Full-time, 6- to 8-week summer internships in plant genetics for qualified students who live within daily driving distance of Cornell University.

Interns will be placed in one of the participating labs according to preference and availability. The interns will be mentored by a graduate student or post-doctoral associate and will work with their mentors on a project related to plant genomics. They will learn the latest in molecular biology techniques, and depending on the lab, may also participate in fieldwork. All students will attend lab meetings, read and discuss recent literature related to their project, and attend a weekly seminar series presented by Cornell scientists. Additionally, at the conclusion of the summer, interns will present their research to the other students, principal investigators, and mentors at the Summer Student Symposium.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to be considered. Interviews for potential candidates will be arranged at the local high schools after the application deadline.