Undergraduate Research Internship

Location

Flushing, New York

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Description:

Experience Mission-Driven Care

NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to patients in the New York metropolitan area and throughout the globe. In collaboration with two renowned medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, NewYork-Presbyterian is consistently recognized as a leader in medical education, ground-breaking research, and innovative, patient-centered clinical care.

Summer 2027 Undergraduate Research Internship | NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens

Turn your interest in science and medicine into meaningful, real-world research experience at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens.

Our paid, eight-week internship gives undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to clinical research in a hospital setting while learning alongside experienced research and healthcare professionals.

One selected intern will join the team at the Theresa and Eugene M. Lang Center for Research and Education, where clinical research is conducted to explore new approaches to patient treatment and diagnosis. Located within NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens, a community teaching hospital serving one of the country's most diverse communities, the Lang Research Center provides a unique setting for students to learn how clinical research supports advances in patient care.

Program Dates: Tuesday, June 8 through Friday, July 30, 2027
Location: On-site in Flushing, Queens, NY

What You'll Experience

As a Summer Intern, you may have the opportunity to:

• Gain firsthand exposure to clinical research within a hospital environment
• Support the Lang Research Center team with research-related projects and initiatives
• Learn how clinical research contributes to the development and evaluation of new treatments and diagnostic approaches
• Assist with research-related administrative and project coordination activities
• Develop skills in organization, data review, problem-solving, and professional communication
• Gain exposure to healthcare leadership and the collaboration required to support clinical research
• Prepare and deliver a presentation at the conclusion of the internship highlighting key experiences, knowledge gained, and lessons learned

Preferred Criteria:

• Pursuing a degree in a science-related field such as Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in clinical research, medicine, healthcare, or pursuing medical or graduate education after college
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of healthcare and research professionals

Required Criteria:

• Current undergraduate student with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare documents and reports accurately and on time
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple responsibilities
• Ability to identify problems, analyze information and trends, and recommend potential solutions
• Ability to follow direction while demonstrating appropriate independence, initiative, and accountability
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and leadership and present information clearly

How to Apply

To ensure your application can be fully reviewed, please follow the instructions below carefully.

Submit your resume in Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF (.pdf) format.

Your resume must clearly include:

• Full name
• Email address and phone number
• College or university
• Current degree program and major
• Expected graduation date, including month and year

Please review your resume carefully before submitting your application to ensure all required information is included. 

Application & Interview Timeline

• Application Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• December 2026: Talent Acquisition will review applications and selected candidates will be invited to complete a recorded interview.
• January-March 2027: Selected candidates will move forward to interviews with hiring managers.
• By April 2027: Final candidates will be notified of selection decisions.
• June 8, 2027: Internship program begins.

This internship is intended to provide educational and practical experience and does not guarantee employment with NewYork-Presbyterian upon completion of the program.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$21.00/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.