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The Scientific Clinical Research Internship Program (SCRIP) offers a volunteer, non-credit course administered by departments within UCI Health and UC Irvine School of Medicine. This is an opportunity to experience research as an intern under the direct supervision of an eligible faculty member in the School of Medicine.  

Participants have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in biomedical research settings. We welcome all participants interested in this opportunity and look forward to having you in our labs during the fall, spring, winter and summer quarters.

Important Note for Prospective Applicants

Please be aware that the program is unable to match students with faculty mentors or facilitate introductions. Only students who have independently secured a faculty sponsor within the departments below are eligible to apply. Due to the structure of the program and the limited availability of research placements, applications submitted without an identified faculty sponsor cannot be considered. For those who have not secured a faculty sponsor, explore existing educational programs.

Eligibility


To be eligible for the Scientific Clinical Research Internship Program, you must fall into one of the four participant categories listed below:

  • High school students (16 years or older)
  • UC Irvine undergraduates (summer term only)
  • UC Irvine graduates
  • Non-UC Irvine undergraduates
  • Non-UC Irvine graduates
  • Non-professional or other affiliate program participants

Program Length


Participant assignment periods may range from a minimum of one (1) month to twelve (12) months.

The exact duration of the program will be influenced by the classification of participants, such as UC Irvine and non-UC Irvine undergraduates (UC Irvine undergraduates limited to summer term only) and graduates, non-professional or other affiliate program participants and high school students over the age of 16.

Our SCRIP program is designed for students who have already secured an internship within a UCI lab with a Faculty Researcher. To be considered for placement, students must secure a UCI faculty sponsor before applying. For those who have not found a faculty sponsor, we encourage interested students to:

  • Connect with university researchers through school counselors, science teachers, or existing academic partnerships.
  • Attend public lectures, outreach programs, or events where faculty may interact with prospective students.