Kimberly Querrey Summer Research Program
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine – Simpson Querrey Lung Institute for Translational Science (SQLIFTS)
Program overview
High school juniors/rising seniors and undergraduate students interested in biological sciences, lung disease research, and careers in science or medicine.
Eligibility
Must be age 16 or older as of May 31 in the program year. High school applicants must currently be a junior at the time of application. Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled at an accredited college/university. Coursework must demonstrate a serious interest in the biological sciences or a future career in medicine. Application requires online application, CV/resume (PDF), transcript(s), and two letters of recommendation. · No residency restriction stated; applications are welcome from students all over the country. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation to/from the Northwestern campus in downtown Chicago.
Key details
- Organization
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine – Simpson Querrey Lung Institute for Translational Science (SQLIFTS)
- Type
- Summer research program (paid internship)
- Location
- Chicago, IL (Northwestern campus in downtown Chicago)
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- 11
- Cost
- No cost to apply; interns receive a competitive stipend and are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
- Compensation
- Stipend available
- Time commitment
- Six to eight weeks; full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Application status
- Not yet open for Summer 2027; expected to open in early January 2027.
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.