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- Call or text: +1 (808) 261-4476
- Mon-Fri (8:30am - 4:30pm) Lunch Break 12:30pm-1:30pm
- [email protected]
The Summer Research Program at Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience is one of the most sought after summer internships in the country. It provides students the opportunity to spend an intensive 9 weeks working side-by-side with leading neuroscientists and researchers in Hawaii working on groundbreaking studies in Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurodegenerative diseases.
This internship is a time-intensive commitment with mandatory lectures built into the program. Do not apply for HPN-SIP if you are unable to attend mandatory events. The calendar does not include your time in the clinic and your time with your research group. Interns will need to be on-campus in person for their data collection sessions (1 four-hour weekly time block) in addition to in person orientation (June 17th Saturday), midterm (July 8th Saturday), and finals (Aug 19th Saturday).
The program emphasizes collaborative teamwork in a supervised setting headed by a faculty mentor and medical student leader culminating in poster presentations at the end of the program, followed by national and international scholarly activities.
When: June 17th, 2022 – August 19th, 2023 (9 weeks)
Who can apply? Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student. A small cohort of individuals in their senior year at an approved High School may be considered under “exceptional circumstances”.
How can I apply? Apply here by March 1, 2023
Are there any application fees? There is a nonrefundable application fee of $49.Pay Here
If you have questions, please contact us here: [email protected]
1) Headshot picture
2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3) Cover Letter
a. No more than 2 pages
b. Must address the following questions:
i. Why do you want to participate in this specific program?
ii. How do your skills and experiences make you the perfect match for the program?
iii. What are your realistic expectations for this program?
iiii. What are your long-term educational goals?
iiiii. How will your summer schedule accommodate this internship?
4) GCP and HIPAA certificates
i. CITI GCP: https://about.citiprogram.org/en/homepage/
ii. HIPAA: https://info.proservice.com/hipaa-compliance-on-demand
5) (OPTIONAL) Team Leader Consideration
i. Why do you want to be a team leader?
ii. What leadership qualities can you offer the program?
iii. What experience do you have in clinical or basic science research?
3. Prospective team leaders will be required to conduct a formal phone interview
6) (Mandatory for HIGH SCHOOL) “Exceptional Student Consideration”
i. What makes you stand out as an “Exceptional Student” and why should you be considered?
ii. What are your long-term goals and how will this internship help you achieve them?
7) Application Fee Payment (Payment to be made online)
Applicants will be notified of their selection via email no later than April 1st, 2023
Research in Clinical Practice – A Personal Journey
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Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience (HPN) is committed to helping medical students pursue their passion in research, neuroscience, develop leadership in this field and make an impact in the local community. HPN is proud to recognize exceptional medical students and previous BRITL scholars who have demonstrated exemplary academic abilities in neuroscience, leadership qualities, passion, and commitment to the pursue of excellence in research and a commitment to make a difference and give back to the local Hawaii community.
Julia Jahansooz graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Integrative Biology. She went on to earn her master’s degree in Clinical and Translational Research from the University of Hawai’i and is now a second year medical student at JABSOM. Julia believes research is the backbone of clinical practice and encourages everyone to participate in some level of research during their career. 
Ward Weldon graduated from Punahou Highschool and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is currently a second year medical student at JABSOM. Ward recommends that interested medical students engage in research early in their careers, so they may develop the skills to lead meaningful research in the future as physicians. 
Anson Lee graduated from Punahou School and went on to earn a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology, B.A. in Archaeology, and B.A. in Near Eastern Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Currently, he is a second-year medical student at the JABSOM. Anson believes that participating in research is the best way to improve patient care and lead the future of medical practice. 
