How to Find a Research Job Internship
Research jobs are perfect for people who just have to know why certain diseases are difficult to treat or how things work. If you are currently working on a degree in technology, biology, chemistry, medicine or math, then you may want to supplement your studies with an interesting research job internship.
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Talk with your academic adviser to see what research internships are available at your university and in your neighborhood. Select an academic research internship if you are thinking about pursuing your Ph.D. or if you are interested in becoming a professor.
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Apply for a summer research job internship with the National Institutes of Health. The application process for this internship program opens in mid-November. This internship program is great for people interested in bio-medical research.
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Visit the Microsoft website to learn about computer and IT internships. Internships offered by this company are available in the UK, China, India, Redmond, Washington, and Silicon Valley, California.
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Consider a summer internship program with the National Science Foundation. Their "Research Experiences for Undergraduates" program is a great way to gain practical research experience prior to earning your undergraduate degree. One of the most popular research programs offered is stationed in Antarctica.
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Prepare for a career in wildlife research by applying for research job internships with local zoos or with wildlife organizations. The National Zoo and the Whale Center of New England both offer undergraduate- and graduate-level internship opportunities.
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