Program Information

Accepted students will work with faculty, graduate students and postdocs on research projects along the human-food interface.

All of our research projects have an applied and a basic research component, solving problems relevant to human health and nutrition. Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to plan and conduct transdisciplinary research, collect and analyze experimental data, communicate their findings to their peers, and gain an understanding of the many career paths at the human-food interface.

Details for the 2025 program

  • 8 weeks research internship in a faculty program at Penn State
  • Gain research experience and learn about the many careers at the human-food interface
  • Additional programming to enhance professional development, including field trips and networking opportunities
  • Benefits include a $6,774 stipend and travel support (varies by travel location between $100-$900).
  • Program start and end date: June 2 - July 25, 2025

Eligibility

  • Only US citizens and US nationals (=permanent residents). Non-US citizens from Penn State may be eligible for funding from other sources.
  • Must be 18 years of age by June 2, 2025
  • Must have completed one years of college level study in the life sciences or other relevant field by June 2, 2025
  • Must be enrolled in AND have at least one semester remaining in an undergraduate program in the life sciences or other relevant field (e.g. engineering and computer science) as of June 2, 2025.

Partner Institution Faculty Contacts

Below are our partner faculty contacts - reach out to your contact to discuss a potential application.