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 7th and ending on Friday, July 30, 2027. 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 or college and have completed their first year toward a bachelor’s 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 2027 are not eligible for these programs. However, those who not eligible for the internship programs may consider career and employment opportunities at Texas Biomed.
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 3, 2027. 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 (1-page)
- 2 letters of recommendation (To allow your recommenders to submit your letter independently, share the link to the recommender’s portal with your recommenders.)
- *Personal Statement (limit 300 words)
*Formatting: Enter your Last Name, First Name in the header of these documents. Include your first and last name in the file name.
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.
- If within a laboratory setting, the expectation is that the intern will, under supervision, contribute to investigator-initiated research project.
- Attend and participate in program-specific activities, such as professional development workshops.
- Participate in other professional development activities at Texas Biomed (e.g., attend research seminars, group meetings, etc.)
- Present experience, work, or findings at the Texas Biomed end of summer Showcase event.
All internship programs begin June 7, 2027 and conclude on July 30, 2027.
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All required information on the application must be provided. Incomplete or falsified information on the application will disqualify applicants from consideration. Applicants may apply to multiple tracks, but should only apply to the internship tracks that align with their course of study. Applications for all three internship tracks will only be accepted through the Texas Biomed application portal on or before the final deadline.
Applications submitted by Friday, February 5, 2027 at 11:59pm will receive primary consideration. However, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, February 26, 2027 at 11:59pm. The application window and the recommender’s portal will be closed after the final deadline.
| Priority Deadline | Friday, February 5, 2027 at 11:59 | Applicant will receive notice if they are accepted, waitlisted, or declined by Monday, March 15, 2027. |
| Final Deadline | Friday, February 26, 2027 at 11:59pm | Applicant will receive notice if they are accepted, waitlisted, or declined by Friday, April 2, 2027. |
After applying, applicants will receive an email confirmation and correspondence regarding application status will occur via the email provided by the applicant.
Letters of Recommendation
To receive consideration, all application components, including at least two letters of recommendation, must be received prior to the deadline. Recommenders will receive a confirmation email after submission. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that all application components, including letters of recommendation, are submitted by deadline. To allow recommenders to submit letters independently, applicants must share the link to the recommender’s portal with their recommenders.
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, in-person, 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 7, 2027, completing their work on July 30, 2027.
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. Interns will also participate in career development workshops throughout the summer and share their summer experience with Institute at an end of summer showcase. 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. Interns who complete the program will gain access to the Summer Scholars Alumni Group.
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, in-person, for 8 weeks during the summer, learning research and technical skills and conducting laboratory studies. Students begin their 8-week internship on June 7, 2027, completing their work on July 30, 2027.
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. Interns will also participate in career development workshops throughout the summer and share their summer experience with Institute at an end of summer showcase. 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. Interns who complete the program will gain access to the Summer Scholars Alumni Group.
Applicants to the Texas Biomed Summer Administration Internship should have majors/coursework(transcript) and interests (personal statement) that align with the selected department(s). Students selected for the Texas Biomed Administration Internship will be placed under the primary supervision of a non-faculty, senior staff member of an administrative department. Interns will work full-time, in-person, unless specified otherwise, for 8-weeks during the summer, learning how the departmental professions are vital to the mission of Texas Biomed. Interns will begin their 8-week internship on June 7, 2027, completing their work on July 30, 2027.
Internships are available in areas such as Marketing/Communications, Human Resources, Security and Emergency Preparedness, and Information Technology. Upon completion of this program, interns will possess one-of-a-kind career knowledge and experience that prepares them to pursue a career within the STEM workforce. Interns who complete the program will gain access to the Summer Scholars Alumni Group.
Applicants to the Texas Biomed Summer Administration Internship should have majors/coursework(transcript) and interests (personal statement) that align with the selected department(s).
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.
Human Resources: Intern will support the Human Resources team in initiatives related to talent acquisition, benefits, performance management, culture & engagement, and other administrative tasks. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting HR programs that promote employee success and foster a high-performing, values-based, people-centric culture at Texas Biomed.
Learning & Development: Intern will support the Learning & Development team in initiatives related to employee learning, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational culture. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting programs that strengthen employee skills, develop leadership capabilities, and foster continuous learning and professional growth at Texas Biomed.