USAMRDC-MRIID Summer 2026 Undergraduate Internship in Infectious Disease Research

The USAMRDC-MRIID Summer 2026 Undergraduate Internship in Infectious Disease Research places undergraduate students in hands-on laboratory research projects at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). Participants are assigned a mentor, matched to a research project related to infectious disease, and are expected to prepare and present a final slide presentation at the Student Summer Symposium. The appointment is a full-time, ten-week research internship at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Stipend (range provided), assigned mentor, hands-on research experience, final presentation at Student Summer Symposium

Currently attending college pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree; must be able to pass a background investigation (which may include federal drug screening). Highly competitive applicants will demonstrate interest in furthering STEM education at the graduate level.

Apply through Zintellect by creating a profile and submitting educational/employment history, essay questions, resume (PDF), transcripts, and one recommendation via the Zintellect application system.