Summer internship applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited United States University and have completed their first year toward a bachelor’s degree or first year of a professional degree. Individuals who already have a degree and are not currently enrolled in a program are not eligible for the internship program.

To align with Texas Biomed policy, all interns must pass required background checks, medical screening, and a drug test prior as part of the on-boarding process prior to entering labs. Interns will be required to follow all Texas Biomed safety policies wearing appropriate PPE as required.

Texas Biomed does not cover transportation or lodging expenses.

• Interns are required to provide Texas Biomed with lodging information for the duration of the internship no later than May 2, 2025. Since San Antonio is a popular tourist destination, you will want to make your lodging arrangements as soon as possible.
• San Antonio is a difficult city to navigate without a vehicle. Due to the location of Texas Biomed, reliable transportation will be required.

Some accommodations are more affordable if you elect to carpool and share lodging with other interns.

Each applicant may select up to three internship programs in order of preference. All required information on the application must be provided. Incomplete or falsified information on the application will disqualify applicants from consideration.

The internship program application period is now over. As applications are being reviewed, please check your email regularly until April 11th.

Application requirements include:

• College transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
• Resume or CV
• 2 letters of recommendation (may be submitted independently)
• Personal Statement

Successful applicants for all internship programs must adhere to the following:

• Complete an 8-week program of intensive research and/or career experience.
• Internships will be based on hourly work.
• If within a laboratory setting, the expectation is interns will develop and conduct an investigator-initiated research project, in consultation with the mentor.
• Attend and participate in program-specific activities.
• Participate in other professional development activities at Texas Biomed (e.g., attend research seminars, group meetings, etc.)
• Complete a research or career path specific project within the time-frame of the internship.
• Present work/findings at the Texas Biomed Closing event.

If you don’t meet the above requirements, you may be eligible for our American Cancer Society Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program.

Outreach Career Opportunities

All internship programs begin June 2, 2025 and conclude on July 25, 2025.

The internship program application period is now over. As applications are being reviewed, please check your email regularly until April 11th.

The internship program application period is now over. As applications are being reviewed, please check your email regularly until April 11th.Each of the students selected for the Texas Biomed Summer Internship will be paid hourly and placed in a laboratory setting under the guidance of a Texas Biomed faculty member. The students will work full-time for 8 weeks during the summer, learning research and/or career skills and conducting laboratory studies if placed in a research laboratory. Students begin their 8-week internship on June 2, 2025, completing their work on July 25, 2025. The focus of the Texas Biomed program is to provide the interns with one-on-one, hands-on experience in either investigator-initiated research or department specific experiences. The program will provide an opportunity for interns to conduct research and develop applied research skills. Upon completing this program, interns will be equipped with solid skills and experience that will better enable them to successfully pursue graduate studies in biomedical fields.

Successful applicants for the SNPRC internship program will be paid hourly and placed in a laboratory, clinical veterinary, or veterinary pathology setting under the guidance of an SNPRC faculty mentor. The students will work full-time for 8 weeks during the summer, learning research and technical skills and conducting laboratory studies. Students begin their 8-week internship on June 2, 2025, completing their work on July 25, 2025. The focus of the SNPRC program is to provide the interns with one-on-one, hands-on experience within the SNPRC. The program will provide an opportunity for interns to gain veterinary experience, study primate behavior, and/or conduct research and develop applied research skills. Upon completing this program, interns will be equipped with solid skills and experience that will better enable them to successfully pursue graduate studies in veterinary and/or biomedical fields.

Students selected for the TX Biomed Administrative Internship will be placed under the primary supervision of a non-faculty, senior staff member of a non-research department. Interns will work full-time for 8-weeks during the summer, learning how the departmental professions are vital to the mission of finding solutions to real-world issues through scientific research. Interns will begin their 8-week internship on June 2, 2025, completing their work on July 25, 2025. Internships are available in areas such as Marketing/Communications, Human Resources, Education, Security, and Information Technology. Upon completing this program, interns will possess one-of-a-kind career knowledge and experience that prepares them to pursue a career within the STEM workforce.

Innovation Lab Under the mentorship of Viraj KulKarni, Ph.D, interns will be introduced to the development of novel interventions against infectious disease. Interns will get a hands-on training in wet lab experiments. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing careers in academic research as well as industry. Interested candidates should have basic knowledge of biology. Candidates must be self-motivated, hardworking and desire to learn. Expected to work in a laboratory on site.

The Texas Biomed Communications Office is looking for an intern who is curious about science and passionate about communications and storytelling. Experience in journalism, marketing, social media and video (including Adobe Creative Suite, iMovie, Final Cut Pro) is a plus. Must have a resume with references and clips showing storytelling / writing / video skills. Come and join our fabulous, six-person team of communicators who have a wealth of experience in science writing, journalism, PR, marketing and digital engagement. This is your opportunity to gain experience in interviewing, reporting, video production and editing, writing, digital journalism, and SEO skills.

Security Operations, Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Intern will assist the Texas Biomed Security Services team & Security and Emergency Operations Center with day-to-day implementation and execution of Facility Security & Emergency Preparedness Plans directly supporting Biomedical Research and Animal Care programs.

Information Technology (IT) Intern(s) will learn to implement Network, PC, and HPC support activities for OSX, Windows, and Centos OSS with Texas Biomed Information Technology (IT). Best applicants will have familiarity with Windows 10 administration minimum, OSX and Linux familiarity is preferred but not required.

The Human Resource (HR) Team supports the recruitment and retention of top talent to include but not limited to: talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee relations, culture and engagement, learning & development, performance management and workforce development.  The team ensures a high-performing, values-based people-centric culture at Texas Biomed.

An internship with Texas Biomed’s Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) unit provides hands-on experience in leadership development, organizational culture, and employee engagement. Interns contribute to training programs, curate learning materials, assist with career development initiatives, and analyze data to measure the impact of learning efforts. This opportunity offers exposure to learning, networking across departments, and gaining valuable skills in organizational development. It’s a great way to build a strong foundation for a career in talent development and human capital management.