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Application Process

Applications open November 1 and close January 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Please review the below information for eligibility requirements and application instructions before applying.

Prerequisites

To be eligible for the internship, you must:

  • Must be 18 years old by start of the program
  • Have a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Have completed your freshman year of college prior to the start of the program
  • Be currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, an accredited U.S. college or university. 
    • Recent graduates must have graduated within 13 months of the CRISP start date. While CRISP primarily serves undergraduate students and recent graduates, a limited number of positions may be awarded to exceptional applicants enrolled in graduate degree programs (e.g., MPH, MHA, MBA).
    • Applicants who have already matriculated into a professional degree program (e.g. MD, DO, DDS, PharmD, PhD) are not eligible for CRISP.
  • U.S. citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee and any foreign nationals who do not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. Mayo Clinic does not provide visa sponsorship for CRISP participants.
    • If you are an F-1 student, we strongly recommend speaking with your international student office or   Designated School Official (DSO) before applying for a particular program to determine whether the program meets your institution’s requirements for CPT/OPT authorization. Acceptance into the program does not guarantee that you will be able to obtain the authorization required to participate.
  • Individuals who have already completed two summers in the CRISP program are not eligible to apply. 

 

Application instructions

Complete the following steps to apply:

  1. Create an account to begin the online Application for Admission. Select the following when creating an account:
    • School of Study - Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs
    • Area of Interest - Clinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP)
  2. Once logged on, select Create a New Application
  3. Select Start a Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Experience Application
  4. Complete each section of the application and submit
  5. After submission:
    • Select the View button next to your application
    • Select the Supplemental Items and Documents tab
      • Upload your supplemental items. Listed Below.
      • Complete the Recommendation Request section

Additional required items

  • Essay: Include the following and then upload it in the Supplemental Items section:
    • In 500 words or less, write about how your personal and educational experiences have shaped your interest in exploring healthcare and research careers.
  • Unofficial college transcripts: They must include the current GPA and may be uploaded in the Supplemental Items area.
  • Recent CV/resume.
  • Letter of Recommendation: This is required and must be completed in the Recommendation Request section. The recommender will receive an email with a link to upload a letter.
    • Professional: References should be individuals who are/were an authority figure in your current/previous schooling or place of employment.
    • Generally, the longer the relationship with the letter writer the stronger the letter of recommendation. For example: High school sports coach for three years versus professor of one semester.
  • Video submission: Submit a video response to the prompt using these video submission guidelines. The video must be no longer than two minutes. Include an accessible URL or shareable link in the Supplemental Items section.
  • ORC ID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID): The ORCID allows you to create a unique author identifier for yourself to specifically identify your publications.
    • Register at ORCID. After the registration, you will be given a 16-digit ORCID identifier and will need to include in your submission.
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