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2025 NIDA Summer Research Internship Program
Application Form
Application Deadline: Monday January 06, 2025
OMB Control Number: 0925-0738, Expiration Date: 12/31/2026.
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Program Overview:

The NIDA Summer Research Internship Program offers internship opportunities to increase diversity in the substance use and addiction-related research workforce. The program introduces undergraduate students (aged 18 and older) to substance use and addiction research through eight-week internships with NIDA-affiliated scientists at research institutions across the U.S. Projects may involve laboratory work, data analysis, formal courses, and participation in lab meetings, among other research activities. Since its launch in 1997, the program has hosted over 1,400 students

Eligibility:
  • Must be at least 18 years old by May 31, 2025
  • Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • Open to full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors (including those graduating in 2025)
  • Must be available to work full-time for eight consecutive weeks over the summer
Please note: Returning interns are eligible by invitation only.
Support Provided:
NIDA partners with Rose Li & Associates, Inc. (RLA) to manage intern payments, including:
  • $15/hour, up to a maximum of $4,800 for eight weeks
  • Up to $2,500 for housing reimbursement (additional housing reimbursement considered on a case-by-case basis with documentation)
  • Up to $500 for travel expenses (additional housing reimbursement considered on a case-by-case basis with documentation)
NIDA does not cover costs for conference attendance, meals, utilities, or household furnishings. Interns should consult RLA for clarification on reimbursable expenses.
Housing:
Interns are responsible for securing housing for the duration of the internship if they do not live near their internship site. The program guide will specify whether on-campus or off-campus housing is available. If on-campus housing includes meals, separate documentation for housing costs must be provided, as the program does not cover meal expenses. RLA reimburses up to $2,500 for housing costs with proper documentation of these expenses and additional support is available on a case-by-case basis
Intern agreement:
Participants must:
  • Work closely with their internship site supervisor to determine internship start/end dates, arrange housing and travel accommodations, and obtain any preparatory materials prior to the start of the internship
  • Submit documentation of housing and travel expenses to NIDA’s contractors, Rose Li & Associates, Inc. for reimbursement
  • Adhere to lab policies, be punctual, and respond to all correspondence from NIDA, Rose Li & Associates, Inc. and/or internship site staff within 48 hours
  • Complete the full 8-week internship and provide your supervisor with advanced notice when requesting any changes to your schedule
  • Track and report their hours accurately
  • Be aware of tax liabilities as interns are considered self-employed individuals
  • Present their research at the virtual NIDA Summer Research Internship Program Project Showcase in August, 2025
Application Process:
Complete all sections of the application, including selecting three preferred internship sites from the program guide, and explain how each aligns with your research interests. Application materials include:
  • Completed application
  • Unofficial transcripts in PDF format
  • Two letters of recommendation on letterhead submitted electronically
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Ensure letters of recommendation are submitted on time, and contact Julie Huffman (nsrip@nih.gov) if any issues arise. To request letters of recommendation, complete the applicant and references information sections and click the request for references button.
Applicants can update and submit their applications multiple times before the deadline. Once applicants submit their application the first time, they will receive a link to edit their applications as many times as needed before the deadline (Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST).
Selection Criteria:
Interns are chosen based on:
  • Educational and career goals, Research interests
  • Accomplishments
  • Recommendation letters
  • Alignment with program priorities
  • Site Justifications
Contact:
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Julie Huffman, nsrip@nih.gov, phone 301-443-9798.
Personal Information
Please enter First Name.
Please enter Last Name.
Please enter Date of Birth.
Please enter Email Address.
Please enter valid phone number(XXX-XXX-XXXX).
Please enter Current Address.
Please enter Current City.
Please Select State.
Please enter valid Current Zip.
Please enter Emergency Contact Name.
Please enter Relationship.
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Please select ethnicity.
Please select Race.
Please select Gender.
Please select What sex were you assigned at birth, on your original birth certificate?
Please select How did you learn about this program?
Please select US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Academic Information
Please Enter Current School/University.
Please Enter Current Level.
Please Enter Major.
Please Enter Minor.
Please Enter GPA Major.
Please Enter Cumulative GPA.
Application Components
References
Provide the contact information for two references. An automatic email request for a recommendation letter will be sent directly to them when the application is submitted.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Please Enter First Name.
Please Enter Last Name.
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Please Enter Designation/Title.
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Please Enter Organization.
Please Enter Organization.
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Reference1 Emails should match
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Reference2 Emails should match
Please Select Relationship.
Please Enter Relationship.
Educational and Career goals, Research interests
Describe your educational and career goals beyond your undergraduate studies as well as your interest in substance use and addiction research.(maximum of 3,000 characters).
Please Enter Statement of Research Career Interes.
Accomplishments
Describe your accomplishments (i.e. extracurricular activities, clubs, community service, leadership roles, etc) (maximum of 3,000 characters).
Please Enter Academic Achievement.
Experience
We provide this opportunity to enhance the knowledge of promising undergraduate students. Please share how this experience will be different from others you've had in the past? (maximum of 3,000 characters).
Please Enter Experience.
Transcript
Please submit a copy of your current transcript(s) in PDF format. If selected to participate in this program, you may be required to submit official transcripts.
Site Selections
For research project descriptions, please refer to the program guide:
Provide your three (3) research site choices, by number, in order of preference.
NOTE: There are two different housing options for the research sites included in the NIDA Summer Research Internship Program: Campus Housing Available and Off Campus Housing. Please see the ‘Housing for On-Site Internships’ program guide for details regarding housing options and other relevant information. Please denote if housing is or is not needed for each research site that you select.
Please select Site 1
Please select if Housing is needed
Please select Housing needed?
Please select Site 2
Please select if Housing is needed
Please select Housing needed?
Please select Site 3
Please select if Housing is needed
Please select Housing needed?
Please Enter Site Selection justification.
Schedule Conflicts
This internship requires a full-time (40 hours per week) commitment for eight consecutive weeks (You may be able to arrange some schedule flexibility with your internship site, however, generally your schedule should be free of commitments e.g., vacations, summer classes, jobs, etc.) that conflict with your participation. Prolonged or frequent absences from the internship are not permitted.
Please Enter Earliest internship start date
Please select Do you have any schedule conflicts with the time periods of your selected sites?
Notice to Applicant

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Ensure letters of recommendation are submitted on time, and contact Julie Huffman (nsrip@nih.gov) if any issues arise. To request letters of recommendation, complete the applicant and references information sections and click the request for references button.

Applicants can update and submit their applications multiple times before the deadline. Once applicants submit their application the first time, they will receive a link to edit their applications as many times as needed before the deadline (Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST).
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