The Arthritis Foundation Summer Science Internship Program places outstanding high school and college students in the world renowned rheumatology and immunology laboratories at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco.

Since its inception in 1982, this program has provided more than 200 aspiring scientists the opportunity to work alongside cutting edge arthritis researchers.

Through this internship students receive hands-on experience in the fields of rheumatology and immunology, with a focus on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases.

Interns participate in either basic laboratory (bench) research or clinical translational/epidemiological (patient outcomes oriented) research.

This exceptional internship program is designed to encourage these gifted young students to pursue a career in scientific study and research with an ultimate goal of inspiring them to focus their research potential on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases.

Many graduates of the Summer Science Internship Program have gone on to pursue successful careers in the fields of medicine and/or scientific research.

This eight-week long internship – June 11 to Aug. 3 – is open to high school juniors and seniors as well as first and second year college undergraduates.

Laboratory placements are available at the University of California, San Francisco and Stanford University.

High school students will receive $1,500 stipend if accepted into the program.

Deadline to apply is February 24.

Learn more and apply at www.summerscienceinternship.kintera.org.