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For more information or to apply for a High School Student Research Trainee role
Call:305-243-5316 Email:IHStrainee@miami.edu
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UHealth High School Student Research Trainee Program
UHealth’s high school student summer program begins June 2027 and ends August 2027 (exact dates TBA), with limited spaces available.
Applications OPEN: February 1
Applications CLOSE: April 30
The ideal student for this role has excellent interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills. They should demonstrate compassion for patient needs and be detail-oriented, adaptable, and flexible. They should be able to follow directions, complete the application process, onboarding, and work independently.
Student Training Activities May Include
- Data collection and analysis
- Experimentation in labs
- Helping PIs with various assignments
- Learning new software
- Participation in research meetings
Requirements and Commitment
- Students must be at least 16 years of age, during the application window, to apply
- You must identify a department and obtain confirmed sponsorship from a faculty supervisor before submitting your application. Applications without prior sponsorship will not be considered.
- Students must apply and train in groups of at least two. Your partner may be another high school student or a current/incoming undergraduate research trainee.
- Maximum 20 hours a week training, exact schedule is to be coordinated between the student and supervisor.
- Apply: Research Trainee Application (High School Student)
- Meet all occupational health requirements, including proof of required immunizations, vaccinations, and recent TB Test (within 12 months)
- Complete a security background check and drug screening
- Complete and pass online training modules
- Attend mandatory virtual UHealth Care Orientation held on the first Wednesday of each month.