Community College Summer Enrichment Program (CCSEP)

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Community College Summer Enrichment Program (CCSEP)

Program Description

This program is for community college students interested in exploring careers in research and healthcare. These are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Research groups are located on all NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD.

CCSEP is a cohort program within the broader Summer Internship Program. In addition to having access to the resources offered to all summer interns, CCSEP interns also participate in orientation, leadership, professional development, and well-being programs as part of a cohort or  learning community. Elements of the CCSEP curriculum address successful transitions from community college to four-year colleges and universities.

Application Due Date
January 12, 2024

Eligibility

To be considered for CCSEP:

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • You must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited community college or two-year Tribal College in the U.S. at the time of application.

Students enrolled in dual programs with four-year institutions or high school accelerated programs are ineligible for CCSEP.

CCSEP interns must commit to completing the entire ten-week internship.  CCSEP participants must be on campus from June 3 to August 9, 2024. Summer internships are full-time positions; interns are expected to devote a minimum 40 hours per week to their projects and training.

 

Length
Minimum of ten weeks, 40 hours per week

Award Benefits

Stipends for summer interns are adjusted annually and are based on educational level. There is free parking on each NIH campus; summer interns on some campuses may be eligible to participate in the Transhare program. All summer interns must present proof of health insurance to participate in the program.

How to Apply

To apply for CCSEP, complete the online SIP application which includes:

  1. A resumé
  2. A list of coursework and grades
  3. A cover letter broadly describing your prior research experiences, your current interests, career goals, and reasons for applying to CCSEP
  4. The names and contact information of two references

Be sure to choose ‘CCSEP’ in Item 9 to be considered for this program.

Check here by mid-November to apply.
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