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Summer Research Program

Hourly Pay Rate: $12.50 (based on 37.5 hour work week) for duration of the program.

Interested in biomedical research? The Tulane National Biomedical Research Center (TNBRC) offers a nine-week Summer Research Program to a limited number of students. The program introduces students to the principles and practice of scientific research with the goal of inspiring them to pursue careers in research.
After successful candidates are paired by a selection committee with a TNBRC faculty mentor, they will be expected to complete a short research project and present the findings to the Center’s faculty and staff. Students assigned to laboratory-based projects do not have contact with nonhuman primates.
Program openings are available in the following Divisions: Comparative Pathology, Immunology, and Microbiology. Applicants may state Division preference, but will not be able to pre-select.

Application Deadline: January 28, 2027

9 week Program- May 29, 2027 - July 31, 2027

* Attendance is required for the 9-week duration - only apply if you can make this commitment

Location:
• 18703 Three Rivers Road, Covington, LA
• The TNBRC is located in Covington, Louisiana, approximately 40 miles north of New Orleans. Neither public transportation nor sidewalks/bicycle paths are available in the surrounding area.

Are you eligible?
• Current student in good academic standing that has completed one year of undergraduate coursework in biology or biomedical related fields
• Interested in considering a career in research
• Motivated to participate in ongoing research projects at the TNBRC
• Need to provide own transportation and housing

How to apply:

Email the following documents to summerprog_tnbrc@tulane.edu

1. Official transcripts - request University/College to email them directly
2. Two letters of recommendation - from past or current employers, professors, or peers. Please have them email them directly.

Apply here and upload the following documents to this application:

1. Cover letter outlining career goals - include current email address and cell phone number

2. Résumé - include academic awards, significant accomplishments & participation in organizations

3. Unofficial Transcript (s)

Questions?
Email summerprog_tnbrc@tulane.edu

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