United StatesPeriodic IntakeBiology, biochemistry, genetics, chemistry, physics, computing, mathematics, engineeringStowers Summer Scholars Program 2027
About the program
The Stowers Summer Scholars Program is a paid, eight-week, full-time research internship at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, from 7 June to 30 July 2027, funded by the Stowers Foundation and run by the Institute's Graduate School. Each scholar carries out an independent research project under a principal investigator or a senior lab member and presents it at an Institute-wide poster session, with group activities around Kansas City. Fields include biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, physics, computing, mathematics and engineering. Benefits: a $5,000 salary, round-trip travel between the student's school and Kansas City, and housing near the Stowers campus. Accepted international students work with Stowers Immigration Services on the visa. Eligibility: open to domestic and international students and to previous scholars; undergraduates or recent graduates aged 18 by the start date. Students enrolled in or starting a master's, medical or PhD programme in fall 2026 are not eligible. Apply through the GradCAS portal from 1 October 2026 to 17 January 2027. Admission is rolling, so apply early; recommenders must upload their letters through the portal by the deadline.
Funding Types & Benefits
Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Yes, trainees receive a regular monthly salary of راتب 5,000 دولار عن ثمانية أسابيع (نحو 2,500 دولار شهرياً) + تذكرة ذهاب وعودة + سكن throughout the entire program duration (2 months), often increasing incrementally each training year.
The required language proficiency is: English. A certified test certificate is generally required for the visa application and contract signing.
The required educational qualification is: Undergraduate or recent graduate. High school or university diplomas must be officially translated and certified.
Health insurance coverage details are agreed upon in the employment contract. In addition, supported company housing or an accommodation stipend is offered.
Applications are submitted directly online through the verified official portal (https://www.stowers.org/gradschool/summer-scholars) without any agency fees.