High School Training

Discover NIDDK's on-campus training programs and benefits available to high school trainees.

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Programs

High school training opportunities in NIDDK leading-edge labs and clinical facilities are listed below. Applications may be due months in advance.

NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)

An opportunity for students in high school (18+), college, graduate, or professional school to spend a summer working shoulder to shoulder with visionary researchers and celebrated investigators in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.

Benefits and Services

NIDDK offers additional perks and resources to high school trainees to support their participation.

  • Benefits and Other Compensation: explore financial and lifestyle support, from stipends to subsidized public transportation, insurance coverage, and family-friendly policies
  • Professional Development, Conferences, and Leadership Opportunities: join committees, workshops, networking events, and scientific conferences
  • Research Education: continue learning by using leading-edge technology and participating in interactive research and innovation workshops
  • Community: find like-minded peers in a supportive and inclusive environment, attend diversity seminars, and join groups with common scientific interests
  • Training Support Offices: receive comprehensive assistance tailored to your administrative and career development needs from NIDDK and NIH-wide offices
Last Reviewed September 2024