Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute includes a robust community of investigators and scientists who are dedicated to training the next generation of pediatric researchers. CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) aims to open our community to undergraduate students from all backgrounds who are interested in exploring careers in pediatric research.
CRISSP is a 10-week, full-time internship during which participants train under the direct supervision of a mentor responsible for a lab or research group and learn research design, techniques, and analysis. As part of their research experience, students complete an independent research project and present a poster at the conclusion of the program. Opportunities are available in basic/translational, clinical, and behavioral research teams.
In addition to the research experience, the Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs coordinates professional development opportunities to enable interns to develop personally and professionally. Participants attend weekly CRISSP luncheons hosted by program faculty and discuss topics such as mentorship, goal setting, and elevator pitches. Students also gain career and professional insights through completion of an Individual Development Plan, conducting informational interviews, and participating in clinical shadowing opportunities.
Selected fellows will receive a living stipend plus free summer housing. Need-based travel awards will be distributed to eligible students based on availability. Thirty students are selected each summer. CRISSP is partially funded by R25HD101365 from National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
If accepted, interns must participate in the entire 10-week program, attend all mandatory events, and abide by all Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and CRISSP guidelines.
ELIGIBILITY
All full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors graduating in the spring are eligible provided they meet the following criteria:
- Are currently enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university at the time of application
- Have a minimum 3.3 overall GPA
- Are interested in research related to child health and wellness
- Are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
Please Note: First-years are not eligible to apply
If you are not eligible for CRISSP, please visit Internships in Research for information on other opportunities.