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We’re looking for exceptional candidates for our Research Experiences in Vision Science summer internship program!
NEI’s mission is to conduct and support research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other vision disorders. We believe that increasing opportunities in the field of vision research will help us better tackle these challenges.
The REVS program offers hands-on training and mentoring in vision research for students from all different backgrounds. Interns work closely with leading research scientists at NEI and get experience working in a research environment that will prepare them to continue their studies and advance their careers in basic, clinical, and translational research.
REVS interns have the chance to attend seminars and workshops hosted by NEI and by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE). REVS interns are also required to present at the NIH Summer Intern Poster Day in August 2025.
Who should apply?
To be eligible for a summer internship at NEI, students must:
- Be at least age 18 by June 1, 2025
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be enrolled at least half-time in or be accepted or enrolled in an accredited U.S. college, university, or professional school (like medical, optometry, or veterinary school)
- Have completed course work relevant to biomedical, behavioral, or statistical research
To apply
Deadlines
The application opens November 18, 2024.
- Application deadline: February 19, 2025
- Apply online through the NIH Summer Internship Program
- Under “Other Information” on your application, please indicate your preference for the National Eye Institute (NEI) and/or the REVS program.
- After you submit your application, email Dr. Cesar Perez-Gonzalez at cesarp@nei.nih.gov
About summer internships at NEI
Learn more about summer internships at NEI — including answers to frequently asked questions about topics like where internships happen, how long they are, and whether stipends and housing are available — on our Summer Intern Program page.
Contact
Dr. Cesar Perez-Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Summer Intern Program Coordinator
cesarp@nei.nih.gov
301-451-6763