Research Resources

Below are some science-based research opportunities for high school and college students. We suggest looking for research opportunities now and even more this summer!
Research Opportunities for High School Students
- CDC Middle and High School Student Short-Term Opportunities: These are unique experiences in public health sciences for middle and high school students.
- Local colleges and universities: Search your local colleges and universities’ websites, particularly their research centers and institutes, research resource centers, or specific professors’ school profiles for their research. Even if no current research positions are available, sending a brief e-mail to introduce yourself (and your chapter) may lead you to a future opportunity!
- HSAFP in the Future: We are working with our partners to provide future research opportunities for HSAFP members!
Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
As you begin your undergraduate degree, you will want to review these resources right before the first day of your first year of college (if you do this, please send HSAFP a photo so we can feature you on our official website!).
- AAMC Summer Undergraduate Research Programs: This extensive list includes summer programs through universities for undergraduates interested in medical research. We suggest exploring the list, especially the programs closest to you!
- CDC Undergraduate Student Short-Term Opportunities: Unique experiences in public health sciences, mainly for undergraduate students.
- CDC Bachelor’s Degree Full-Time Opportunities: These opportunities are full-time fellowships for those who have completed or will soon complete a bachelor’s degree.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program: NIH selects high school seniors, but mostly undergraduate and graduate students, for full-time research positions.
- Your college/university: The best way to get involved in research is to make connections with your professors and peers early on during your undergraduate degree! Reach out to your science professors and academic advisor (and, if you have one, a pre-health advisor).
