Stowers Summer Program 2026 Kansas, USA
The Stowers Summer Scholars Program is an intensive research internship at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research for those interested in a research career.
Stowers Summer Scholars spend 8 weeks over the summer conducting full-time research under the guidance and supervision of a Principal Investigator or a senior member of the lab.
All Scholars are required to attend weekly scientific seminars on an array of research topics. Other activities include a weekly lunch where scholars learn about different research topics and scientific careers from Stowers Scientists.
At the completion of the program, Scholars present their work in an all-Institute poster session. The Summer Scholars program is supported by a generous donation from the Stowers Foundation.
Summer Scholars receive funding support to enhance their experiences in an extraordinary research environment.
Overview of the Stowers Summer Program 2026
- Type: Internship
- Location: Kansas City, USA
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Eligible Countries: All
- Benefits: $5000 salary, Round-trip transportation, Accommodations…etc
- Deadline: 16th January, 2026
Criteria for the Stowers Summer Program 2026
- Residency: The program is open to both domestic and international students.
- Availability: You must be available full-time from June 1 to July 24, 2026.
- Academic Standing: You must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies by the time the program begins.
- Age: You must be 18 years of age or older before the program starts.
- Fields of Study: You must be enrolled in (or have just graduated from) an undergraduate program in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, physics, computing, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
- Students in combined BS/MS programs are only eligible if they are within the first four years of their program (the undergraduate equivalent).
Benefits
- $5000 salary
- Round-trip transportation between school and Kansas City
- Accommodations near the Stowers campus
- Group activities around the Kansas City area
Required DocumentsÂ
- Application (Biographical information)
- Laboratory Experience Essay (Includes school projects)
- Statement of Interest (Specific to Stowers Labs)
- Personal Statement (Optional)
- Unofficial Transcript(s)
- Two Letters of Recommendation.