Program Overview

Introduction to the SMS Summer Research Program

The SMS Summer Research Program is an 8-week long summer program that allows a select number of students to work in the lab or on a research project with a Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) researcher.

Program Details

• The program is open to students who have previously participated in Saturday Morning Science (or are part of the affiliate programs with undergraduate institutions).
• All applicants must be 18 or older by June 1, 2025.
• Participants will work directly on a project for approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the almost 8-week period.
• In addition to this, participants will attend weekly 'Lunch and Learn' sessions, where they will learn about various aspects of research and professional development.
• Participants will also be required to participate in the research meetings and any other special seminars specific to the research group they are joining.
• As a participant of the Summer Research Program, students will be hired as a BCM employee under the title of Summer Project Intern.
• Summer Project Interns will receive a stipend that amounts to around minimum wage in Texas and is subject to taxes per Texas policy.

Program Requirements

• Be 18 years of age by June 1 (no exceptions, in accordance with federal law)
• Have a U.S. Social Security card or a U.S. Permanent Resident card
• Be committed to work 8 full weeks in the summer and complete all the requirements of the program
• Be committed to presenting research as per the requirements above

Application Process

• Applications must include:
  • A biographical sketch in the provided format, which includes:
    • A statement outlining research interests and/or career goals
    • A current resume of activities, leadership experience, and current or past jobs if applicable
    • Signature on the biographical sketch
• High school students must have their school complete the school form on their behalf
• All complete materials must be provided no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025

Program Dates

• The dates for Summer Research 2025 are: June 11, 2025 - August 4, 2025
• Students must be available to work each Monday-Friday through those dates to apply for the program

Work Hours

• As a Summer Project Intern, participants will work approximately 40 hours per week, during weekdays (Monday – Friday)
• The actual start and end time each day is determined by the researcher assigned to, but the total hours each week will likely add up to around 40 hours

Presentation of Research

• At the culmination of the summer, participants will be invited to present their research at the SMS Summer Research Symposium and to the other in-person summer interns
• Participants may also have other opportunities to present their research within their research group, and at various research symposia during the school year

Selection Process

• Placement in the program is extremely competitive from year to year due to limited availability of labs/research experiences and a substantial number of applicants
• Selected candidates will be reviewed by an internal selection committee
• All applicants will be notified of acceptance, waitlist, or unable to accept by the end of April 2025

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