Application Information
2024 Program Dates
- February 1, 2024: Application opens.
- February 15, 2024 , at 11:59 p.m. (PT): Application closes.
- April 1, 2024: All applicants are notified of program decisions. INSPIRE High School and INSPIRE Future Generations interns are notified of department and mentor placement.
- April 12, 2024: Deadline for accepted applicants to confirm participation.
- Mid-May 2024-Mid-June 2024: INSPIRE High School and INSPIRE Future Generations interns complete pre-appointment onboarding requirements.
- June 24, 2024: INSPIRE High School and INSPIRE Future Generations internships begin. Internships will last 6-10 weeks.
Applicant Eligibility
INSPIRE High School and INSPIRE Future Generations
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Applicants must be available to start the program Monday, June 24, 2024, and participate as an intern for the program's duration (6-10 weeks, depending on placement).
- Applicants must be in Los Angeles or the surrounding area and have reliable transportation to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for the duration of their internship. Housing and transportation funding is not available.
- INSPIRE High School: Applicants must be in high school for the 2024-25 academic year and be at least 16 years old prior to the program's start (Monday, June 24, 2024).
- INSPIRE Future Generations: Applicants must be an incoming student, current student or recent graduate from a technical, community, undergraduate or postbaccalaureate program and come from a background that is 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.
Application Overview
There is one online application for all INSPIRE programs at Cedars-Sinai. The online application contains the following sections:
- Applicant information
- Program selection and eligibility: When completing the application, applicants should indicate what program(s) they are applying to.
- Education and coursework
- Short answer
- Attachments: Applicants must attach a resume/CV and one Cedars-Sinai recommendation form (PDF) if they are applying to INSPIRE High School and/or INSPIRE Future Generations. A resume/CV and Cedars-Sinai recommendation form are not required for applicants who are only applying to INSPIRE Online.
- Cedars-Sinai recommendation form: Please use the Cedars-Sinai recommendation form template (PDF) for your application. The recommendation form must be completed by someone who is not a family member. If your reviewer would like to submit their Cedars-Sinai recommendation form to our team directly, please have them email it to researchinternships@cshs.org with your first and last name in the subject line of the email.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2024 INSPIRE Summer Program will open on February 1, 2024 and close on February 15, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted or reviewed. The application will be posted in January 2024.
Selection and Onboarding Process
Completed applications will be reviewed by the program team and participating mentors.
Applicants who are invited to participate in an INSPIRE High School or INSPIRE Future Generations internship will be notified April 1, 2024. Applicants who accept the invitation to participate in an internship will be required to complete pre-appointment onboarding steps, including an online Cedars-Sinai application, acceptance of appointment letter, new intern paperwork, in-person health physical and HR appointment, and background check (18+ only). Additional information can be found on the Preparing for Your Internship web page.
Please note: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for their in-person appointments and must have a valid work permit on file prior to the internship start date.
Have Questions or Need Help?
Contact us if you have questions or would like more information about our Internship Programs at Cedars-Sinai.