • Online application: Follow this link.


Important Dates:

  • Internship session: June 2, 2025 through August 1, 2025
  • Application deadline: January 31, 2025
  • Acceptance notification: March 21, 2025

 

If you have questions about our internship, please email us at kadakin@mgh.harvard.edu.