Biomedical Ethics Intern - Arizona

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Undergraduate Bioethics Internship offers an intern the opportunity to work on a summer research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. Students participate in a biomedical ethics summer curriculum that includes educational sessions on bioethics research methods and meetings with program faculty. The intern observes the functions and processes of the assigned work unit and may receive selected assignments to reinforce learning, assess performance, and benefit the work unit. The intern completes internship-related assignments and reports for Mayo Clinic and the participating educational facility. Internship duration and timing are arranged with the intern and sponsoring educational facility. Applications must be received by January 18, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Required application materials include a cover letter describing career goals and the relationship of biomedical ethics research to those goals; a resume or CV with major, relevant coursework, honors, and experience; a 5–10-page writing sample, preferably related to biomedical ethics; a current unofficial college transcript; and two recommendation letters from a professor or research mentor. Recommendation letters should be addressed to Dr. Richard Sharp, Program Director, and emailed directly by the recommender to [email protected]. Top applicants may be invited to a brief phone interview. Final decisions partly depend on applicants’ interests and the availability of appropriate mentors. Applications must be submitted directly to Mayo Clinic, not through Handshake. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, be authorized to work in the United States throughout the internship, and be enrolled as a full-time student. Applicants who are graduating must be enrolled in a graduate program to qualify. Compensation is a fixed rate based on education level. Applicants should include their area of interest or study, explain their interest in Mayo Clinic and how the internship would benefit their studies, state their weekly availability, and, if applicable, describe deadlines or requirements for academic credit.

Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the internship.
Currently enrolled or registered in school as a full-time student.
Applicants who are graduating must be enrolled in a graduate program to be eligible.
Committed to pursuing a career that engages with topics in biomedical ethics.
Able to work independently.
Proficient in written and verbal communication.
Highly motivated to learn new research methods.

Nice To Haves

Prior research and/or healthcare experience.
Prior internship experience.

Responsibilities

Work on a summer research project under the direction of a faculty mentor.
Participate in the biomedical ethics summer curriculum, including sessions on bioethics research methods and meetings with program faculty.
Observe the functions and processes of the assigned work unit.
Complete selected work assignments to reinforce learning, assess performance, and provide benefit to the work unit.
Complete internship-related assignments and reports for Mayo Clinic and the participating educational facility.