The internship program application period is now over. As applications are being reviewed, please check your email regularly until April 11th.
Summer Internships for undergraduate and graduate students
The summer internships at Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) and the Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) are established to offer paid, hands-on, real-world experience with cutting-edge research, primate care, and administrative research support. It is our goal to provide all interns with a rich learning culture that encourages ongoing development of skills and knowledge. Texas Biomed and the SNPRC offer three(3) summer internship tracks to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Texas Biomed Summer Scholars Program (infectious disease research)
- SNPRC Summer Internship Program (research involving non-human primates, veterinary research, and primate care)
- Texas Biomed Summer Administration Internship (administrative support of research)
Successful applicants for these paid internships will begin their experience at Texas Biomed/SNPRC starting on Monday June 1 and ending on Friday July 24, 2026.
Internships are available on both a part- and full-time basis when appropriate. Remote or hybrid work is available when appropriate. Extending internships beyond the formal 8-weeks of these intern programs to meet class requirements is at the discretion of the department or laboratory where the intern is placed.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Texas Biomedical Research Institute is not able to sponsor work visas for our summer internship programs. If selected for a summer internship, applicants must be able to show proof of U.S citizenship or proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Summer internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited United States University and have completed their first year toward a bachelorโs degree or first year of a professional degree. Individuals who are not currently enrolled in school and are not returning to school in the Fall of 2026 are not eligible for these programs.
To align with Texas Biomed policy, all interns must pass required background checks, medical screening, and a drug test prior as part of the on-boarding process prior to entering labs. Interns will be required to follow all Texas Biomed safety policies wearing appropriate PPE as required.
Texas Biomed does not cover transportation or lodging expenses.
- Interns are required to provide Texas Biomed with lodging information for the duration of the internship no later than May 1, 2026. Since San Antonio is a popular tourist destination, you will want to make your lodging arrangements as soon as possible.
- San Antonio is a difficult city to navigate without a vehicle. Due to the location of Texas Biomed, reliable transportation will be required.
Some accommodations are more affordable if you elect to carpool and share lodging with other interns.
Application requirements include:
- College transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- Resume or CV
- 2 letters of recommendation (To allow your recommenders to submit your letter independently, share the link to the recommenderโs portal with your recommenders.)
- Personal Statement (limit 300 words)
Successful applicants for all internship programs must adhere to the following:
- Complete orientation, required trainings, and prerequisite testing.
- Complete an 8-week program of intensive research and/or career experience.
- Internships will be based on hourly work.
- If within a laboratory setting, the expectation is interns will develop and conduct an investigator-initiated research project, in consultation with the mentor.
- Attend and participate in program-specific activities, such as Lunch and Learn sessions
- Participate in other professional development activities at Texas Biomed (e.g., attend research seminars, group meetings, etc.)
- Present work/findings at the Texas Biomed End of Summer Showcase event.
If you don’t meet the above requirements, you may be eligible for our American Cancer Society Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program.
All internship programs begin June 1, 2026 and conclude on July 24, 2026.
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Each applicant may select up to three internship programs in order of preference. All required information on the application must be provided. Incomplete or falsified information on the application will disqualify applicants from consideration.
Applications submitted by Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm will receive primary consideration. However, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm. The application window for all three internship tracks is closed after the final deadline, Friday, February27th. Applications for all three internship tracks will only be accepted during the application window. All summer interns must apply by submitting an application through the Texas Biomed Website. All application components, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by the final deadline to receive consideration. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that all application components are submitted by the final deadline. After submitting an application, applicants will receive an email confirmation and correspondence regarding application status will occur via the email provided by the applicant.
Applicants to the Texas Biomed Summer Scholars Program should have majors/coursework(transcript) and interests (personal statement) that align with this track. Each of the students selected for the Texas Biomed Summer Internship will be paid hourly and placed in a laboratory setting under the guidance of a Texas Biomed faculty member. The students will work full-time, unless specified otherwise, for 8 weeks during the summer, learning research and/or career skills and conducting laboratory studies if placed in a research laboratory. Students begin their 8-week internship on June 1, 2026, completing their work on July 24, 2026. The focus of the Texas Biomed program is to provide the interns with one-on-one, hands-on experience in either investigator-initiated biomedical research. The program will provide an opportunity for interns to conduct research and develop applied research skills. Upon completion of this program, interns will be equipped with solid skills and experience that will better enable them to successfully pursue graduate studies in biomedical fields.
Applicants to the SNPRC Summer Internship Program should have majors/coursework(transcript) and interests (personal statement) that align with this track. Successful applicants for the SNPRC internship program will be paid hourly and placed in a laboratory, clinical veterinary, or veterinary pathology setting under the guidance of an SNPRC faculty mentor. The students will work full-time for 8 weeks during the summer, learning research and technical skills and conducting laboratory studies. Students begin their 8-week internship on June 1, 2026, completing their work on July 24, 2026. The focus of the SNPRC program is to provide the interns with one-on-one, hands-on experience within the SNPRC. The program will provide an opportunity for interns to gain veterinary experience and/or conduct research and develop applied research skills involving non-human primates. Upon completion of this program, interns will be equipped with solid skills and experience that will better enable them to successfully pursue graduate studies in veterinary and/or biomedical fields.
Applicants to the SNPRC Summer Internship Program should have majors/coursework(transcript) and interests (personal statement) that align with this track. Successful applicants for the SNPRC internship program will be paid hourly and placed in a laboratory, clinical veterinary, or veterinary pathology setting under the guidance of an SNPRC faculty mentor. The students will work full-time for 8 weeks during the summer, learning research and technical skills and conducting laboratory studies. Students begin their 8-week internship on June 1, 2026, completing their work on July 24, 2026. The focus of the SNPRC program is to provide the interns with one-on-one, hands-on experience within the SNPRC. The program will provide an opportunity for interns to gain veterinary experience and/or conduct research and develop applied research skills involving non-human primates. Upon completion of this program, interns will be equipped with solid skills and experience that will better enable them to successfully pursue graduate studies in veterinary and/or biomedical fields.
Applicants to the Texas Biomed Summer Administration Internship should have majors/coursework(transcript) and interests (personal statement) that align with the selected department(s).
The Texas Biomed Communications Office is looking for an intern to aid with media and digital storytelling. We seek a quality communicator who is curious about science and the threat of infectious disease. Experience in journalism, marketing, social media and video is a plus. Must have a resume with references and clips showing storytelling / writing / video skills. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, etc., is a plus. Intern will work with a fabulous, 5-person team of Texas Biomed communicators who have decades of experience in science writing, journalism, PR, marketing and digital engagement. Upon completion of the internship, the individual will have gained experience in interviewing, reporting, video production and editing, writing, digital journalism, and SEO skills.
Mark A. Hammargren, CPP Intern(s) will assist the Texas Biomed Security Services team & Security and Emergency Operations Center with day-to-day implementation and execution of Facility Security & Emergency Preparedness Plans directly supporting Biomedical Research and Animal Care programs.
Marty Heaner Intern(s) will learn to implement Network, PC, and HPC support activities for OSX, Windows, and Centos OSS with Texas Biomed Information Technology (IT). Best applicants will have familiarity with Windows 10 administration minimum, OSX and Linux familiarity is preferred but not required.The Human Resource Team supports the recruitment and retention of top talent to include but not limited to: talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee relations, culture and engagement, learning & development, performance management and workforce development. The team ensures a high-performing, values-based people-centric culture at Texas Biomed.