Carolina Population Center Summer Internship Program

02/04/2022

The Carolina Population Center hosts a select number of undergraduate interns each summer to work alongside faculty and predoctoral students on team-based research projects. Interns also receive training in statistical programming, participate in professional development workshops, and can choose to present their work at research symposia at the end of the summer. This is a paid internship.

The CPC program has been identified as a model at UNC and has received funding from the Population Association of America (PAA), the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the UNC-CH Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research.

We are currently accepting applications from undergraduate students from underrepresented groups and/or those with a demonstrated commitment to diversity with interests in the population, health, and spatial sciences for research internships during Summer 2022. The internship program provides a research and professional development experience for undergraduate students interested in population focused graduate training and careers. Interns will work either full time or half time, depending on the project to which they are accepted, from May 23 – July 8. Faculty may, at their discretion, choose to offer additional paid work beyond the formal program end date. We expect that this summer’s internship experience will be primarily in-person, although some projects may have opportunities for hybrid work. All interns will be provided with office space at CPC.

CPC interns will work with faculty and staff on one specific Center-based research project (options for 2022 are described below). Applicants should indicate in their application the project(s) to which they are applying and how that project relates to their interests.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Summer Undergraduate Internship Program must meet the following eligibility requirements.

Undergraduate students with junior or senior academic standing in Fall 2022
From a group that is underrepresented^1,2(underrepresented minorities¹and/or first-generation college students²) in the social, spatial, and/or health sciences, and/or those with a demonstrated commitment to diversity
Strong academic record; minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA
A minimum of 3 credit hours in basic statistics (excluding AP credit)
Serious intent to pursue graduate (as opposed to professional) studies

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following items through the online portal by February 28, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Transcripts from all colleges attended (unofficial and scanned copies will be accepted)
A statement (2 pages maximum) describing the following:
- Reasons for your interest in the summer internship program at CPC
- Your eligibility
- Your post-graduation plans
- Your first, second, and third project choices from the list above, the reasons why you are interested in each, and relevant skills.
Current resume or CV
One letter of recommendation from a UNC faculty member who is familiar with your academic work. This letter should be sent directly Abigail Haydon (ahaydon@email.unc.edu) via email by February 28^th, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT)

Questions?

For questions about the program or the application process, please contact Abigail Haydon, Training Program Manager.