Description

Summary

The Tulane National Biomedical Research Center (TNBRC) offers a nine week Summer Research Program to a limited number of undergraduate students. The program introduces students to the principles and practice of scientific research with the goal of stimulating students to pursue careers in research.

After successful candidates are paired by a selection committee with a TNBRC faculty mentor, they will be expected to complete a short research project and present the findings to the Center's faculty and staff. Students assigned to laboratory-based projects do not have contact with nonhuman primates.

Program openings are available in the following Divisions: Comparative Pathology, Immunology, and Microbiology. Applicants may state Division preference, but will not be able to pre-select.

Timeline:

Application Deadline: January 28, 2026

Program Date: May 29, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (9 weeks)

Attendance is required for the 9 week duration, only apply if you can make this commitment.

Applicant Prerequisites:

• Current student in good academic standing that has completed one year of undergraduate coursework in biology or biomedical related fields

• Interested in considering a career in research

• Motivated to participate in ongoing research projects at the TNBRC

• Can arrange their own transportation and housing

- TNBRC is in Covington, a small town 39 miles north of New Orleans.

- There is neither public transportation nor sidewalks/bicycle paths in the surrounding area.

Compensation:

• Successful candidates will receive $12.50 per hour (based on 37.5 hour work week) for duration of the Program.

Application Requirements:

Upload the following documents to the Online Application:

• Cover letter outlining career goals, addressed to "The Program Coordinator."

- Include current email address and cell phone number. In PDF format.

• Résumé, including academic awards, significant accomplishments and participation in organizations.

The following documents are to be emailed directly to: summerprog_tnbrc@tulane.edu:

• Official transcript(s)- Request the University/College to email directly.

• Two letters of recommendation in PDF format from faculty and/or peers at current/previous institution/workplace addressed to "The Program Coordinator."

Questions? Email summerprog_tnbrc@tulane.edu