Hints on How to Apply and Compete

Opportunities Are Plentiful, But You Must Apply. Read the advice of two NINDS summer scholars

1. Apply electronically on the NIH web site--If you have an interest in an internship in the neurosciences or brain and nervous system research, select THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE in item #9 on the application.
2. Inquire early about application deadlines
   
3. Do a good cover letter describing your interest in health-related research, future academic plans, and reasons for seeking an internship at the NIH.
   
4. Proof your Application
   1. Include information on past research experience, science awards, honors, student programs and participation in scientific meetings and poster sessions-attached copies of abstracts and scientific papers
      
   2. Recommendation letters from science faculty, preceptors, etc. that have direct knowledge of your scientific interests and abilities
      
   3. Graduating seniors, include information that you have been accepted to an academic institution at the next educational level, e.g., acceptance letter to college, professional school, etc.
      
5. Visit the various NINDS Research Labs and NIH Research Labs web sites.
   
   
6. Also visit the web sites of NIH Institutes and Centers