Undergraduate Biomedical Research Internship (Florida) - Non-Clinical Education - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

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Student examining a specimen through a microscope as part of the undergraduate biomedical research internship.

Program overview

Program length: 2 semesters (8 months)
Class size: 10+ students
Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the University of North Florida (UNF) and Jacksonville University (JU), has made an academic year-long internship opportunity available to undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students interested in careers in biomedical research. Students will gain research training in a biomedical science laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, under the direction of a Mayo Clinic scientist. Throughout the internship, students will have the opportunity to gain experience in the following areas:

Laboratory techniques
Record keeping and data analysis
Scientific method and writing
Presentation skills

Eligibility

Full-time students in good standing at the University of North Florida or Jacksonville University that have completed BSC 1010C can apply for the internship. Techniques used in the basic science laboratories at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville include those within the fields of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and computational biology. Therefore, upper-level courses related to the fields of research are recommended, but not required.

Successful applicants will be required to register for a minimum of 1 credit hour - Mayo Clinic Biomedical Research Internship during each semester of the internship. As many as 12 credit hours can be used toward the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree.

Application process

Undergraduate Biomedical Research Internship (U-BRI) application timeline

Academic institution	Application window	Interview dates	Program dates
University of North Florida	January -March	May	August - April
Jacksonville University	January - March	May	August - April

How to apply

Affiliated institutions process the admissions and applications for their research programs and help students plan their internship at Mayo Clinic. Please reference the academic process for each academic institution below.

Application instructions

University of North Florida

Complete an application form.
Write a personal statement describing your long-term career and academic goals, the steps you have taken toward those goals, and how an experience in a biomedical research laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville will assist you in realizing your long-term goals. Please also comment on how you plan to balance the time commitment for this activity with your other classes, jobs, and commitments.
Obtain an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
Submit a confidential letter of reference from a University of North Florida faculty member in a sealed, signed envelope or email directly to terri.ellis@unf.edu.
Submit all documents to terri.ellis@unf.edu. The application closes at the end of March.

Jacksonville University

Complete an application form.
Write a personal statement describing your long-term career and academic goals, the steps you have taken toward those goals, and how an experience in a biomedical research laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville will assist you in realizing your long-term goals. Please also comment on how you plan to balance the time commitment for this activity with your other classes, jobs, and commitments.
Obtain an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
Submit a confidential letter of reference from a Jacksonville University faculty member in a sealed, signed envelope or email directly to wpenwel@ju.edu.
Submit all documents to wpenwel@ju.edu. The application closes at the end of March.

Application review and acceptance

The University of North Florida and Jacksonville University will review submitted applications and conduct interviews by the end of April. Mayo Clinic will conduct interviews, via Zoom, in the middle of May, and students will be notified of their acceptance to the program by email by the end of May.

The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Office of Non-Clinic Education Programs in Florida will work directly with accepted students to obtain proper paperwork, including a background check, drug screen, required immunizations, proof of active medical insurance, and enrollment verifications.

Schedule

Typical business days are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Internship schedules depend on the specific school's program requirements and coordination with the preceptor, but the program requires that all interns commit to a minimum of 15 hours a week.

Tuition and financial aid

Tuition rates are determined by and paid to the college or university at which you are enrolled. Mayo Clinic Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs charges no additional fees for the Undergraduate Biomedical Research Internship.

Students are responsible for their living accommodations and transportation.

10+

student interns per year