INSPIRE at Cedars-Sinai
Inspiring New Scientists through Professional Internships and Research Experience (INSPIRE) is a summer program at Cedars-Sinai designed to introduce current students and recent graduates to research in a healthcare setting through hands-on training and virtual workshops.
Students can participate in INSPIRE Internships (on-site) or INSPIRE Online. Information about the program, hosting an INSPIRE intern, student applications and program timelines can be found below.
INSPIRE Internships
INSPIRE Internships are 6- to 10-week paid internships on-site at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Mentored by Cedars-Sinai faculty, INSPIRE interns are exposed to a diverse spectrum of leading-edge technology in multiple disciplines and projects related to basic, translational or clinical research. Internship training aspects may include the following research fundamentals:
- Principles of the research process (clinical, bench or translational research)
- Safety regulations for working in laboratory and research areas
- Appropriate use of protected health information (PHI)
- Research study design and hypothesis development
- Data collection and analysis
- Scientific literature review process
- Methods for writing an abstract, including endnotes and source citing
- Research discussions and presentation skills (lab meetings, Journal Clubs)
In addition to research activities, INSPIRE interns will be invited to attend workshops focused on skill building, networking and career exploration.
There are two INSPIRE Internship tracks for summer 2023:
- INSPIRE High School
- Summer internships for high school students (16+)
- Summer internships for high school students (16+)
- INSPIRE Future Generations
- Summer internships for current undergraduate students or recent graduates who are from backgrounds that are underrepresented in medicine, healthcare and research. This includes, but is not limited to, people of color, women, low-income people, first-generation college students, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and protected veterans.
Eligible students who apply to the program but are not accepted will be invited to join INSPIRE Online.
INSPIRE Online
INSPIRE Online is a weeklong, unpaid virtual program for high school students, college students and recent graduates. During this week, students will learn from Cedars-Sinai faculty and staff about:
- The importance of research in healthcare
- Career pathways in research and healthcare
- Research best practices
- Hot topics in research and medicine
Students who successfully complete the INSPIRE Online program will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Apply to INSPIRE
Applications for the 2023 INSPIRE Summer Program are now closed. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Information regarding the 2024 INSPIRE Summer Program application will be released in early 2024.
Have Questions or Need Help?
Contact us if you have questions or would like more information about our Internship Programs at Cedars-Sinai.