This program is designed for individuals who:

  • Seek training, experience, and mentoring in a research setting
  • Plan to pursue a graduate or professional degree in science, medicine or a related field and
  • Have US citizenship or permanent residency

Requirements and Limitations

  • This appointment is for a limited duration, anticipated length of one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. At the end of the second year of employment or enrollment into graduate school, the appointment will terminate.
  • The intern could be rehired through the competitive search process.
  • The number of interns employed would be no greater than 30% of the total number of budgeted research assistant staff (PRK1).

Salary and Benefits

  • Starting salary (paid by department/PI research funds) should be:
    • First year stipend -$36,500           
    • Second year stipend - $39,150 

    • Comp & Class will be reviewing the salaries to align with current compensation practices.  We will update the website when information is available regarding any changes.

  • 100% effort
  • Optional insurance package of UIGRADCare or SHIP and student dental plan (intern may elect not to participate). Interns may remain on parent coverage through age 26.
  • Retirement plan participation is mandatory
  • Covered by University Workers Compensation
  • Fringe rate at the temporary rate
  • Annual paid leave of Fifteen (15) working days and University holidays. Paid leave does not carry over to the next year. The appointing department is responsible for arranging and accounting for leave.

Application and Appointment

The application and appointment processes for the Research Internship will mirror the post-doctoral application and appointment process.

Open positions

Visit the jobs website to review the list of open research internship positions.

Apply

Benefits to Employee

  • Working in the lab of a distinguished PI at a major national research institution provides invaluable experience and preparation for commencement of advanced studies.
  • Work experience prior to entering graduate/ professional school is highly desirable and helps strengthen the credentials of the applicant and his/her resume.
  • Strong letters of reference are an anticipated outcome of a successful internship as well as ability to articulate experience gained.
  • The laboratory experience will allow for close interaction with faculty and senior R.A.’s and will provide mentoring opportunities and professional development through departmental seminars and presentations.
  • Allows new graduate the opportunity to “test” whether pursuing an advanced degree in a research field is the right career decision.

Benefits to the Institution

  • Advances the educational and research missions of the University by furthering the education and training of pre-doctoral, graduate or professional students.
  • Increases the pipeline of potential scientists for the State of Iowa and beyond.
  • Brings/Retains college graduates to the State of Iowa, furthering workforce development.
  • Alleviates administrative burden on faculty supervisors; reduces time to hire.
  • Allows for careful stewardship of scarce research dollars.

Recruitment

In addition to advertising this program on departmental and/or collegiate websites and to faculty on campus, specific steps will be taken to increase awareness of the program both on campus and off campus. Information about the program may be shared with undergraduate advisors and at various career fairs, as well as with student organizations and affinity groups, including, but not limited to: Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, University of Iowa Veterans Association, etc.

Questions

Please contact research-internship@uiowa.edu or Wendy Loney (319-335-2149) if you have questions about the program.