Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars Program

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This paid, 8-week program pairs students with OMRF scientists on a real research project. You don't need prior research experience to apply, just curiosity and a genuine interest in seeing what life as a researcher is really like. Along the way, you'll build real skills and contribute to research aimed at advancing treatments for human disease. For more than 70 years, OMRF has helped shape Oklahoma's next generation of scientists through its summer research program. Apply for Summer 2027 and be a part of what comes next!

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old
• Be a current high school senior or a graduate from an Oklahoma high school
• Be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore, or junior at time of application
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have unrestricted work authorization (e.g., J-2 with Employment Authorization Document). H-4 visa holders are not eligible
• Commit to the full eight-week program, from June 1 to July 23, 2027
• Resume - Your resume should provide a brief overview of your education, employment, volunteer experience, and extracurricular activities. Please keep your resume to two pages or less.
• Personal Statement - In 750 words or less, please provide the following information: Your name, Why science interests you, including a time when you were curious about something you didn't understand and what you did about it, Why you want to participate in the Fleming Scholar Program, What excites you about the idea of doing research
• Unofficial Transcripts – Transcript requirements vary depending on your grade level: Current high school seniors should submit unofficial high school transcripts. Current college students should submit unofficial high school and college transcripts combined into a single document.
• 2-3 Recommendation Letters - One recommendation letter must be from a STEM instructor. Please provide your recommendation letter writers with a copy of the Recommendation Letter Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• No prior research experience is required, only curiosity and a genuine interest in life as a researcher.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with program staff
• Attend weekly seminars and participate in occasional social events
• Write an abstract summarizing their research project with guidance from their mentor
• Give a short, formal scientific presentation outlining their research findings

Benefits

• Free dormitory housing for all students who live outside of a 40-mile radius from OMRF
• Free breakfast on workdays
• Free 24-hour gym access
• Free parking
• Free outings and cultural experiences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED