Applicant & Academic Information

Thank you for your interest in the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Clinical Research Internship. Please visit our website to review details about the program before completing this application.

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The application deadline is 11:59 pm on January 5, 2025. To be considered, all questions must be answered (unless indicated as optional) and completed applications must be received by the deadline. The next application deadline will be in January 2026.

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* 1. Eligibility

  1. Undergraduate or recent graduate from a four-year college and not yet accepted to medical school. Preference will be given to those who have completed their junior year by the start of the research internship. Strong applicants who have completed their sophomore year or just graduated from college may also be considered.
  2. Must be enrolled in or a very recent graduate from an accredited degree program and not yet accepted to medical school.
  3. GPA of 3.60 or above.
  4. Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status (be able to provide proof of employability through completion of the I-9 Form).
  5. The program welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals, individuals who are historically underrepresented in health-related sciences and medical fields, individuals who face greater obstacles to educational achievements and individuals who can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the health-related sciences and medical fields.
  6. Must be able to complete 8-12 hours of independent, online CITI training (basic training required to participate in human subjects/clinical research) by April 30.
  7. Available to participate full-time (at least 40 hours per week) in the internship May 28 through August 15, 2025.

Do you meet these criteria?

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* 2. Your name and CURRENT address:

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* 3. As of the summer of this internship program, I will be a:

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* 4. Undergraduate School Information

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* 5. Have you applied to medical school?

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