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BioBUDS Research Internship- Spring 2025

Every year since 2022, we’ve hosted an internship for Stanford undergrads to get their first research experience in biology! We understand that getting that first exposure to research can be difficult considering that research opportunities may require prior experience. And since Stanford undergrads come from a wide range of backgrounds, not everyone has had the opportunity to get exposed to research before arriving. That is why we’re providing a paid research internship this Spring Quarter!

All students are encouraged to apply, but students with little or no research experience - especially those in their 3rd+ year and from FLI backgrounds - will receive priority. Students need only complete a brief application. Additional materials like CV or research statements are not required. Undergraduates will be matched with a research mentor (postdoc or graduate student) and will participate for the duration of Spring quarter. Students can expect an 8 hrs/week for 10 weeks time commitment to research for a total of $1500.

We also strongly encourage attendance at our Open House on February 20 from 3-4:20PM at Lathrop 299 where we will host an information session and discuss expectations. You will also get the chance to meet current and former BioBUDS students, eat snacks, and ask additional questions about the Internship or the broader BioBUDS program.

 

Please read: Complete Expectations of Students, including what you can expect from mentors and the BioBUDS team

Here is a short overview of student expectations:

  • You will know if you get accepted/waitlisted for the internship on March 3rd
    • If you get accepted, sign a commitment by March 9th
    • If waitlisted, and you confirm your waitlist spot and you’ll be notified March 10th if you’ve been accepted. Then sign a commitment ASAP
  • Sign a commitment to the program where you will agree to all expectations outlined here including working 8 hrs/week for 10 weeks to get paid $1500
  • Provide a student profile outlining information for mentor matching by March 16th
  • You will be matched with a mentor the week of March 17th
  • After mentor matching, meet with your mentor before March 31 to plan the quarter
  • During Spring Quarter, complete the weekly check-ins to the BioBUDS team
  • Complete assignments (resources and assistance provided) and attend dates
    • A 7 min presentation of project background/significance/goals during week 5
    • A symposium to present your science during week 10 (June 5th)
    • One plot of data from your research project due at the end of week 10
    • Make sure to account for this as part of your 8 hours/week

 

Here is the Application! It is due by February 27th at 11:59PM! You will need to log in to your Stanford account. For immediate questions please email the instructors at biobuds-instructors-2425@lists.stanford.edu and we will be more than happy to help you!