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Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP)

A fully paid summer research internship providing undergraduates with training and mentoring to prepare for competitive applications to PhD or MD-PhD programs.

Research Internship

The Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) is a comprehensive, fully funded summer internship designed for undergraduate students committed to pursuing graduate study toward a PhD or MD-PhD. The program provides closely mentored research experiences in the life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities across 20 research institutions nationwide. Participants engage in 8–10 weeks of intensive research under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. The SR-EIP covers a stipend, along with travel and housing expenses, and requires participants to make oral or poster presentations at The Leadership Alliance National Symposium. Beyond the research, the program offers professional development mentoring on applying to graduate programs and provides access to ongoing resources, mentoring, and professional networks within The Leadership Alliance community to support participants' long-term career paths. Eligibility typically requires applicants to be documented U.S. citizens or permanent residents, full-time students in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and to have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate education. The program specifically aims to foster diversity by preparing young scholars from underrepresented and underserved populations for graduate training. It is not intended for students seeking professional training in fields such as law, business administration, clinical medicine, or allied health professions.

Program

Organizer: The Leadership Alliance
Hosts: AbbVie, Brown University, California Institute of Technology, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Emory University, Harvard University, Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Montana State University, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Princeton University, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Stanford University, Tufts University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Chicago, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Weill Cornell Medical College, Yale University
Timeframe: Summer 2026, typically May-August, with specific dates varying by institution.
Duration: 56 days - 70 days
Locations: North America, United States, Boston, Boulder, Bozeman, Cambridge, Charlottesville, Coral Gables, Hanover, Ithaca, Nashville, New Haven, New York City, Philadelphia, Princeton, Providence, Stanford, Tarrytown, Washington, DC, Worcester
Study Area: All

Application

Deadline:
  • February 3, 2026
Criteria: Must be a documented U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident (possessing an alien registration receipt card I-551 or another legal document of such status) at the time of application. F-1 Visa holders, individuals seeking asylum, or refugees are ineligible. Must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university within the United States or its territories. Must maintain good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Must demonstrate a committed interest in pursuing graduate study leading to a PhD or MD-PhD. Must have completed a minimum of two semesters of undergraduate education and have at least one semester remaining by the program's start. This program is not intended for students pursuing professional training for careers in law, business administration, clinical medicine, or allied health professions. Note: Specific research sites may have additional or more restrictive participant requirements (e.g., class year, specific coursework, or prior research experience).
Target Degree: Bachelor
Required Documents:
  1. Two letters of recommendation
  2. Official transcript(s)

Costs & Contact

Stipend: Fully paid summer internship including a stipend, and travel and housing expenses.
Cost: No cost.
Contact: theleadershipalliance@Brown.edu
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