Application Information
2022 Program Dates
- February 2022: Application opens.
- March 14, 2022: Application closes.
- April 2022: All applicants are notified of program acceptance. INSPIRE High School and INSPIRE Future Generations interns are notified of department and mentor placement.
- April–May 2022: Accepted applicants confirm participation. INSPIRE High School and INSPIRE Future Generations interns begin onboarding process. INSPIRE Online participants register to participate in virtual program.
- June 27, 2022: INSPIRE High School and INSPIRE Future Generations internships begin. Internships will last 6–10 weeks.
- July 18–22, 2022: INSPIRE Online program runs.
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 on Monday, June 27, 2022, 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 2022-23 academic year and be at least 16 years old prior to the program's start (Monday, June 27, 2022).
- 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 immigrants, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and protected veterans.
INSPIRE Online
- Applicants must be a current or incoming high school student or a current student or recent graduate from a technical, community, undergraduate or postbaccalaureate program.
- Applicants must be available to participate in the online program from Monday, July 18 to Friday, July 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. (Pacific time).
- Applicants will need access to a computer, tablet or phone as well as a reliable internet connection.
Application Overview
There is one online application for all INSPIRE at Cedars-Sinai programs. 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. Eligible applicants who apply to INSPIRE High School or INSPIRE Future Generations but are not selected will be invited to participate in INSPIRE Online.
- Education and coursework
- Short answer
- Attachments: Applicants must attach a resume/CV and one letter of reference if they are applying to INSPIRE High School and INSPIRE Future Generations. A resume/CV and letter of reference are not required for applicants who are only applying to INSPIRE Online.
- Letter of reference: Please use the letter of reference template (PDF) for your application. The letter of reference must be completed by someone who is not a family member. If your reviewer would like to submit their letter of reference to our team directly, please have them email it to researchinternships@cshs.org with your name in the subject line of the email.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2022 INSPIRE summer program at Cedars-Sinai are now closed. Applicants will be notified of acceptance in mid to late April 2022. Due to a high volume of applicants, we will not be responding to individual inquiries regarding application status. Please check back in January 2023 for the 2023 INSPIRE summer program application.
Selection and Onboarding Process
The online application will close on Monday, March 14, 2022. 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 in April 2022. 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 webpage.
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.
Applicants who are invited to participate in INSPIRE Online will be notified in April 2022. INSPIRE Online participants will be required to confirm their participation through an online registration portal.
Have Questions or Need Help?
Contact us if you have questions or would like more information about our Internship Programs at Cedars-Sinai.