Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine (HSRPKM)
The Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine (HSRPKM) is an intensive research experience focused on kidney medicine (nephrology) for undergraduate college students considering a career in science or medicine and particularly suited for students who are interested in pursuing a PhD or MD PhD. Students will be assigned to a laboratory that does research in kidney medicine in one of four research institutions connected to Harvard Medical School: Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston’s Children’s Hospital (BCH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The program includes weekly core curriculum sessions addressing the basic science and clinical fundamentals of kidney physiology and pathophysiology and challenges in the field. Additionally, students will shadow a nephrologist in clinic and will visit a dialysis unit and learn how to participate in a screening for kidney disease in the community.
This 8-week program includes 2 months of paid housing and stipend and an all-expense paid trip to a national symposium for participants to present research.
Application deadline: February 9, 2026. Estimated program dates: June 8th, 2026 – August 5th, 2026 *may be subject to change
Contact HSRPKM@PARTNERS.ORG with any questions.