STEM2VA: Student Information

STEM2VA for Students

Welcome to STEM2VA, a ten week, full-time, paid summer program to connect interested students to opportunities within the private sector. This program will allow interested life science majors to participate in an intense and exciting Summer internship opportunity with Virginia life sciences companies for enriching experiences in the life sciences industry. 

Who is eligible?

• Virginia-based life sciences students enrolled in any 2 or 4+ year degree-awarding institution
• Virginia residents enrolled in any 2 or 4+ year degree-awarding institution in pursuing a life science degree
• Undergraduate or graduate students
• Students actively enrolled in a higher education institution at the time of application submission.

 

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Dates & Deadlines

• Student Application Opens: December 5, 2022
• Student Application Deadline: March 10, 2023
• Application Review by Employers: beginning March 13, 2023
• Decisions/Offers: by May 5, 2023
• Program Dates: June 5, 2023 – August 11, 2023

Areas of Interest

STEM2VA interns are scholars with interests in becoming future scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, in companies in the following areas:

• Research and Development
• Pharmaceuticals
• Diagnostics
• Digital Health
• Medical Devices/Equipment
• Biomedical Engineering

Participating Organizations

Internship Locations

Participating companies selecting interns are located in:

• Roanoke/Blacksburg/Lynchburg
• Richmond Metropolitan Area
• Coastal Virginia (Norfolk and Hampton Roads)
• Northern Virginia
• Charlottesville/Albemarle

Participating Organizations