Neuroscience Research Metcalf - Summer 2026
This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Click here to learn more about the program, its benefits, and the UChicago community of supporters. By applying to this internship, you agree to follow the Student Recruiting Guidelines.
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This role is not benefits-eligible.
Fellowship Award Amount: $5,500
- Please complete the BSCD Fellowship Preference Form, which is required if you're applying for this fellowship:
Neuroscience Research Metcalf Internship - 2026
The Neuroscience Research Metcalf Internship gives second- and third-year students majoring in Neuroscience the opportunity to complete research in a neuroscience laboratory over the summer quarter. The program provides support to talented undergraduates as they engage in cutting-edge research with Neuroscience faculty members and their research teams. This internship is designed to enhance students’ scientific skills and knowledge while preparing them for careers in science and beyond.
To apply, students will identify a UChicago Neuroscience faculty member (Principal Investigator, or PI), and develop a project that is feasible within the confines of this 10-week program. Neuroscience Metcalf Interns will work full-time in their PI’s laboratory throughout the summer quarter to complete their proposed project. All work is expected to be completed on-campus.
Neuroscience Metcalf Interns will attend weekly, in-person meetings with the Neuroscience Metcalf program directors and their fellow Neuroscience Metcalf researchers. These meetings are designed to provide a supportive research community and build connections that extend beyond the summer. Students will take part in professional development and receive training on how to think critically, design experiments, analyze data, and communicate scientific findings effectively. All students will present their work with a research talk at the end of the quarter.
The 10-week program will begin on Monday, June 15th, 2026, and will conclude on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. Students will receive a $5,500 stipend. Students may not register for any courses during this 10-week summer internship as the stipend is regarded as full-time research.
Application required material:
- Application form (titled "NSCI Metcalf Application," downloadable through the Attachments section of this job posting)
- Name of faculty PI/recommender: The student is responsible for emailing the name of the faculty member who will recommend them for the internship to neuromajor@uchicago.edu. The administration will reach out to the faculty recommender to request information.
- Please complete the BSCD Fellowship Preference Form, which is required if you're applying for this fellowship:
Application Process Timeline
March 13th, 2026
- Deadline for students to submit their recommendation information via email: neuromajor@uchicago.edu
March 20th, 2026
- Application Deadline: Please submit your completed application through Handshake by 11:59 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
June 15th, 2026
- Internship begins
August 22nd, 2026
- Internship ends
If you have any questions regarding the internship, please reach out to neuromajor@uchicago.edu.