Summer PKD Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Internships
University of Kansas Polycystic Kidney Disease Center Summer Research Internship Program.
Applications Due: February 28, 2025
The University of Kansas PKD Center in the Jared Grantham Kidney Institute is accepting applications for a limited number of summer research internships for high school and undergraduate students who are interested in working on a mentored research project related to polycystic kidney disease. Summer students are expected to have the availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) on their research project for a 10-week period between the months of May through August. At the end of their project, students will be expected to give a 20-minute seminar presentation on their results to PKD Center faculty and research staff. Summer students will be compensated hourly for their hours worked up to a maximum stipend amount noted below. Your stipend level is based on your academic rank at the time of your application. For example, you are considered a Freshman if you just completed your first year of college by May prior to starting the internship.
- College Freshman and Sophomores - $2,900
- Juniors and Seniors - $3,600
- High School Students, 16 and older: volunteer basis only, no stipend
The summer student training program is supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, through grant U54DK126126.
How to Apply
To apply, or for more information about faculty research areas, send the following materials to Lyn Harris by February 28, 2025:
- Your CV or resume
- 1-page summary of why you are interested in PKD research and what your future plans are
- Indicate when you would like to start and end your 10-week project
- Confirm that you are available to pursue the project full time (8am-5pm Monday-Friday) during that period
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by March 21, 2025. Selected applicants must complete and return acceptance paperwork by April 1, 2025 to reserve their internship.
"This is a really great opportunity to learn more about the kidneys and enhance your laboratory skills. You will get paired up with one of the instructors here and by being around their presence every single day, you will learn new knowledge and skills that you will be able to apply in so many things. This is great opportunity for anyone wanting to explore the health profession."- Feedback from our students
Contact Information:
Lyn Harris
Administrative Director
Jared Grantham Kidney Institute
University of Kansas Medical Center
Mailstop 3018
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160
lharris3@kumc.edu