NJPNI Paid Summer Internship Program
Shape the future of neuroscience with hands-on experience at NJPNI.
We are proud to offer a paid, 8-week summer internship for pre-med college students, primarily rising juniors, who are passionate about becoming the next generation of neuroscience physicians.
Program Basics
- Who: Pre-med college students (primarily rising juniors)
- When to Apply: Applications open October for the following summer
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Positions Available: Typically 2 per summer
Who Should Apply
- We encourage you to apply if you:
- Aspire to become a neuroscience physician
- Have strong academic standing
- Possess a well-rounded CV/resume with research and publications
Application Process
- To express your interest, send an email to:
- [email protected]
- Include: Completed application form CV/resume
- Be prepared to request an official transcript
- Our Internship Coordinator, Dawn Milligan, will contact you with next steps
- Application review → selected candidates invited for virtual interviews in January
- Final selections announced in February
Application Process
- To express your interest, send an email to:
- [email protected]
- Include: Completed application form CV/resume
- Be prepared to request an official transcript
- Our Internship Coordinator, Dawn Milligan, will contact you with next steps
- Application review → selected candidates invited for virtual interviews in January
- Final selections announced in February
What to Expect as an Intern
- Shadow neurosurgery, neurology, and physiatry providers during patient visits
- Observe surgery (based on hospital rules & availability)
- Participate in departmental meetings and lunch-and-learn sessions
- Assist with office tasks (~10% of your time)
- Complete research: Two publishable research papers under physician mentorship
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026 summer internship program