Our program
SHARP (Summer HIV/AIDS Research Program) is an innovative 10-week paid summer mentored internship and learning experience designed to inspire students from underrepresented communities to pursue further studies and careers in public health-oriented clinical, socio-behavioral, and community-focused research.
program highlights
- Gain hands-on experience conducting a research project
- Receive one-on-one mentoring from an experienced researcher
- Explore career options in scientific research and public health
- Participate in workshops and seminars led by internationally recognized experts in HIV/AIDS, mental health, and substance use research
- Network with Bay Area students and young researchers
- Learn about conducting research responsibly – in a way that respects participants and communities
Eligibility
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Students must also be currently enrolled in an accredited institution (such as an university or a community college) as an undergraduate or have graduated within the last 2 years (no earlier than 2020 graduation date). Those already enrolled in a graduate program are not eligible.
Individuals from communities typically underrepresented in the field of research are strongly encouraged to apply (African Americans, Latinx, persons of indigenous descent, persons with disabilities, persons from disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals who identify as transgender, lesbian, gay, or bisexual).
Ideal candidates are interested in conducting research that addresses health disparities as part of their career, interested in HIV and populations at risk, and connected to the community they want to conduct research with.
- Travel and housing stipends are available for out-of-state scholars
