2025 Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research Program/Get Experience in Aging Research Undergraduate

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The 2025 Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research Program (SUMR) at the University of Pennsylvania offers a full-time, paid internship for undergraduates interested in health services research. This 12-week program, running from May 27 to August 15, 2025, aims to provide equal opportunities for students to engage in research across various health-related fields. Additionally, the program includes the Get Experience in Aging Research Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP), a 15-month fellowship designed for underrepresented students pursuing careers in aging research, which runs concurrently with SUMR.

Requirements

• Interest in health care
• Strong quantitative skills
• Candidates from underrepresented groups in health services research are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in research or academic settings
• Familiarity with health economics or health policy

Responsibilities

• Work on paid research projects with Penn faculty mentors
• Participate in a 6-month online GRE prep program
• Attend week-long orientation and 20 seminars with Penn faculty
• Attend academic conferences
• Participate in an 8-week critical writing program
• Present research at the End of SUMR Symposium
• Engage in formal and informal activities related to aging research for GEAR UP scholars.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Mentorship from Penn faculty
• Access to graduate school opportunities
• Participation in academic conferences
• GRE preparation support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed