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
The official page is the authoritative list of what this one asks for, and it is linked in the sidebar. Expect the usual: a short application form, a transcript, and at least one teacher or mentor who can vouch for you.
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.
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