Johns Hopkins Internship in Brain Sciences (JHIBS)
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
A biomedical research internship inspiring underrepresented students toward careers in neurological and behavioral sciences, with an in-person Baltimore track and a national virtual track.
Who should apply
A great fit for current high school juniors and seniors from backgrounds underrepresented in science interested in neuroscience — a Baltimore in-person track and a nationwide virtual track are offered.
Eligibility
- Current high school juniors and seniors
- Targeted toward students underrepresented in the brain sciences
- In-person (Baltimore) track: students attending schools in Baltimore City
- Virtual track: underrepresented juniors/seniors anywhere in the U.S.
What you get
- In-person (Baltimore): an 8-week summer research experience with an hourly stipend and transportation support (no housing)
- Virtual: a 5-week summer research experience with a $500 honorarium
- A research project matched with a scientist, guided by faculty, staff, and student mentors
What the application involves
We're adding a detailed application checklist for this one. In the meantime, the official page below has the full, authoritative list of what's required and current dates.
Application tips
- Confirm the current window and requirements directly with the program — the official page can be intermittently unavailable.
- Emphasize your interest in neuroscience and how your background shapes your perspective.
- For the competitive in-person track, highlight academic strengths and prior science exposure.
Good to know
Drawn from the official Johns Hopkins neuroscience listing; the page was intermittently unavailable at research time — verify current dates on the official site.