The intern will work on a specific research project under the direction of a faculty mentor and participate in a biomedical ethics summer curriculum. Responsibilities include observing work unit processes, completing assigned research tasks, and submitting required internship reports.
Requirements overview
Applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and authorization to work in the United States. Candidates are required to submit a resume, unofficial transcripts, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation.
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
The primary purpose of the Undergraduate Bioethics Internship is to provide an intern with the opportunity to work on a particular research project for the summer under the direction of a faculty mentor. Students will participate in a biomedical ethics summer curriculum, which includes educational sessions on bioethics research methods and meetings with members of the program faculty. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility. The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern and the sponsoring educational facility.
Additional Information can be found at: Summer Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Ethics Research
Applications must be received by January 18, 2027 at 11:59pm (CST), and must include the following items:
A cover letter describing your career goals and how biomedical ethics research relates to those goals;
A resume/CV that includes your major and relevant courses, honors, and experiences;
A 5-10-page writing sample (such as a course paper), preferably on a topic related to biomedical ethics;
A current, unofficial college transcript;
Two letters of recommendation from a professor or research mentor. Address letters to Dr. Richard Sharp, Program Director. Letters should be emailed directly by the professor/mentor to bioethics@mayo.edu
Top applicants will be invited to participate in a brief phone interview to discuss specific skills and areas of interest. Final decisions will be made in part based on applicants' interests and availability of appropriate mentors.
Please note: All applications must be submitted directly to Mayo Clinic and not through the Handshake platform.
Qualifications
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the internship
Currently enrolled in school as a full-time student
Compensation will be a fixed rate based on the intern’s education level (e.g., high school student, undergraduate, graduate)
Prior research and/or healthcare experience preferred
Prior internship experience preferred
Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify. Applicants who are graduating need to be enrolled in a graduate program to be eligible.
Successful Applicants Will Be
• Committed to pursuing career in which they will engage topics in biomedical ethics
• Able to work independently
• Proficient in written and verbal communication
• Highly motivated to learn new research methods
Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications for consideration: 2.5 Cumulative GPA. Authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the internship. Currently registered in school as a full-time student. Compensation will be a fixed rate based upon the Intern's education level, i.e., HS Student, Undergraduate, Graduate. Prior research and/or health care experience preferred. Prior internship experience preferred. Please attach the following documents to your application: Resume, Unofficial Transcripts, Letter of Recommendation from Academic Advisor or Professor and a Cover Letter. Include in your cover letter the following: Area of Interest/Area of Study. Express why you are interested in an internship with Mayo Clinic and how this experience will benefit you and your studies. Number of hours per week you are available to intern. If applicable, information on deadlines or requirements to earn academic credit.
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, Arizona, United States