Internship Program

Application Process

J. Craig Venter Institute Internship Program is small and highly selective. Previous applicants and participants are eligible to apply to the program. Please note that participants are limited to two Internships. See Important Dates for application deadlines.

Applicants must submit an online application package containing the following as one PDF file:

1. A Resume;
2. An essay addressing the following topics:
   • What interests you in science (or specialized area) and why?
   • How does the Internship support your interest and professional goals?
   • What strengths would your bring to the Internship?
   • Let us know something about yourself that we might not learn from the rest of this application.
   • (LAW STUDENTS ONLY) Please provide a list of classes taken in Intellectual Property and describe how you would
     like to apply/integrate this knowledge while participating in the Internship/Internship Program.
3. Current high school or college transcripts as appropriate (does not have to be official);
4. Two recommendation letters from teachers or former mentors.

If necessary, submit letters to:

J. Craig Venter Institute
c/o Internship Program
9704 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
phone: Maryland (301) 795-7394 | California (858) 200-1884
fax: Maryland (301) 795-7055 | California (858) 200-1835
email: internships(AT)jcvi.org