2027 Summer Research Internship Program – Wake Forest University School of Medicine
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR) at Wake Forest University School of Medicine are excited to offer this summer research opportunity for undergraduate and master’s students!
This competitive paid 10-week summer internship program provides hands-on research experience in multidisciplinary biomedical engineering and informatics.
Research Areas Include
🧠 Artificial Intelligence & Medical Imaging
📊 Biomedical Data Science & Informatics
🚑 Injury Prevention & Trauma Research
🏈 Sports, Military & Spaceflight Safety
🔬 Cancer Diagnostics & Therapies
🦾 Medical Device Design, Prototyping & Testing
📈 Predictive Modeling & Computational Biomechanics
💻 Finite Element Modeling & Simulation
Why Apply?
✦ Conduct research alongside leading faculty mentors
✦ Gain hands-on laboratory, computational, and data analysis experience
✦ Strengthen your resume and graduate school applications
✦ Attend networking and professional development events
✦ Explore research presentation and publication opportunities
✦ Stipend provided
✦ Housing available for non-local students
Program Dates: May 25th – July 30th, 2027
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Apply At: https://redcap.link/BMECAL2027
Application Deadline: January 29th, 2027
A limited number of internships are available each summer. Students with strong academic performance, curiosity, initiative, and interest in research are encouraged to apply early!
Who Should Apply
We are looking for enthusiastic students pursuing degrees in engineering, bioengineering, informatics, computer science, biology, or other STEM fields. Ideal candidates will:
✅ Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
✅ Be at least 18 years old by May 25th, 2027
✅ Have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate or graduate studies
✅ Be U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or international students with a valid J-1 or F-1 visa currently studying in the U.S.
🌍 Students from institutions with limited STEM research opportunities, community college, and North Carolina students are especially encouraged to apply.
📄 Required Application Materials
- 1-page personal statement
- Resume/CV
- Academic transcripts (official or unofficial)
- One academic or professional reference (no personal references)
Ready to Make an Impact?
Whether you’re considering graduate school, medical school, or industry research, this program provides an opportunity to gain meaningful research experience and contribute to innovations that improve health and healthcare.
🚀 Launch your research journey at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Apply Today at https://redcap.link/BMECAL2027
📞 Questions?
Contact: Amanda Chandler – Program Coordinator
📧 Email: BME-REU@wfusm.edu
