Application for Broad Institute Internship

Thank you for your interest in our program. The application deadline for the 2008 summer internship program was Friday March 7th, so we are no longer accepting additional applications.

Personal information:

This is a paid six-week long internship for rising seniors that runs Monday through Friday, roughly 9 am - 4 pm, July 7th through August 15th at the Broad Institute. Additionally, the program's orientation will occur on June 30th and/or July 1st. Will you be available for orientation and for the entire six-week internship? If no, please explain any conflicts.
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List all high school science courses (general science, biology, chemistry, physics, math, and computer science) you will have completed by June 2008, and note whether each was a full-year or half-year course.

Short Answer Questions:

Answer the following five short essay questions, in no more than 300 words per question.

1. How did you become interested in science?

2. Think about a news story that you have seen or read recently that relates to biology and explain why you found it interesting or surprising.

3. Although prior lab experience is not a requirement for acceptance into this program, if you have had experience in a biology laboratory (either in the context of a course, job, or extracurricular activity), please describe that experience here. Similarly, if you have had any experience doing computer programming, please describe that experience here.

4. Why do you want to be a part of this summer internship program?

5. In this space, please tell us anything else you would like to share about yourself that is not expressed elsewhere on your application.

In order to complete your application, please be sure to have your recommendation letter and transcript mailed to us, as per the instructions on our website.

Name of the teacher who is writing this letter:
For which course(s) did this teacher instruct you?
During which semesters did this teacher instruct you? (E.G. fall, 2006)

Thank you for your interest in our program. The application deadline for the 2008 summer internship program was Friday March 7th, so we are no longer accepting additional applications.

The application is closed