Summer Fellowship Program
Summer Fellowship Program supports Italian students in hands-on basic biomedical research at Harvard Medical School and affiliated hospitals to broaden research experience and explore scientific careers.
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Funder: Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (Applications and supporting documents) | January 30, 2027 (Semi-finalist interviews)
Funding Amounts: USD 6,000 for a two-month fellowship, paid upon completion
Summary: Supports Italian students’ hands-on basic biomedical research at Harvard Medical School and affiliated hospitals through laboratory placements, mentoring, and career development.
Key Information: Fellows must participate full-time for the fixed program dates; clinical research and patient contact are prohibited.
Description
The Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation’s Summer Fellowship Program offers students a two-month basic biomedical research placement at Harvard Medical School (HMS) or its affiliated hospitals and laboratories. The program encourages student mobility and exposure to diverse scientific environments, helping young scientists broaden their research experience and explore future scientific careers.
Each Fellow receives guidance in finding a laboratory and, once placed, works with a laboratory supervisor or postdoctoral mentor. Alongside research, Fellows attend required weekly Career Development Seminars with scientists, academic faculty, and industry professionals based in Boston or Europe. These meetings take place online or in person and explore education and career pathways. The program operates under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research.
