The Wake Forest University Translational Science Center (TSC) makes up to three summer research internships available for interested and qualified undergraduate students from Wake Forest University, Salem College, Bennett College, Guilford College and Winston-Salem State University each year. Since Center research encompasses the biochemical, physiological, psychological and behavioral mechanisms involved in the maintenance, deterioration and therapeutic amelioration of mobility and cognitive health in aging, selected students choose one related area, but projects are available in both the basic physical and social sciences. The selected undergraduate researchers are matched to the most suitable area and work during the summer for a period of 10 weeks. In exchange, students receive a stipend of $4,000 and develop a poster presentation to showcase their summer research. Housing assistance during the 10-week period may be made available upon request.
Internship Application Procedure and Timeline for WSSU, Salem, Bennett, and Guilford College Students
Announcements are sent to these institutions during the fall semester of each year with an application due date of March 20, 2024. For the Summer 2024 program potential applicants will be invited for interviews with their potential lab directors by mid to late April and selections will be made in May. Questions about the TSC Summer Internship Program may be directed to Dr. Patricia Dos Santos at dossanpc@wfu.edu.
Internship Application Procedure and Timeline for Wake Forest University Students
Wake Forest University students seeking summer research opportunities should first contact the available TSC faculty member with whom they are interested in working to discuss interest and the available project before submitting an application. Applications are due March 20, 2024 and should be emailed to Debra Hege. Potential applicants will be invited for interviews by mid to late April and selections will be made by May 1st.
Questions about the TSC Summer Internship Program may be directed to Dr. Jeffrey Katula at katualj@wfu.edu
TSC Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer internship opportunities within the TSC labs may be available upon request. Students seeking either clinical or laboratory experiences on a volunteer basis are asked to contact Dr. Jeffrey Katula at katualj@wfu.edu for further instructions.